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Bachelor of Science Degree In Nursing: Second Degree
Second - Degree Baccalaureate Program
Admission Criteria |
Program of Study
Admission Criteria
Admission into the 2nd Degree Baccalaureate Degree Program is competitive and open to qualified students. The minimal admission criteria are:
- Completion of an undergraduate or higher degree; in prerequisite courses or credit by examination (CLEP, ACT);
- Admission to the University by December 1 for summer session, and August 1 for January session.
- A cumulative grade point average of 2.5, and “C” in the following courses: Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Pathophysiology
- Completion of prerequisite courses or credit by examination (CLEP or ACT)
- Receipt of official transcript(s) from previously attended college(s);
- Two units of math, one of which must be algebra: A minimum grade of “C”. Persons who have not taken Chemistry in high school or college must take a college chemistry course and earn a minimum grade of “C”.
Pre-Requisite Courses
| Course Number(s) |
Courses |
Credit Hours |
| UNI 101 |
Introduction to University Life |
0 |
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Liberal Education |
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| ENG 101, ENG 102, SCM 285 |
Communication Skills |
9 |
| HUM 210; HUM 211; FIA 201; MUS 301; REL 110; LOG 210 |
Humanities |
6 |
| HIS 335; HIS 336; HRP 290; ENG 383; ENG 384; ENG 385; FIA 370; MUS 234 |
African-American Perspectives |
3 |
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Natural Sciences |
|
| BIO 165/L; & BIO 166/L |
Anatomy & Physiology |
8 |
| CSC 150 |
Computer Concepts |
3 |
| BIO 163/L |
Microbiology |
4 |
| BIO 320 |
Pathophysiology |
3 |
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Social Sciences |
|
| PSY 210; PSY 211 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 228; PSY 220 |
Human Growth & Development or Child Psychology |
3 |
| SOC 110; S0C 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| HIS 100; HIS 101; HIS 102; HIS 103 |
History |
3 |
| PSY 270; SOC 355; MTH 250; |
Statistics |
3 |
| ECN 211 or POS 230 |
Economics or American Public Policy |
3 |
| NUR 153 |
Fundamental Pharmacology Skills |
4 |
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Subtotal |
58 cr. hrs. |
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Transfer Credits for prior degree |
15 cr. Hrs. |
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Total |
73 cr. Hrs. |
Program of Study
Full Time Day |
Evening and Weekend
Full Time Day
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Semester Hours |
| Summer Session |
| NUR 362L |
*Essentials of Nursing Lab |
2 |
| NUR 362 |
*Essentials of Nursing |
4 |
| NUR 415 |
Health Assessment |
3 |
| NUR 418 |
Conceptual Models |
3 |
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12 |
| Fall Semester |
| NUR 321 |
Multiculturalism/Bioethics |
3 |
| NUR 419 |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Small Groups |
5 |
| NUR 419L |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Small Groups Lab |
5 |
| NUR 444 |
Planning Nursing Systems for Adults |
3 |
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16 |
| Spring Session |
| NUR 429 |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Large Groups |
3 |
| NUR 429L |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Large Groups Lab |
5 |
| NUR 485 |
Contemporary Issues in Nursing and Health Care |
3 |
| NUR 461 |
Nursing Research |
3 |
| NUR 462 |
Nursing Leadership & Management |
3 |
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|
17 |
| Summer Session |
| NUR 470 |
Professional Development Seminar |
3 |
| NUR 475 |
*Nursing Process Seminar |
3 |
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|
6 |
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TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS |
51 |
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TOTAL HOURS FOR DEGREE |
124 |
Evening and Weekend
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Semester Hours |
| JUNIOR YEAR |
| Spring Semester |
| NUR 418 |
Conceptual Models for Nursing |
3 |
| NUR 415 |
Health Assessment |
3 |
| NUR 362 |
*Nursing Essentials |
4 |
| NUR 362L |
*Nursing Essentials Lab |
2 |
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|
12 |
| Summer Semester |
| NUR 419A |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Small Groups |
2 |
| NUR 419C |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Small Groups Lab |
2 |
| NUR 321 |
Multiculturalism/Bioethics |
3 |
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|
7 |
| Fall Semester |
| NUR 419B |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Small Groups |
3 |
| NUR 419D |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Small Groups Lab |
3 |
| NUR 444 |
Plan Nursing Systems Adults |
3 |
| NUR 461 |
Nursing Research |
3 |
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|
12 |
| SENIOR YEAR |
| Spring Semester |
| NUR 429A |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Large Groups |
2 |
| NUR 429C |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Large Groups Lab |
3 |
| NUR 485 |
Contemporary Issues in Nursing and Health Care |
3 |
| NUR 462 |
Nursing Leadership/ Management |
3 |
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|
11 |
| Summer Session I |
| NUR 429B |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Large Groups |
1 |
| NUR 429D |
*Providing Nursing Systems for Individuals & Large Groups Lab |
2 |
| NUR 470 |
Professional Development Seminar |
3 |
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|
6 |
| Summer Session II |
| NUR 475 |
Nursing Process Seminar |
3 |
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3 |
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TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS |
51 |
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TOTAL HOURS FOR DEGREE |
124 |
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