Cleveland State University
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
First Year
Fall Semester ENG 101 English I
MTH 116 Found. of Quantitative Literacy
ASC 101 Introduction to University Life
BIO 266/267 Anat & Physiology I & Lab
CHM 251/256 Chemistry I
Semester Total
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
4
1
4
4
16
P
P
W/C
M/QL
Intro
P
P
Spring Semester ENG 102 English II
BIO 268/269 Anat & Physiology II & Lab
CHM 252/257 Chemistry II
PSY 101 Principles of Psychology
Semester Total
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
4
4
4
P
P
P
P
W/C
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
3
4
6
4
X
X
X
SS
15
Summer Between First & Second Year
BIO 264/265 Microbiology w/Laboratory
4
P
Fall Semester NUR 200 Theory & Professional Practice
NUR 215 Fund of Nursing Practice
NUR 216 Fund of Nursing Practice Clinical
NUR 219 Pathophysiology for Nurses
NUR 220 Health Assessment
NUR 221 Health Assesment Lab
PHL 240 Health Care Ethics
Semester Total
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
2
2
3
3
2
1
3
16
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
WAC
Fall Semester NUR 300 Nursing Leadership & Mgmnt
NUR 305 Medical‐Surgical Nursing II
NUR 306 Medical‐Surgical Nursing II Clinic
NUR 312 Psych/Mental Health Nursing
NUR 313 Psych/Mental Health Nursing Clin
MTH 147 Statistics
Semester Total
Credits
Major
2
2
4
2
3
4
17
X
X
X
X
X
X
M/QL
Major
Gen Ed
Second Year
Spring Semester NUR 218 Nursing Pharmacology
NUR 225 Medical‐Surgical Nursing I
NUR 226 Medical‐Surgical Nursing I Clinic
African American Diversity Elective*
(Choose one that is also a WAC‐ see list*)
AA‐DIV
WAC
A&H
Semester Total
17
Third Year
Gen Ed
Spring Semester NUR 310 Nursing Research
NUR 325 Pediatric Nursing
NUR 326 Pediatric Nursing Clinical
NUR 380 Maternal‐Newborn Nursing
NUR 382 Maternal‐Newborn Nursing Clinic
Arts & Humanties Elective ‐ Non‐US
Semester Total
Credits
Major
Gen Ed
2
2
3
2
3
4
16
X
X
X
X
X
WAC
Credits
Major
2
3
3
4
X
X
X
A&H
Fourth Year
Credits
Fall Semester NUR 415 Medical‐Surgical Nursing III
3
NUR 416 Medical‐Surgical Nursing III Clin
5
NUR 425 Professional Role Preparation
2
US Diversity Elective
4
Apply for Spring graduation prior to Sep 9th
Semester Total 14
X
X
X
US‐DIV
Spring Semester NUR 412 Community Health Nursing
NUR 414 Community Health Nursing Clin
NUR 420 Professional Role Practicum
Social Sciences Elective ‐ Non‐US
Semester Total
Gen Ed
CAP
SS
12
Degree Total: 128 hours
Assumptions: college‐level readiness in MTH & ENG; no Foreign Language Deficiency
Program Notes: * ‐ AA‐DIV & WAC course list: ENG 347, HIS 302, HIS 305, HIS 317, HIS 325, HIS 326, HIS 369, PSM 302, UST 202, UST 251, UST 302. P ‐ Pre‐requisite courses that MUST be completed before entering the Nursing Program. The plan above is a suggested guide to ensure that all General Education, College, University, and Major requirements are met within 4 years of study. Students may deviate from the suggested placement of Gen Ed courses, although the M/QL and W/C requirements should be completed during the first year of study. Last Updated Fall 2012
Cleveland State University
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
*General Electives ensure that a student accumulates the minimum credit hour totals needed for graduation. Students must have a minimum of 128 total credit hours, of which a minimum of 42 credit hours must be upper division (300 or 400‐level courses). Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above, or may need additional electives.
University Notes:
Gen Ed Key:
SS = Social Sciences Requirement (2 courses, one of which must be focused outside the US**)
INTRO = Introduction to University Life Requirement (one course)
A&H = Arts & Humanities Requirement (2 courses, one must be focused outside the US**)
W/C = Writing/Composition Requirement (two courses; C or better required)
DIV = Social Diversity Requirement (2 courses; one US Diversity and one African American Exp.)
M/QL = Mathematics/Quantitative Literacy Requirement (two courses)
WAC/SPAC = Writing/Speaking Across the Curriculum Requirement (3 courses, one in the major)
CAP = Capstone Requirement
NS = Natural Sciences (two courses, one of which must have a lab)
** of the SS and A&H courses focused outside the US, one must be focused on Africa, Latin America, Asia or the Middle East (ALAAME)
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and the University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, the University reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein. Last Updated Fall 2012