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6/6/2024 4:21:31 PM

Pre-Nursing, Associate in Science

Pathway:

Pre-Nursing

Degree Type:

Associate in Science

Curriculum Code:

SCI.NUR.AS (U230A30)

Total Program Credits: 60

A student who plans to get a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Nursing may take the first and/or second years of work in Liberal Arts and should be careful especially in selecting Science courses. This is meant for non-Triton majoring nursing students seeking admission to another 4-year institution nursing program.

(Fall 2021)

Program Learning Outcomes

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students


Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CHM 140 # General Chemistry I

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

 
MAT 101 # Quantitative Literacy

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

OR
MAT 102 # Liberal Arts Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

 
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:14
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 101 Human Biology

Life Science Gen-ed

4

EDU 206 Human Growth and Development

Core Course

3

RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Nursing Electives

Program Elective

2-3

Total Semester Credits:15-16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 240 # Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Core Course

4

MAT 170 # Elementary Statistics

Mathematics Gen-ed

4

Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Take Nursing Electives

Program Elective

5-6

Total Semester Credits:16-17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 222 # Principles of Microbiology

Core Course

4

BIS 241 # Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Core Course

4

Take Credits Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Take Nursing Electives

Program Elective

2-3

Total Semester Credits:16-17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Social/Behavior Science needs to be outside of Psychology.

GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Recommended Electives:

CourseCategoryCredits
CHM 132 # Elementary Organic Chemistry

Core Course

5

OR
CHM 141 # General Chemistry II

Core Course

5

 
HTH 120 Nutrition Science

Core Course

3

HTH 281 First Aid CPR AED

Core Course

1

MAT 110 # College Algebra

Core Course

3

PHL 103 Ethics

Humanities Gen-ed

3

CHM 132◊, HTH 120◊, MAT 110◊, PHL 103◊: Required by some schools.

CHM 141◊: Some schools require (CHM 110◊ or CHM 140◊ and MAT 110◊ prerequisite).

HTH 281◊: Certification is required for many clinicals.

(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer school. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)

See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/

Note: All program required courses require an earned grade of ‘C’ or higher, in order to pass onto the next course in the program sequence.

This is a generic outline of courses for this program of study. Requirements may vary based on undergraduate major and/or chosen transfer school. Students generally choose a major with a strong science foundation. Meet with the curriculum counselor for specific transfer school recommendations.

Chairperson: Sheldon Turner, Ext. 3008; email: sheldonturner@triton.edu

 KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
Elective (general) Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)