Nursing

 

As the first college in the country to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program more than 100 years ago, UC remains committed to pushing the boundaries of nursing education to ensure our graduates are empowered to think critically, advocate for patients and the profession, and raise the standard of health care for all. This program prepares competent, confident, and culturally sensitive nurses to provide all patients with the best care possible and to serve our community as responsible, compassionate caregivers and leaders in the nursing profession.

 

Compatible UC Majors

Nursing

 

Possible UC Degrees

 

Potential Career Paths

Students with a degree in Nursing usually pursue careers in nursing, nursing informatics, nurse consulting, nursing education, clinical research, and travel nursing. Learn more about what you can do with a degree in Nursing

 

College & Career Track Nursing Coursework

You can find details about the courses below in the UC Course Catalog. For information about when courses are offered, check the UC Course Offerings page.

 

Tier 1 Courses

  UC Course Course # Credits High School
Requirement*
  English Composition ENGL 1001 3 English
  Introduction to Statistics STAT 1031 3 Math
  Introduction to Psychology PSYC 1001 3 Social Studies
  Introduction to Sociology SOC 1001 3 Social Studies
Choose 1 BoK: Fine Arts# - 3 Elective
BoK: Humanities# - 3 Elective
BoK: Historical Perspectives# - 3 History

Total Possible Credits: 15

Tier 2 Courses

  UC Course Course # Credits High School
Requirement*
  Science of Wellness and Self Care NURS 1100C 4 -
  Lifespan Human Development HDCE 2004 3 -
Must be
taken together
Introduction to Chemistry & Biochemistry& CHEM 1020 3 Science
Introduction to Chemistry & Biochemistry Lab& CHEM 1020L 1 Science

Total Possible Credits: 11

* Credit applicability is at the discretion of your high school and cannot be determined by UC.

# Your UC advisor will help you select courses that satisfy the BoK (Breadth of Knowledge) requirement.

& High difficulty course. Must be taken together. Must be taken on UC campus.

 

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