Accelerated BS in Health Sciences-Health Professions Pathways
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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.