This guide can only be used by students who started college prior to Fall 2014.
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
ARCHIVED ARTICULATION GUIDE
September 2011
Updated June 2014
Wayne County Community College District – AAS in Nursing
Eastern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN Completion)
Wayne County Community College District
Eastern Michigan University
MACRAO Requirements
(35-36 credits)
1. English Writing Requirement
(6 credits)
ENG 119 English I ............................................................... 3
ENG 120 English II .............................................................. 3
2. Math/Science Requirement
(11-12 credits)
* BIO 240 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4) and
* BIO 250 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4) .................... 8
1 Choose one math course below (complete at WCCCD) ...... 3-4
MAT 131, 155, or 171
3. Social Science Requirement
(9 credits)
PS 101
American Government ......................................... 3
* PSY 101 Introductory Psychology ....................................... 3
* SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology ...................................... 3
4. Humanities Requirement (9 credits)
(9 credits)
2 Complete one course: ............................................................. 3
AAS 175, 253; ENG 212, 260, 261, 266, 290, 292,
HUM 126; MWS 102; PHL 101, or 102
Complete two courses: ............................................................ 6
Choose from courses approved by WCCCD to satisfy
the MACRAO humanities requirement. Humanities
courses must be from at least two disciplines.
(35-36 credits)
(6 credits)
ENGL 120 English Comp I (University Elective) ................. 3
ENGL 121 English Composition II ....................................... 3
(11-12 credits)
WCCCD Program Requirements
(32 credits)
NUR 110, 111, 112, 114, 116, 118, 210, 212, 214,
216, 218, and 219.
* Students who pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam
will transfer nursing credit hours as a block........................... 32
(32 credits)
Students must make an appointment with the EMU RN/BSN
completion program coordinator to present proof of passing
the NCLEX examination and to develop a plan of study.
Nursing block credit ............................................................. 32
30 credit hours will apply to the Nursing major.
2 credit hours will apply as general transfer credit.
WCCCD Additional Requirements (17 credits)
* BIO 252 Pathophysiology ................................................... 4
* BIO 295 Microbiology ......................................................... 4
* DT 130
Introduction to Nutrition......................................... 3
HSC 100 Medical Measurements & Mathematics ................ 1
* NUR 119 Pharmacology....................................................... 2
* PSY 200 Lifespan Development .......................................... 3
(16 credits)
(substitution for NURS 260)................................................... 4
BIO 328 Introductory Microbiology (3)+1 .......................... 4
DTC 202 Principles of Human Nutrition ............................. 3
No Credit ............................................................................... 0
(substitution for NURS 270) (3)-1 .......................................... 2
EDPS 325 Life Span Human Growth & Develop (4)-1 ......... 3
BIO 251 & 252 Human Anatomy & Phys I & II....................... 8
Quantitative Reasoning Requirement ................................. 3-4
(9 credits)
University Elective ................................................................. 3
PSY 101 General Psychology Lecture ............................. 3
SOCL 105 Introductory Sociology ....................................... 3
(9 credits)
Satisfies Perspectives on a Diverse World Rqmt .................. 3
Courses will transfer as GEUS or GEGA
Global Awareness/US Diversity transfer credit
Two courses: ......................................................................... 6
Courses may transfer as equivalent courses, General
Education transfer credit, or general transfer credit.
EMU Requirements that May be Taken at WCCCD or EMU
(10-11 credits)
* Complete one college level chemistry course (100 or above) . 4
Chemistry requirement ......................................................... 4
Open Electives (not to exceed 94 credits at WCCCD .......... 6-7
University Electives ............................................................ 6-7
Credits at WCCCD: ............................................ 95
Maximum Credits that transfer to EMU: .... 94
* Required for EMU’s Nursing Completion program.
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If completed at WCCCD, MAT 131, 155, or 171 satisfy EMU’s Quantitative Reasoning Requirement. If completed at EMU, MATH 110 is
required unless MATH 104 or its equivalent has been completed with a “C” or better, in which case any approved QR course may be
completed to satisfy the requirement.
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Satisfies EMU’s Perspectives on a Diverse World Requirement.
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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
ARCHIVED ARTICULATION GUIDE
September 2011
Updated June 2014
Wayne County Community College District – AAS in Nursing
Eastern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN Completion)
Completion of EMU’s Nursing Program
Major Requirements
(23 credits)
Nursing Core Courses (18 credits)
NURS 220 Health Assessment ...................................... 2
NURS 275 Essentials of Prof Nursing Practice I ........... 3
NURS 372 Nursing Research......................................... 2
NURS 375W Essentials of Prof Nursing Practice II ........... 3
NURS 450 Community Health Nursing........................... 2
1 NURS 451
Community Health Nursing Clinical .............. 3
NURS 475 Essentials of Prof Nursing Practice III .......... 3
Restricted Nursing Electives (5 credits)
Consult the Nursing Completion Advisor for suggestions.
