Nursing B.S. (Part-Time Track)
Program Description
The Part-Time Track is completed in eight consecutive semesters, including summers. It is designed for individuals who have obligations that impact their ability to attend the rigorous full-time academic schedule of the Regular Track. Students attend class, lab and practicum two to three days per week, usually Thursday through Saturday during both day and evening hours. After completion of the program, graduates are qualified to take the registered nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN) and begin their careers as nurses in positions in public health agencies, schools, hospitals and other health care agencies.
Part-Time Track Prerequisites and Curriculum
Prerequisites (58-70 credits)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to English section of Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-2 credits)
Refer to Study & Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
| MATH 120 | Fundamentals of College Mathematics | 3.00 |
| or | |
| higher | |
Natural Sciences (23 credits)
| BIOL 189 | Fundamentals of Life Science | 4.00 |
| BIOL 223 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4.00 |
| BIOL 224 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4.00 |
| BIOL 251 | General Microbiology | 4.00 |
| CHEM 112 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4.00 |
| CHS 421 | Health and Wellness Across Life | 3.00 |
Social Science (6 credits)
| ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.00 |
| or | |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3.00 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3.00 |
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to Humanities section of the Core Curriculum
| COM 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3.00 |
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum
Statistical Methods (3 credits)
| PSY 210 | Introduction to Statistical Methods | 3.00 |
Additional Pre-Requisites (5 credits)
Curriculum (58 credits):
Electives (if necessary) (0-5)
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Part-Time Track)
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Core Curriculum
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58-70
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Major Requirements
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58
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Electives
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0-5
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Total
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121
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