Academic Catalog

General Education Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Degree

General Education Credits Transferred From a Pre-licensure Nursing Program

The general education requirements address the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that are designed to foster the intellectual and personal growth of BSN Completion (BSN-C) students.  The curriculum is organized from simple to more complex; general education courses serve as a foundation support the acquisition of cognitive, affective, and technical competencies of an engaged citizen and emerging nurse professional. The General Education curriculum helps students to:

  • Incorporate knowledge from arts, humanities, and sciences in the planning and provision of safe, patient care
  • Develop critical analytical skills to identify issues and evaluate evidence to make informed decisions
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written forms
Sciences to include Anatomy and Physiology12
English Composition6
Social Science6
Humanities3
Statistics 13
Total Credits30
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STAT 180 Introduction to Statistics or equivalent is a prerequisite course for NURS 410 Evidence Based Nursing Research and NURS 430 Current Nursing Issues and Trends.