The basic program or curriculum plan is designed for the beginning nursing student; high school graduates or students with limited college transfer credit. This program of study may also be modified to meet the needs of other applicants seeking the B.S.N. but having different entrance qualifications. College graduates with non-nursing degrees should apply to the second degree program.

Basic Program of Study for BSN Students (PDF)

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree - Basic Program Option

Full-time and part-time study is available. All nursing students will be assigned a faculty adviser who is available for consultation on academic matters.

The program consists of 120 credits in the following distribution. The program requirements may be modified for transfer and second degree students.

Natural Science and Math- 22 credits

English - 3 credits

All students are required to take one English writing course. The particular course depends on the criteria for placement at the time of matriculation. Transfer credit will be evaluated on an individual basis. All students for whom English is a second language must complete the English placement examination offered at the university, English 101 is part of the first year experience and learning community.

Philosophy-6 credits

All students are required to take Philosophy 201 and 202 both of which are a part of the first year experience and learning communities (LC).

Religion-9 credits

Of the three required religion courses, one must be a biomedical ethics course; either Theology 333 or Philosophy 303. Religion requirements may be modified for transfer and second degree program students. Nursing 569 Spirituality in Nursing may be used in as a partial fulfillment of the religion requirement.  Theology 201 is part of the first year experience and learning community (LC).

Humanities/Liberal Studies-9-18 credits

All students are required to take the below courses:

Nursing-69 credits