University Electives
(7 credits)
A minimum of 7 credit hours must be completed at EMU to
satisfy the minimum of 30 credits in courses offered by
EMU. A minimum of 124 total credits is required to
graduate
Suggested Sequence for completing the program:
Minimum Credits at EMU: ............................. 30
*Minimum Credits to Graduate: ................... 124
Spring Semester
(5 credits)
NURS 450 Community Health Nursing ......................................... 2
1 NURS 451 Community Health Nursing Practice (Lab) .................. 3
May Be Taken in Any Semester
(7 credits)
University Electives ......................................................................... 7
Winter Semester
(5 credits)
NURS 220 Health Assessment ..................................................... 2
NURS 275 Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice I .............. 3
Spring Semester
(2-3 credits)
NURS Elective ............................................................................ 2-3
Fall Semester
(5 credits)
NURS 372 Nursing Research ....................................................... 2
NURS 375W Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice II ........... 3
Winter Semester
(5-6 credits)
NURS 475 Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice III ............ 3
NURS Elective ............................................................................ 2-3
The Nursing Completion Program is offered at EMU regional
centers (including at the Detroit Center) and on-line. Contact the
BSN Completion program coordinator for more information.
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Satisfies EMU’s Learning beyond the Classroom General Education requirement.
* If 94 credit hours are not transferred from WCCCD, additional EMU credits must be completed to reach the minimum of 124 credit hours
required to graduate.
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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
ARCHIVED ARTICULATION GUIDE
September 2011
Updated June 2014
Wayne County Community College District – AAS in Nursing
Eastern Michigan University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN Completion)
Additional Information:
1. In completing the coordinated program of study for this articulation agreement, course substitutions should be made with
the guidance of the advisors (indicated below) at both institutions to assure that all requirements are satisfied. Each
institution will determine the satisfaction of their individual program and degree requirements. WCCCD courses
indicated with an * are required for EMU’s Nursing Completion Program.
2. Students whose transcripts are endorsed as “MACRAO Satisfied” will only be required to satisfy three of EMU’s general
education requirements, noted on the articulation guide and listed below. These requirements may be completed at the
most appropriate time for the student, whether before or after enrollment at EMU:.
a) An approved course in Quantitative Reasoning: [at WCCCD: MAT 131, 155, or 171] or [at EMU: MATH 110 or if
Intermediate Algebra is completed with a 2.0 or better, COSC 106; MATH 105, 118, 119, 120, 140, 170; PHIL 181;
PLSC 210; SOCL 250 or STS 224 can be chosen]
b) An approved course in US Diversity or Global Awareness: [at WCCCD: Humanities: AAS 175, 253; ENG 212,
260, 261, 266, 290, 292; HUM 126; MWS 102; PHL 101, 102; Social Sciences: AAS 120, 131, 140, 150, 180, 237;
ANT 150, 152, 154; GEO 202; HIS 152, 261, 262; MS 120; MSW 101, 103, 106, 107, 114; PS 160; SOC 230; Other
Courses: SED 100] or [For EMU courses refer to the EMU online catalog]
c) an approved Learning Beyond the Classroom course or experience offered by EMU.
To use MACRAO, students must request that an official community college transcript, with the “MACRAO Satisfied”
stamp, be sent to EMU’s Admissions Office. Students who do not have “MACRAO Satisfied” on their community
college transcript will be required to satisfy EMU’s general education requirements as listed in the Undergraduate
Catalog. The MACRAO stamp may be completed after admission to EMU, however, students should inform advisors
at EMU that they intend to complete MACRAO, or they may be advised to complete additional courses for the
general education program.
3. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) will be accepted for transfer to EMU.
4. Under this agreement, EMU will waive the 60-hour rule and require that a minimum of 30 credit hours must be
completed in EMU courses, 15 hours of which must be in program requirements at the 300-level or above. Of the last 30
hours completed before graduating, a minimum of 10 credit hours must be in courses offered by EMU. A minimum of
124 credit hours, completed in-residence or accepted in transfer, is required for graduation.
5. Students should apply to both EMU and the School of Nursing RN/BSN Completion Option. The application for
admission to EMU may be accessed from the EMU Office of Admissions website. Students must submit transcripts
from all previously attended colleges. Students who speak English as a second language must submit a TOEFL or
MELAB score that meets EMU requirements.
6. The Application for Admission to the RN/BSN Option may be accessed from the School of Nursing website at
www.emich.edu/nursing/appForms.html Students must comply with the program requirements in effect at the time of
admission to the program. Current admission requirements include:
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An EMU student identification number,
Application to the RN/BSN completion option, submitted by October 1st,
Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse,
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale),
Minimum grade of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in a college-level English Composition course,
Designation on application of first and second choices for site preference for coursework.
Priority for admission into the RN/BSN Option will be given to applicants who have completed EMU”s general education
requirements or are MACRAO satisfied.
The RN/BSN Completion Option Coordinator will work with you to assist in exploration of degree requirements and
evaluation of your application for admission. Copies of the articulation guide are available on EMU’s webpage at
www.emich.edu/ccr/artguide.php.
Effective Dates: September 1, 2011 until August 31, 2014. This is a renewal of an agreement made in September 2005 and renewed in
September 2008. Students who began this program prior to the new effective date have the option of changing to this guide. If this
agreement is not renewed at the end of the effective period, students who already started the program will be given an additional three years
to be admitted to EMU under the terms of this agreement.
Contacts:
Wayne County Community College District
Eastern Michigan University
Dr. Clarissa Shavers, Dean of Nursing
Bobbi Towne, Coordinator of BSN Completion Option
Northwest Campus
311 Marshall Bldg., phone 734-487-2340
313-943-4059
rtowne1@emich.edu
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