The following outlines course requirements for the RN to BSN program at Frostburg State University. The top portion of the chart
indicates the courses required for the A.S. degree in nursing from Harford Community College and the course equivalency at the
receiving institution. The lower portion of the chart reflects additional prerequisite requirements at the receiving institution and the
HCC course equivalency. This chart is intended to show only the basic course requirements for the major and does not include the
nursing courses required for the A.S. degree in nursing from HCC or the upper-level degree requirements of the receiving
institution. Be sure to contact the four-year institution for additional admission requirements.
HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
to FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
Transferrable Prerequisite Requirements
HCC Course
BIO 203: Anatomy & Physiology I (GL)*
BIO 204: Anatomy & Physiology II (GL)*
Credits
4
4
FSU Equivalent
BIOL 321: Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 202: Anatomy & Physiology II
Credits
4
4
Area Fulfillment
Modes of Inquiry C
Dept. prerequisite
Dept. prerequisite/
Modes of Inquiry E
Core Skills 1
BIO 205: Microbiology (GL)*/°
4
BIOL 304: Microbiology°
4
ENG 101: English Composition (GE)*
3
3
MATH 216: Statistics (GM)
4
PSY 101: General Psychology (GB)
PSY 214: Human Development Across the
Life Span (GB)*/°
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (GB) (D)
3
ENGL 101: Freshman Composition
MATH 209/219: Elements of Applied
Probability & Statistics
PSYC 150: Introduction to Psychology **
3
PSYC 208: Intro to Lifespan Development°
3
3
3
Any Literature (GH)
3
SOCI 100: Introduction to Sociology**
3 credits of Humanities requirement would
be met
Modes of Inquiry D
Dept. prerequisite/
Modes of Inquiry E
Modes of Inquiry D
3
Modes of Inquiry B
3
Modes of Inquiry B
PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy (GH)
PHIL 205: Ethics (GH)
PHIL 220: Bioethics (GH)
PHIL 221: Business Ethics (GH)
PHIL 222: Environmental Ethics (GH)
Physical Education/Fitness Elective
Total:
3
1
35
PHIL 101/111: Intro to Philosophy
PHIL 102: Contemporary Ethical Problems
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-4
3
33-34
Core Skills 3
-
-
-
-
-
Additional Prerequisite Requirements for Major ***
HCC Course
BIO 210: Nutrition (GS)
- CHEM 111: General Chemistry I
Consult HCC advisor
Consult HCC advisor
Total:
Credits
3
4
3
3
13
FSU Equivalent
HEED 200: Nutrition
ENGL 338: Technical Writing °°
CHEM 201: General Chemistry I **
from The Fine & Performing Arts
from Identity and Difference
Credits
3
3
4
3
3
16
Area Fulfillment
Dept. prerequisite
Core Skills 2
Modes of Inquiry C
Modes of Inquiry A
Modes of Inquiry F
* A grade of C or better must be earned in these courses.
** These courses are prerequisites for all upper division nursing courses.
***Some courses may be satisfied at HCC, while others must be completed at FSU.
°Courses satisfy both general education and pre-requisite requirements for the RN to BSN program at FSU.
°° Course must be completed at FSU or another four-year college at the upper-division level with a grade of C or better. Eligible
courses at FSU are ENGL 308, 338, or 339.
More on the RN to BSN at Frostburg State University:
The total number of credits (in addition to HCC requirements for the RN degree) that must be completed is sixteen (16). Thirty to
fifty-five (30-55) community college credits will be accepted in transfer. No community college nursing credits will be
transferred. Thirty-five to sixty (35-60) credit hours are required at Frostburg State University. A minimum total of 120 credit
hours are required for program completion.
Contact Information: Heather Gable: hgable@frostburg.edu or 301-687-4894 / Website: http://www.frostburg.edu/nursing/
02/2013