B.S. in Nursing
College of Health Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Academic Foundations | ||
| First Year Experience requirement | 4 | |
| English Composition requirement 1 | 6-7 | |
| Mathematics requirement 1 | 3-4 | |
| Introduction to Statistics I | ||
or MAT 125 | Introduction to Statistics and Probability | |
| Interdisciplinary requirement | 3 | |
| Diverse Communities requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics requirement | 3 | |
| Distributed Disciplinary Foundations | ||
| Science requirement 2 | 6-8 | |
| Basic Biological Science | ||
| General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences | ||
| General Chemistry Lab for Allied Health Sciences | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science requirement 1 | 6 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
or SOC 240 | Sociology of the Family | |
| Humanities requirement | 6 | |
| Arts requirement | 3 | |
| ADDITIONAL BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS | ||
| University Requirements | ||
| Writing Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Speaking Emphasis requirement | 9 | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Capstone requirement | 1-15 | |
| MAJOR REQUIREMENTS | ||
| Major Courses 3 | ||
| NSG 101 | Introduction to Nursing | 1 |
| NSG 212 | Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 2 | 3 |
| NSL 212 | Health Assessment and the Fundamentals of Nursing 2 | 3 |
| NSG 310 | Human Response to Disease 2 | 3 |
| NSG 311 | Nursing Care of Women, Infants, & Children | 4 |
| NSG 312 | Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing and Care of the Elder | 5 |
| NSG 313 | Applied Nursing Research | 3 |
| NSG 367 | Nursing Implications of Drug Interaction | 3 |
| NSG 411 | Medical Surgical Nursing | 5 |
| NSL 311 | Laboratory | 5 |
| NSL 312 | Laboratory | 5 |
| NSL 411 | Laboratory | 5 |
| NSL 412 | Laboratory | 5 |
| Select one nursing elective | ||
| Related/Cognate Requirements | ||
| BIO 204 | Introductory Microbiology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I 2 | 4 |
| BIO 269 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II 2 | 4 |
| HEA 206 | Human Development 1 | 3 |
| or PSY 210 | Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | |
| NTD 303 | Introductory Principles Human Nutrition 1 | 3 |
| Capstone Requirement | ||
| NSG 412 | Public/Population Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership, & Management 3,4 | 5 |
| Nursing Electives | ||
| Students must take enough nursing electives to reach the 120 semester hours required for graduation. | ||
| Total Minimum Credits Required | 120 | |
- 1
Students must complete this course with a grade of C- or better.
- 2
To enroll in NSG 212, NSL 212, & NSG 310 students will be required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in the following courses: BIO 100 or BIO 110, BIO 259, BIO 269, and CHE 107/CRL 107.
- 3
To continue progression in the program, a minimum grade of C or better in all nursing core courses is required.
- 4
This course fulfills the Capstone requirement.
To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via myWCU regularly. For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.
The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.
B.S. in Nursing
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO 100 | Basic Biological Science | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| WRT 120 | Effective Writing I | 3 |
| FYE 100X | First Year Experience | 4 |
| NSG XXX | Nursing Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 101 | Introduction to Nursing | 1 |
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHE 107 & CRL 107 |
General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences and General Chemistry Lab for Allied Health Sciences |
5 |
| SOC 100 or SOC 240 |
Introduction to Sociology or Sociology of the Family |
3 |
| WRT 2XX | 200-Level WRT Course | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 269 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| NTD 303 | Introductory Principles Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 210 or HEA 206 |
Developmental Psychology: Lifespan or Human Development |
3 |
| MAT 121 or MAT 125 |
Introduction to Statistics I or Introduction to Statistics and Probability |
3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 212 & NSL 212 |
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice and Health Assessment and the Fundamentals of Nursing |
6 |
| NSG 310 | Human Response to Disease | 3 |
| BIO 204 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| Diverse Communities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 311 & NSL 311 |
Nursing Care of Women, Infants, & Children or Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing and Care of the Elder and Laboratory |
9 |
| NSG 367 | Nursing Implications of Drug Interaction | 3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 312 & NSL 312 |
Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing and Care of the Elder or Nursing Care of Women, Infants, & Children and Laboratory |
10 |
| NSG 313 | Applied Nursing Research | 3 |
| Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 411 & NSL 411 |
Medical Surgical Nursing or Public/Population Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership, & Management and Laboratory |
10 |
| Interdisciplinary Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 412 & NSL 412 |
Public/Population Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership, & Management or Medical Surgical Nursing and Laboratory |
10 |
| Arts Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Ethics Gen Ed | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 121 | |
B.S. in Nursing (Honors Students)
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| BIO 100 | Basic Biological Science | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 100 or SOC 240 |
Introduction to Sociology or Sociology of the Family |
3 |
| HON 100 | Self-Awareness and Development | 3 |
| HON 352 | Honors Seminar | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 259 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| CHE 107 & CRL 107 |
General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences and General Chemistry Lab for Allied Health Sciences 1 |
5 |
| HON 211 | Decision Making and Public Discourse | 3 |
| HON 212 | Ethics and Moral Choice in Tech Age | 3 |
| HON 314 | Science, Technology, and Environmental Systems 2 | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 269 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| NTD 303 | Introductory Principles Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HON 311 | Stewardship and Civic Engagement | 3 |
| HON 312 | Educational Systems and Social Influence | 3 |
| NSG XXX | Nursing Elective 3 | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 212 & NSL 212 |
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice and Health Assessment and the Fundamentals of Nursing |
6 |
| BIO 204 | Introductory Microbiology 4 | 4 |
| HEA 206 | Human Development | 3 |
| HON 310 | Theories and Strategies of Community Change | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 311 & NSL 311 |
Nursing Care of Women, Infants, & Children and Laboratory |
9 |
| HON 313 | American Government, Democracy and Public Opinion | 3 |
| HON 315 | Community and the Arts | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 312 & NSL 312 |
Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing and Care of the Elder and Laboratory |
10 |
| MAT 121 | Introduction to Statistics I 5 | 3 |
| NSG XXX | Nursing Elective 3 | 3 |
| HON 4XX | 400-Level HON Course | 3 |
| Minor Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 22 | |
| Year Four | ||
| Fall | ||
| NSG 411 & NSL 411 |
Medical Surgical Nursing and Laboratory |
10 |
| HON 490 | Honors Capstone Senior Project 4 | 3-6 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-19 | |
| Spring | ||
| NSG 412 & NSL 412 |
Public/Population Health Nursing, Nursing Leadership, & Management and Laboratory |
10 |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 146-149 | |
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CHE 107/CRL 107 cannot happen in freshman fall due to HON 100. Options are CHE 103/CRL 103 in fall and CHE 104/CRL 104 in spring or CHE 107/CRL 107 in the spring.
- 2
This would normally be spring of the sophomore year but moving this lab class to the first-year spring term avoids later NSG field requirements.
- 3
Can be taken at any time beyond the first year.
- 4
Can be taken either fall or spring.
- 5
Can be taken at any time.
