Associate in Arts, Focus in Nursing Program, LPN to RN Transition

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An Associate in Arts (AA), Focus in Nursing Program, LPN to RN Transition guides students to complete the correct courses to apply to a limited access, AS degree program. However, if students are not admitted to a limited access degree program, completing the Associate in Arts is still possible by completing the courses in any AA with AS focus. All students considering a limited access program should review the AS application for all the requirements needed and for the appropriate time to apply to a program. It is important to note that students are not required to complete the AA degree to apply to an AS, limited access program.

General Education courses that must be completed by the application deadline for the AS, Nursing Program, LPN to RN Transition

ENC 1101 - Composition I 3 credits , must pass with a “C” or better
STA 2023 - Statistical Methods I 3 credits
BSC 1093C - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits and
BSC 1094C - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits
or
BSC 1085C - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits and
BSC 1086C - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits

Additional General Education and Program Specific Requirements courses considered for application to the AS, Nursing Program, LPN to RN Transition (see program application)

DEP 2004 - Human Growth and Development 3 credits
Core Humanities General Education Course, or Writing Intensive Humanities course, must pass with a “C” or better 3 credits
PSY 2012 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
or
SYG 1000 - Principles of Sociology 3 credits
HUN 1201 - Human Nutrition 3 credits
MCB 2010C - Microbiology 4 credits

Remaining General Education Courses required to complete the AA degree

ENC 1102 - Composition II 3 credits , must complete with a “C” or better
SPC 1017 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3 credits
or
SPC 2608 - Introduction to Public Speaking 3 credits
Core Humanities General Education Course, or Writing Intensive Humanities course, must pass with a “C” or better 3 credits
Writing Intensive Social Sciences course, must pass with a “C” or better 3 credits
Any Mathematics General Education Course 3 credits

Remaining Elective credits required to complete the AA degree

Any 1000 or 2000 level course - 15 credits

Associate in Arts, Focus in Nursing Program, LPN to RN Transition

General Education courses that must be completed by the application deadline for the AS, Nursing Program, LPN to RN Transition

Additional General Education and Program Specific Requirements courses considered for application to the AS, Nursing Program, LPN to RN Transition (see program application)

Remaining General Education Courses required to complete the AA degree

Remaining Elective credits required to complete the AA degree

Total Credits 60