Associate in Arts - Pre-Major Nursing
Curriculum Description
The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 65 semester hours of college transfer course. (Ref. 23 NCAC 2E 0204) Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers.
Courses are approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Community college graduates who have earned 64 semester hours of academic credit in approved transfer courses with a grade of C or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale will receive at least 64 semester hours of academic credit upon admission to a university. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. Courses offered through bilateral agreements may not transfer to all receiving institutions.
The following represent one way in which program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Arts
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Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2010
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CHM 151 | General Chemistry I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| MAT 161 | College Algebra | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Communication Core | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total: | 16 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHM 152 | General Chemistry II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| MAT 155 | Statistical Analysis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 155A | Statistics Analysis Lab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| ___ ___ | Composition Core | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | History Core | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 5 | 0 | 17 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 165 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| PSY 241 | Developmental Psych | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
___ ___ |
Literature Core | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OR | |||||
___ ___ |
Humanities/Fine Arts Core | (**) | (**) | (0) | (3) |
| ___ ___ | Literature Core | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | 3 | 0 | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 166 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| BIO 175 | General Microbiology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| PED 110 | Fit and Well for Life | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| PSY 281 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 7 | 0 | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 65
Additional Information
This template has been developed by university and community college faculty as a blueprint for guiding community colleges in developing programs for students who intend to major in Nursing. Students who successfully complete this course of study and who meet the requirements for admission to the university may be eligible to apply for admission to the major with junior standing.
See Associate in Arts A10100 and your academic advisor for all Core and Professional choices.
Required: BIO 165 and BIO 166; BIO 175 or BIO 275; set 1 (CHM 131, CHM 131A, and CHM 132) or set 2 (CHM 151 and 152); 1 Communication Core; MAT 155 and MAT 155A; MAT 161 or higher; 1-3 hours from CIS 110 or PED; PSY 150; PSY 241; PSY 281; SOC 210; and SOC 213
See your academic advisor for an Individualized Learning Plan for this pre-major.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
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