Overview

Nursing is a high-demand profession that offers fulfilling opportunities to improve the lives of others and advance in one's career. Students who wish to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), but haven't completed the core requirements, should enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science with a declared Nursing Interest until they get accepted into the Nursing program. If they later decide not to pursue Nursing, they can remain in Health Science and finish its program requirements. Admission to the Nursing program is competitive; completion of all courses required for admission does not guarantee acceptance. Students who are interested in Nursing are encouraged to do the following:

1. Declare BS in Health Science with Nursing Interest as their major and discuss your plans and timeline with an academic advisor. 
2. Follow the Program of Study and first two years on the Program Map tab for BS in Health Science (Nursing Interest).
3. Consult with an academic advisor about when to apply for admission to the Nursing program.
4. Apply to the Nursing program at CSU. If accepted into the Nursing program, follow the Program of Study and Program Map found on the catalog page for the BSN. 

The Program Map posted for Health Science (Nursing Interest) includes a recommended 4-year sequence for completing all required coursework in the BS in Health Science, but the first two years include the specific courses needed for admission into the BSN. If a student follows the Nursing Interest Program Map for the first two years, all courses will count in the BSN or the BS in Health Science.

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science is designed as a fundamental health-related degree that will enable students to pursue a variety of careers related to our population's health status. Graduates will have the basic skills and knowledge needed to become an asset to the health care community.

Program of Study, BS in Health Science

For Nursing program requirements, see also the Bachelor of Science in Nursing catalog pages.

Major Requirements

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Out of the course options below, 15-18 credits must be 3000 level courses or above in order to meet the 39 hour upper level graduation requirement.

Nursing Interest Program Map

¹ Courses are offered as part of a FRLC (Freshman Learning Community).

² Institutional Priorities Elective in FRLC will be PERS 1506.

³ Behavioral Science Elective and PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology can be taken at any time in the nursing program.

⁴ Denotes example and is subject to student interest.

* It is strongly recommended that a student take CHEM 1151/CHEM 1151L as part of their CORE IMPACTS to complete a prerequisite for BIOL 2251K and BIOL 2260K.

**It is recommended that a student take CHEM 1152/CHEM 1152L in order to support successful completion of upper level courses in the program of study.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This program map illustrates appropriate coursework for completing a degree within four years, provided that course grades allow for earned credit. Please consult with your advisor to determine when courses can be switched out with others and taken in a different semester or sequence than illustrated since not all courses are taught every semester.

This map is for illustrative purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract on the part of CSU since degree requirements of course offerings could change. As always, check with your advisor.

Students must complete ENGL 1101 English Composition I, ENGL 1102 English Composition II, and MATH 1001 or MATH 1101 prior to reaching 30 hours and earn a "C" or higher in ENGL 1101 and 1102.

As of Fall 2013, all undergraduate students are required each semester to meet the 2.0 institutional GPA standard for satisfactory academic progress.

Many graduate programs require an entrance examination. Students should take this exam prior to applying for graduate programs.

Students should work with their advisor to ensure all required courses are taken for the graduate program of choice.

PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness is required for all students unless they are over the age of 40, are a prior military service member, or have a documented disability.

Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Students who seek admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program should do the following:

• Complete BIOL 2251K Anatomy & Physiology I with a grade of "C" or better¹,
• Complete BIOL 2252K Anatomy & Physiology II with a grade of "C" or better¹, 
• Complete BIOL 2260K Foundations of Microbiology with a grade of "C" or better¹, 
• Complete PSYC 1101 Introduction to General Psychology, 
• Complete at least 34 out of the 42 overall credit hours in the Core IMPACTS areas,
• Complete the Evolve Reach A2 Assessment Test with scores of 75% or better on the three required sections (math, reading, and grammar),
• Earn an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, and
• Earn a Program GPA² of 2.75 or higher.

Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is competitive and based on limited program capacity.  Completing the required coursework does not guarantee acceptance. 

¹ BIOL 2251K Anatomy & Physiology I, BIOL 2252K Anatomy & Physiology II, and BIOL 2260K Foundations of Microbiology must be completed no more than 7 years prior to starting the nursing program. If a course has expired, the course will need to be repeated, and only the most recent grade earned will be used for the program GPA. Students may only earn a D, F, or WF from one of these courses once; earning a D, F, or WF in two of these courses will make a student ineligible to apply to the BSN program for five years.

² The Program GPA is determined based on all courses that will be counted toward Core IMPACTS, Field of Study, and Major Requirements in the BSN. 

Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Health Science

There are no program specific admission requirements.