Pre-Nursing (AA/DTA/MRP)

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This degree is applicable to students planning to prepare for an upper-division Bachelor of Science, Nursing (Entry-to-practice/basic BSN) pathway. Some colleges/universities have requirements for admissions to the Pre-Nursing major that go beyond those specified below. Students can possibly meet these requirements by careful selection of distribution and additional elective courses. Students should work with a counselor, completion coach or academic advisor and the catalog of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer for further guidance specific to their goals. Early in the program, students should check with their intended transfer university/college advisor for specific admissions and Nursing program requirements for course choices where options are listed for Humanities, Mathematical & Natural Science, Social & Behavioral Science and electives. A cumulative college-level GPA of 2.0 is required. Some transfer institutions require a higher overall GPA, a higher GPA in a subset of courses, or a specific minimum grade in one or more courses. Check with your planned transfer institution for these requirements.

Communication *1

15 Credits

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

ENGL& 101

English Composition I [C]

5

English - select 5 additional credits from the following:

ENGL& 102

Composition II [C]

5

ENGL& 235

Technical Writing [C]

5

Communication - select 5 credits from the following:

CMST& 101

Introduction to Communication Studies [C]

5

CMST& 210

Interpersonal Communication [C]

5

CMST& 220

Public Speaking [C]

5

Subtotal: 15

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning *2

5 Credits

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

Quantitative Reasoning:

MATH& 146

Introduction to Stats [M/S] [Q/SR]

5

Subtotal: 5

Humanities *3

Select three courses from the list below. Courses must be selected from at least two different subject areas. No more than five credits in performance/skills courses may be selected. At least two courses must be selected from Group A. Only one course may be selected from Group B.

15 Credits

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

Group A - at least two courses must be selected from this group.

ART& 100

Art Appreciation [H]

5

ART 116

Art History Ancient World [H]

5

ART 117

Art History Medieval-Baroque [H]

5

ART 118

Art History Modern Times [H]

5

CMST 246

Oral Interpretation [H] [RE]

5

DRMA& 101

Intro to Theatre [H]

5

DRMA 215

Survey of Theatre History [H]

5

ENGL& 111

Intro to Literature [H]

5

ENGL 140

The Cinema [H]

5

ENGL 160

Women's Literature [H]

5

ENGL 180

Multicultural Literature [H]

5

ENGL 195

Bible As Literature [H]

5

ENGL 203

Mythology [H]

5

ENGL 210

Intro to Linguistics [H]

5

ENGL& 220

Intro to Shakespeare [H]

5

ENGL& 236

Creative Writing I [H]

5

ENGL& 237

Creative Writing II [H]

5

ENGL& 244

American Literature I [H]

5

ENGL& 245

American Literature II [H]

5

ENGL& 246

American Literature III [H]

5

ENGL& 254

World Literature I [H]

5

ENGL& 255

World Literature II [H]

5

ENGL& 256

World Literature III [H]

5

ENGL 257

English Grammar [H]

5

ENGL 264

English Literature I [H]

5

ENGL 265

English Literature II [H]

5

ENGL 266

English Literature III [H]

5

ENGL 275

The Lord of The Rings [H]

5

ENGL 280

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer Studies [H]

5

HIST& 126

World Civilizations I [H]

5

HIST& 127

World Civilizations II [H]

5

HIST& 128

World Civilizations III [H]

5

ICS 120

Survey of Hispanic Culture [H]

5

ICS 125

Native American Culture [H]

5

ICS 130

Survey of Asian American Culture [H]

5

ICS 135

Survey of African American Cultures [H]

5

ICS 222

Columbia Basin Cultures [H]

5

MUSC& 105

Music Appreciation [H]

5

MUSC 116

History of Jazz [H]

5

PHIL& 101

Intro to Philosophy [H]

5

PHIL 106

Introduction to Logic [H]

5

PHIL 131

World Religions [H]

5

PHIL 150

Introduction to Ethics [H]

5

WS 155

Women's Cultural Heritage [H]

5

Group B - only one of your three courses may be selected from this group:

