Pre-Nursing, Associate in Science
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
| CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
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| MAT 101 ◊ # Quantitative Literacy | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| MAT 102 # ◊ Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| 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: | 17 |
Meet 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◊.
| 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 |
Meet 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◊.
| 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 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
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| 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 |
Meet 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.
| CHM 132 # ◊ Elementary Organic Chemistry | Core Course | 5 |
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| CHM 141 # ◊ General Chemistry II | Core Course | 5 |
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| 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 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 20 |
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/AES) |
| 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) |
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6/6/2024 4:21:31 PM