Nursing Degree Map
The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Nursing. The actual sequence of courses may differ for each student. Please consult with your advisor about the best path for you.
Credits to Graduate with a BS in Nursing
124
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing requires 124 credits to complete; 89 credits required for the major and 35 credits in University required courses. With 5 classes a semester, this puts you on track to graduate in 4 years.
Credits for Major in Nursing
89
To qualify as a major, 89 credits are required. 62 credits are in nursing and 27 credits are taken in related subjects. A ‘C+’ or greater in all pre-requisite science & nursing courses are required.
General Education Credits Required for a BS in Nursing
30
To satisfy the general education requirements, 30 credits are required. However, some courses may fulfill both major and general education requirements. Be sure to discuss your courses with your advisor.
First Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0105-2031 Human Anatomy & Phys I BS Nursing Requirement |
4 credits |
| FYS 0952-110 First Year Seminar General Education Requirement |
4 credits |
| ENG 0122-107 Art & Craft of Writing General Education Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Distribution Req. 1 of 2 courses Distribution Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement 1 of 2 courses University Learning Goal Requirement |
3 credits |
| 17 credits |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0105-2041 Human Anatomy & Phys II BS Nursing Requirement |
4 credits |
| PIA 0504-114 Develop Psych: Lifespan BS Nursing/Distribution Requirement |
3 credits |
| MTH 0144-113 Survey of Statistics BS Nursing/Learning Goal Requirement |
3 credits |
| Humanities Distribution Req. 2 of 2 courses Distribution Requirement |
3 credits |
| Global Awareness/Civic Engagement 2 of 2 courses University Learning Goal Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16 credits |
Second Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHE 0106-109¹ Physiological Chemistry BS Nursing/Distribution Requirement |
5 credits |
| BIO 0105-208 Microbiology BS Nursing Requirement |
3 credits |
| BIO 0105-209 Emerging Trends in Genetics BS Nursing Requirement |
2 credits |
| Communication University Learning Goal Select 1 course: Written University Learning Goal Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Distribution Requirement 1 of 2 courses Distribution Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16 credits |
¹Course has a lab that students must register for.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 0105-210 Pathophysiology BS Nursing Requirement |
3 credits |
| NUR 0302-232 Nursing Informatics Healthcare BS Nursing Requirement |
2 credits |
| NUR 0302-233 Nutrition in Nursing BS Nursing Requirement |
2 credits |
| Communication University Learning Goal Select 1 course: Oral University Learning Goal Requirement |
3 credits |
| Social Sciences Distribution Req. Select 1 course Distribution Requirement |
3 credits |
| Arts Distribution Requirement 2 of 2 courses Distribution Requirement |
3 credits |
| 16 credits |
Third Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 0302-391³ Health Assessment BS Nursing Requirement |
3 credits |
| NUR 0302-392²,³ Fundamentals Patient Centered Nursing Care BS Nursing Requirement |
7 credits |
| NUR 0302-387 Intro Prof Nursing Practice BS Nursing Requirement |
2 credits |
| NUR 0302-388 Pharmacology I BS Nursing Requirement |
2 credits |
| NUR 0302-390 Integration Seminar I BS Nursing Requirement |
1 credit |
| 15 credits |
²Clinical rotations.
³Lab simulation.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 0302-394⁴ Mental Health Nursing BS Nursing/Distribution Requirement |
3 credits |
| NUR 0302-397² Nursing Care Adults I BS Nursing Requirement |
7 credits |
| NUR 0302-384 Evidence-based Practice BS Nursing Requirement |
3 credits |
| NUR 0302-389 Pharmacology II BS Nursing Requirement |
2 credits |
| NUR 0302-399 Integration Seminar II BS Nursing Requirement |
1 credit |
| 16 credits |
²Clinical rotations.
⁴Half year clinical component, Course runs full semester.
Fourth Year
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 0302-471² Comm. Health Nursing BS Nursing Requirement |
5 credits |
| NUR 0302-473 Nursing Care Older Adult BS Nursing Requirement |
3 credits |
| NUR 0302-476 Integration Seminar III BS Nursing Requirement |
1 credit |
| NUR 0302-477²,⁵ Nursing Care Childbearing Women BS Nursing Requirement |
3 credits |
| NUR 0302-479²,⁵ Nursing Care of Children BS Nursing Requirement |
3 credits |
| 15 credits |
²Clinical rotations.
⁵Course runs for half the semester.
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 0302-481²,⁵ Nursing Care Adults II BS Nursing Requirement |
5 credits |
| NUR 0302-483²,⁵ Transition Prof Practice BS Nursing Requirement |
6 credits |
| NUR 0302-484 Integration Seminar IV BS Nursing Requirement |
1 credit |
| General Elective | 1 credit |
| 13 credits |
²Clinical rotations.
⁵Course runs for half the semester.
Location
Nexus Building First Floor
Hours
- Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm Fri: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
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