FRCH& 121

French I [H]

5

FRCH& 122

French II [H]

5

FRCH& 123

French III [H]

5

JAPN& 121

Japanese I [H]

5

JAPN& 122

Japanese II [H]

5

JAPN& 123

Japanese III [H]

5

JAPN& 221

Japanese IV [H]

5

JAPN& 222

Japanese V [H]

5

JAPN& 223

Japanese VI [H]

5

SPAN& 121

Spanish I [H]

5

SPAN& 122

Spanish II [H]

5

SPAN& 123

Spanish III [H]

5

SPAN& 221

Spanish IV [H]

5

SPAN& 222

Spanish V [H]

5

SPAN& 223

Spanish VI [H]

5

SPAN 110

Beginning Spanish for Professionals [H]

5

SPAN 111

Intermediate Spanish for Professionals [H]

5

SPAN 112

Advanced Spanish for Professionals [H]

5

SPAN 205

Spanish for Spanish Speakers [H]

5

SPAN 206

Spanish for Spanish Speakers [H]

5

SPAN 207

Spanish for Spanish Speakers [H]

5

Subtotal: 15

Social & Behavioral Sciences *4

15 Credits

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

Psychology:

PSYC& 100

General Psychology [S/B]

5

PSYC& 200

Lifespan Psychology [S/B]

5

Social Sciences - select a minimum of 5 credits from the following:

SOC& 101

Intro to Sociology [S/B]

5

SOC 110

Gender, Media, & Popular Culture [S/B]

5

SOC 115

Intro to Middle East History & Society [S/B]

5

SOC 115 is cross-listed with HIST 115. A student may not use equivalent cross-listed courses for the same graduation requirement.

SOC 150

Marriage, Family, and Relationships [S/B]

5

SOC 160

Gender Studies [S/B]

5

SOC& 201

Social Problems [S/B]

5

SOC 220

Globalization [S/B]

5

SOC 220 is cross-listed with ICS 220. A student may not use equivalent cross-listed courses for the same graduation requirement.

Subtotal: 15

Mathematical & Natural Science *5

35-38 Credits

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

Biology:

BIOL& 160

General Biology W/ Lab [M/S]

5

BIOL& 241

Human A&P 1 W/ Lab [M/S]

5-6

BIOL& 242

Human A&P 2 W/ Lab [M/S]

5-6

BIOL& 260

Microbiology W/ Lab [M/S]

5-6

Chemistry:

CHEM& 121

Intro to Chemistry W/ Lab [M/S]

5

CHEM& 122

Intro to Organic Chemistry W/ Lab [M/S]

5

or

CHEM& 123

Intro to Biochemistry W/ Lab [M/S]

5

Nutrition:

NUTR& 101

Nutrition [M/S]

5

Subtotal: 35-38

Electives *6

5 Credits

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

HSCI 147

Medical Terminology [RE]

5

or

Any course that meets the distribution requirements for the AA degree.
 

5

Subtotal: 5
Total Credits Required: 90-93

 

Graduation Requirements:

  • Required minimum 90 credits.
  • Required minimum cumulative college-level GPA of 2.0.
  • Minimum grade per course 1.0.
  • At least one-third of the college-level, degree applicable credits must be taken at CBC.
  • Depending on your major, some course choices may be more appropriate than others. Consult with your counselor, completion coach or faculty advisor.
  • Maximum three credits of PE may be applied.
  • A student may not use equivalent cross-listed courses for the same graduation requirement. Refer to the Cross-Listed Courses section of the catalog for more information, and consult with your counselor, completion coach, or faculty advisor.
  • Refer to Catalog Option Policy for information about using previous degree requirements.
  • For individual college requirements, see Provisions on our Transfer Opportunities webpage.

*1

  • Walla Walla University requirement: The second English Composition course must be a research writing course. ENGL&102, or equivalent, fulfills this requirement.
  • Northwest University: The second English Composition course must be a research writing course. ENGL&102, or equivalent, fulfills this requirement.

