Arts and Sciences: Pre-Nursing, AA

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No. of Credits: 60
Contact: L. Polk, Chair, Health Sciences Division

This option** to the arts and sciences degree is intended for students who wish to transfer to a baccalaureate program and major in nursing. While earning the associate in arts degree, students study the sciences and other general education courses that are required for transfer. Nursing courses are taken in the junior and senior years. To assure maximum transferability of credits, students are urged to consult with an academic advisor early in this program of study.

**Program options are listed under Programs of Study in this catalog.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.

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Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:

The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. Developmental and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Students should consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor for individual program planning.

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Arts/humanities (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing
- A total of 6 arts/humanities credits are required - must be from two different disciplines

Social/behavioral sciences (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing

Fourth Semester

Electives (4 credits)

Take four credits of any course numbered 1001 and above except MTH 1040

Arts/humanities (3 credits)

Acceptable:

See Gen Ed Listing
- A total of 6 arts/humanities credits are required - must be from two different disciplines

Notes:

* Courses requiring a prerequisite

** Program option

*** special criteria for required general education courses

**** Pending MHEC approval