Nursing Prerequisites

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This set of courses requires a 3.00 minimum GPA for BSN admission consideration.

MATH 1315*- College Algebra

We will also accept: MATH 1319, MATH 1329, MATH 2417 or MATH 2471. AP/IB credit is acceptable. If you will be using AP/IB credits for your prerequisites, please send AP/IB transcript to the testing center. 

HIST 1310 - US History I

We will also accept any 060 core curriculum equivalent. AP/IB credit is acceptable.

HIST 1320- US History II

We will also accept any 060 core curriculum equivalent. AP/IB credit is acceptable.

POSI 2310 - Principals of American Government

We will also accept any 070 core curriculum equivalent. AP/IB credit is acceptable.

POSI 2320 - Functions of American Government

We will also accept any 070 core curriculum equivalent. AP/IB credit is acceptable.

PSY 1300 - Intro to Psychology

HDFS 1351* or PSY 3300* - Lifespan Development

NUTR 2360* - Nutrition Science

*These courses require a minimum grade of ‘C’.

Science Prerequisites

This set of courses requires a 3.00 minimum GPA for BSN admission consideration.

BIO 2451*- Human Anatomy & Physiology I

These courses must be current and completed within the last 5 years.

BIO 2452* - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

These courses must be current and completed within the last 5 years.

BIO 2440* - Principles of Microbiology

We will also accept BIO 2400.

BIO 1330* - Functional Biology

These courses do not require labs.  We will also accept AP credit or “CR” in one, but not both courses.

CHEM 1341* - General Chemistry I

These courses do not require labs.  We will also accept AP credit or “CR” in one, but not both courses.

*These courses require a minimum grade of ‘C’.

 

Notes:

  • These prerequisites are used to determine BSN application GPA’s, but please ensure you have completed all prerequisites including the core curriculum.
  • At least 3 of the 5 science prerequisites MUST be completed (and transcripts received) at the time of application submission to remain the most competitive.  Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered and are automatically disqualified. 
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIO 2451 and BIO 2452) MUST be current and completed within the past 5 years to be eligible. Attempts made to meet this policy will not be counted within the maximum attempts policy.