Accelerated BS in Health Sciences-Health Professions Pathways

College

College of Health Professions, Institute of Emerging Health Professions, Jefferson Online

Degree

Bachelor of Science

Format

Online

Credits

50 - 60

Starting Term

Rolling

Enrollment Options

Full Time, Part Time

Pre-Nursing Pathway Overview

The key step to have a successful nursing career is getting a solid pre-professional and professional education. The accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at Jefferson is a proven path to becoming a successful nurse. Jefferson graduates are recognized throughout the country as leaders in education, research, healthcare delivery and community service. 

In the Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Nursing pathway program, students will complete all prerequisite coursework required to enter a BS in Nursing. Students will build strong skills in critical thinking and problem solving through foundation courses in the sciences, psychology and humanities. 

Students who successfully complete the Pre-Nursing pathway will be able to transition into the Jefferson’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), which is offered at the Center City Campus and the Dixon Campus.

Pre-Nursing Pathway Curriculum 

The Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Nursing pathway consists of 55 credits of prerequisite coursework. 

Course Number

Course Title

Credits

CSSX 200

Foundations for Lifelong Learning

3

CHMX 110/111

Chemistry I/Lab

4

BIOX 110/113

Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab

4

BIOX 111/114

Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab

4

BIOX 215/216

Microbiology /Lab

4

MATX 120

OR

MATX 154

College Algebra

 OR

Pre-calculus

3

STAX 211

Finding  & Evaluating Statistical Data

3

NUTX 301

Nutrition

3

ENGX 110

College Writing

3

COMX 240

OR

COMX 375

The Blog

OR

Public Relations

3

PSYX 101

Fundamentals of Psychology

3

SOCX 101

Introduction to Sociology

3

PSYX 253

Developmental Psychology

3

PSYX 251

Abnormal Psychology

3

PHLX 300

OR

PHLX 222

Healthcare Ethics

OR

Applied Professional Ethics

3

Option of: HUMX 315, PHLX 101, CLCX 310, CLCX3 40, HRMX 350, MGTX 305

Choose 1 course: Logic, Philosophy, Ethics, Critical Thinking, Ethnic Studies

3

 

Elective Course

3

TOTAL CREDITS

55

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Curriculum 

To progress to the professional phase of Nursing program students must meet the GPA requirement and experience qualifications. Pre-nursing students who meet the progression criteria into the professional program, are guaranteed admission in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Jefferson - learn more about the program.