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Program of Study

Our first time in college Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) majors have a four-year program of study that includes the foundational, university core and major courses you will need to complete your degree and begin your nursing career.

You will work closely with your academic advisor to plan your program of study and the other co-curricular components of your educational plan.

Four Year BSN Program of Study for First Time in College Students

You will earn a total of 180 credits, 137 in required major classes. To complete your degree, you are required to hold a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher; a major GPA of 3.0 or higher and receive a C (2.0) or better in all required nursing prerequisite and major courses to progress in the program. Your personal program of study may vary due to prior educational experience or individual goals. The example below assumes you have completed no degree requirements. *Indicates prerequisite courses used in calculating your nursing major GPA.

Fall Quarter Year 1

UCOR Module 1 (5)

*BIOL 1100 Principles of Cell Biology (5)

*CHEM 1200 Chemistry of Life (5)

Winter Quarter Year 1

UCOR Module 1 (5)

*BIOL 1200 Principles of Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (5)

*MATH 1010 or higher (5)

Spring Quarter Year 1

*PSYC 1200 Intro to Psychology (5)

*BIOL 1210 Nursing Anatomy and Physiology II (5)

*BIOL 2220 Principles of Microbiology with lab (5)

Fall Quarter Year 2

UCOR Module 1 (5)

*NURS 2520 Health Care in the 21st Century (3)

*NURS 3705 Nutrition for Health Promotions (2)

*PSYC 3220 Growth and Development (5)

Winter Quarter Year 2

UCOR Module 1 (5)

NURS 3405 Health Assessment and Interventions (5)

NURS 3205 Pathophysiology (5)

Spring Quarter Year 2

UCOR Module 2 (5)

NURS 3305 Intro to Pharmacology (5)

NURS 3190 Promoting Health of Older Adults-Theory (2)

NURS 3191 Promoting Health of Older Adults-Clinical (3)

Fall Quarter Year 3

UCOR Module II (5)

NURS 3390 Promoting Mental Health-Theory (5) -OR-

NURS 3590 Promoting Reproductive Health-Theory (5)

NURS 3391 Promoting Mental Health-Clinical (5) -OR-

NURS 3591 Promoting Reproductive Health-Clinical (5)

NURS 4401 Population Health Internship I (1)

Winter Quarter Year 3

NURS 3520 Statistics and Research for Evidence-Based Practice (5)

NURS 3390 Promoting Mental Health-Theory (5) -OR-

NURS 3590 Promoting Reproductive Health-Theory (5)

NURS 3391 Promoting Mental Health-Clinical (5) -OR-

NURS 3591 Promoting Reproductive Health-Clinical (5)

NURS 4402 Population Health Internship II (1)

Spring Quarter Year 3

UCOR Module III (5)

UCOR Module III (5)

NURS 4403 Population Health Internship III (1)

NURS 4590 Promoting Health of Populations and Communities-Theory (4)

Fall Quarter Year 4

UCOR Module II (5)

NURS 4190 Promoting Health of Children and Families-Theory (5) -OR-

NURS 4390 Promoting Health of Adults-Theory (5)

NURS 4191 Promoting Health of Children and Families-Clinical (5) -OR-

NURS 4391 Promoting Health of Adults-Clinical (5)

Winter Quarter Year 4

UCOR Module III (5)

NURS 4190 Promoting Health of Children and Families-Theory (5) -OR-

NURS 4390 Promoting Health of Adults-Theory (5)

NURS 4191 Promoting Health of Children and Families-Clinical (5) -OR-

NURS 4391 Promoting Health of Adults-Clinical (5)

Spring Quarter Year 4

NURS 4520 Senior Synthesis: Leadership for Health Equity (5)

NURS 4790 Transition to Professional Practice (2)

NURS 4791 Senior Practicum (6)

University Core Module I Requirements

UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar

UCOR 1300 Creative Expression and Interpretation

UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities

UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences

University Core Module II Requirements

UCOR 2100 Theological Exploration

UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person

UCOR 2920 Ethical Reasoning in Health Care

University Core Module III Requirements

UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context

UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges

UCOR 3600 Global Health