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

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

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
Total for Semester	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
Total for Semester	16 credits

Second Year

Course	Credits
CHE 0106-109¹ Physiological Chemistry BS Nursing/Distribution Requirement	5 credits
PIA 0504-114 Develop Psych: Lifespan BS Nursing/Distribution 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
General Elective	1 credit
Total for Semester	14 credits

¹Course has a lab that students must register for.

Course	Credits
BIO 0105-208 Microbiology 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
Total for Semester	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
Total for Semester	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
Total for Semester	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
Total for Semester	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
Total for Semester	12 credits

²Clinical rotations.

⁵Course runs for half the semester.

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