*2

  • UW Seattle requirement: Requires 5 additional credits in college algebra, pre-calculus, or logic.
  • Seattle University requirement: Requires 5 additional credits in college algebra or pre-calculus.

*3

  • Washington State University requirement: Requires curriculum that provides students with an understanding of and sensitivity to human diversity. The Humanities distribution area provides an opportunity to meet this requirement. For potential choices go to ucore.wsu.edu/students/courses-and-learning-outcomes/divr.
  • Many BSN programs recommend a public speaking course. Students should contact their transfer institution(s) to find out if a public speaking course is preferred.
  • Students are encouraged to consult with the transfer institution(s) regarding the humanities courses that best prepare them for a BSN.

*4

  • Washington State University requirement: Requires curriculum that provides students with an understanding of and sensitivity to human diversity. The Social Sciences distribution area provides an opportunity to meet this requirement. For potential choices go to ucore.wsu.edu/students/courses-and-learning-outcomes/divr.
  • Walla Walla University requirement: Requires a course in General Sociology.
  • Northwest University requirement: Requires cultural anthropology and does not accept a course in the sociology discipline as a substitute. Students may be admitted to the BSN without cultural anthropology if they agree to complete the course at the University in the summer prior to the junior year.

*5

  • University of Washington requirement: Requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for three Natural Sciences courses or a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 for four Natural Sciences courses.
  • Introductory survey courses or review courses do not meet the content level expectations for the Natural Sciences distribution area.
  • Six-credit courses may be used in place of five-credit courses in the Natural Sciences distribution area. Extra credits may apply toward the Electives distribution area.
  • Northwest University requirement: Requires 2 credits of genetics. Students may be admitted to the BSN without genetics if they agree to complete the course at the University in the summer prior to the junior year.

*6

  • University of Washington requirement: Requires 100 hours of healthcare experience.
  • Curriculum that provides students with an understanding of and sensitivity to human diversity is encouraged (required by WSU) and the elective credits provide one opportunity for such a curriculum.

 

Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) Information:

For transferring students, 75 of the 90 credits must be fully transferable as defined by the Intercollege Relations Commission (ICRC) guidelines for the Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) to be honored by four-year institutions in Washington. A maximum of 15 restricted elective [RE] credits may be used. The DTA will fulfill college and university general education requirements only. It may not meet unique institutional requirements, and does not modify admissions criteria for baccalaureate institutions. Upon entry to a baccalaureate institution, a DTA will generally provide a student with at least 90 quarter (60 semester) credits.

 

Disclaimer:

During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit, completion coach or advisor for current and specific information. The information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the College and the student.

Note: 
Students should contact their potential transfer institutions regarding the specific course choices in each area where options are listed.  Some admission requirements may not be met by this DTA/MRP and transfer institutions may require additional courses before starting the BSN. Students should check with their potential transfer institutions about admission requirements, including overall minimum GPA, a higher GPA in a selected subset of courses, or a specific minimum grade in one or more courses such as math or English. For award of the degree, students must apply to graduate from CBC and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Award of the degree does not guarantee admission to a BSN program. At least one-third of the total credits must be taken at CBC.

Admissions application deadlines vary; students must meet the deadline for the university or universities to which they plan to apply for admission to transfer. Although some nursing programs note minimum GPA requirements for nursing prerequisites and other required courses, meeting the minimum requirements does guarantee nursing admission. It is strongly urged for students to check with their transferring institution for GPA requirements.

Certain schools may have additional “university-specific” requirements that are not pre-requisites to admission to the Nursing major but will need to be completed prior to graduation or, as noted above for Northwest University, prior to commencement of nursing courses. Contact with advisors from individual schools for institutional requirements is highly recommended since this DTA may not meet every institution-specific graduation requirement. Northwest University, for example, requires Old Testament and New Testament in the summer prior to beginning nursing classes.

Certain schools may have additional “university-specific” requirements for admission to the institution that are not pre-requisites specifically identified in the DTA requirements. UW Seattle, for example, requires 10 credits of a world language if the applicant has not completed two years of a single language in high school; PLU requires a year of a foreign language at the college level, if two years of high school foreign language has not been completed.