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Nursing - Pre-BSN Nursing, A.S.

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Faculty Advisor: Dr. Karen Timmons (ktimmons@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8372

Health Sciences Student Advisor: Renee Tomlin-Williams (ctomlin@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8350

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. This program is designed to grant an A.S. Degree and prepare the student to transfer to a baccalaureate program in nursing. These courses are generally required by most B.S. nursing degrees; however, the student should check with the school to which they are transferring for specific requirements. Student should make contact early with the school to which they intend to transfer in order to meet its application requirements. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.S.

CIP: 24.0102

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 Credit Hours)

Communication

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours. and
Choose one from the following:
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours.

Mathematics

MATH 1342 - Introductory Statistics 3 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences

Choose two courses from the following:

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours. (preferred)
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours. (preferred)
(Any of the Life and Physical Sciences may be taken)
Additional 2 hours will apply to “Other Degree Requirements”

Language, Philosophy and Culture

HUMA 1305 - Introduction to Mexican American Studies
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.

Creative Arts

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - History of the Theatre I 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.

American History

Choose two courses from the following:

HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.

Government/Political Science

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 credit hours.
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) A

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) B

PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.

Other Degree Requirements

2 hours from Life and Physical Sciences and

An additional 16 semester hours suggested from the following:
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1406 - General Biology I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2420 - Microbiology 4 credit hours. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
BIOL 2316 - Genetics 3 credit hours. (Spring)
CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
RNSG 1311 - Pathophysiology 3 credit hours.
RNSG 1301 - Pharmacology 3 credit hours.
MATH 1342 - Introductory Statistics 3 credit hours.
HPRS 1101 - Introduction to Health Professions 1 credit hour.
HPRS 1106 - Essentials of Medical Terminology 1 credit hour.

Minimum Required - 60 Credit Hours