Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Completion Program for Registered Nurses
Transfer Planning Guide: City Colleges of Chicago
UIC Online Admissions Team
1333 S. Halsted
Suite 225
Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (866) 772-2268 Option 1
E-mail: info@online.uic.edu
Please note that the following information is only a guide. It does not represent an official
agreement to transfer credits nor is it the official nursing curriculum at Truman. If you
have questions, please contact a counselor at your institution or a University of Illinois
advisor at the above phone number. If you would like a more detailed review of your
transcript(s), please send them to the above mailing address or e-mail them to the above
e-mail address.
The College of Nursing at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) has partnered with The
Global Campus to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Completion Program for
Registered Nurses online. Upon successful completion of all coursework, students will earn a
fully accredited BSN degree from UIC.
TRANSFER FACTS
 Students will be prepared to enter the program if the following requirements are met:
o Complete successfully the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing from
Truman College
o Hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse
o Have a cumulative non-nursing GPA of 2.75 (4.0 grading scale) and no less than
a “C” in all required coursework.
o Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (4.0 grading scale) in all natural science courses.
o Complete required Liberal Arts and Sciences coursework
 Students who have graduated from a State Approved ADN program and hold a current
license as a Registered Nurse will receive 33 semester hours of proficiency credit. The
credit will be awarded upon successful completion of NUSC 210 and 242, with a grade of
“C” or better, in the BSN Completion Program.
 The University of Campus admits students to the BSN Completion Program in January,
May, and August. The preferred admission deadline is two weeks prior to the start of
class.
 The non-refundable application fee is $40 (Illinois residents), $50 (Nonresidents), and
$75 (International). Tuition must be paid in full by the first day of class.
 Students should send transcripts to the UIC Online office at the address listed above.
Transcripts will be evaluated by a Student Services Advisor. Students can contact an
Advisor via the phone or email address listed above.
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OVERALL REQUIREMENTS FOR A UIC BSN DEGREE:
STEP I: Complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing at City Colleges of
Chicago
Degree Requirements of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing at CCC:
General Education Requirements at CCC
BIO 121: Biology I
BIO 226: Human Structure & Function I
BIO 227: Human Structure & Function II
CHM 100: Basic Chemical Calculations
CHM 121: Basic Chemistry
MAT 118, 125 or college level math
ENG 101: Composition
MIC 233: Microbiology
Subtotal - Gen Ed Hours Required
Nursing Requirements at CCC
NURS 101: Fundamentals of Nursing I
NURS 102: Fundamentals of Nursing II
NURS 203: Nursing in Perspective
NURS 210: Nursing Process & Alterations in Homeostasis I
NURS 211: Nursing Process & Alterations in Homeostasis II
NURS 212: Nursing Process & Alterations in Homeostasis III
NURS 213: Nursing Process & Alterations in Homeostasis IV
Subtotal – Nursing Credit Hours Required
Total Credit Hours Required for City Colleges of Chicago ADN
Semester
Hours
5
4
4
1
4
4
3
4
29
Semester
Hours
7
7
3
6
6
6
6
41
70
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STEP II: Complete additional courses required for a BSN degree at UIC and meet all other
admissions requirements listed on p. 1.
Additional Courses Required for a Baccalaureate Degree at UIC (which are not in the City
Colleges of Chicago ADN curriculum or part of the BSN Completion):
Semester
BSN Program Requirements to be taken at City Colleges of Chicago
Hours
CHM 201: General Chemistry I
5
CHM 205/206: Organic Chemistry I OR
CHM 212: Survey of Organic & Biochemistry
5
ENG 102: Composition
3
7
CD101/102: Child Development I/II OR
PSYCH 207/222: Child Psych. & Adult Development and Aging OR
PSYCH 224: Life Span Developmental Psychology
BIO 107: Nutrition - Consumer Education
3
*Understanding Individual and Society
3
*Understanding the Past (see course list on p. 3)
3
*Understanding the Creative Arts (see course list on p. 3-4)
3
*Exploring World Cultures (see course list on p. 4)
3
*Understanding U.S. Society (see course list on p. 4)
3
**Upper Division (not available at CCC)
3
Total Credit Hours for Additional Liberal Arts & Sciences Courses
38
*Select one course from the list below.
**Upper Division Requirement: This is a 3 semester hour 300/400 level course (from a four year
college/university) in humanities, natural science, or social science. This course in not required
for admission, but it must be completed to graduate from the BSN Completion Program.
STEP III: After Admission to the program, complete degree requirements at UIC for the
BSN Completion Program
I.
Degree Requirements for the BSN Completion Program at the University of Illinois
at Chicago
Nursing Requirements to be taken through UIC
NUSC 210: Health Assessment*
NUSC 242: Concepts & Processes for Contemporary Nursing
NUSC 310: Exploring Complementary/Alternative Practices
NUSC 316: Nursing Informatics
NUSC 322: Intro to Nursing Research & Stats for Evidence Based Practice
NUSC 385: Clinical Concepts & Process in Population-Focused Nursing
NUSC 390: Nursing Leadership & Management in Healthcare
NUSC 397: Issues in Nursing Practice
TOTAL
Semester
Hours
3
4
2
3
4
5
6
3
30
*Students who have graduated from a State Approved ADN program and hold a current license
as a Registered Nurse will receive 33 semester hours of proficiency credit. The credit will be
awarded upon successful completion of NUSC 210 and 242, with a grade of “C” or better, in the
BSN Completion Program.
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City Colleges of Chicago COURSES SATISFYING THE UIC LIBERAL ARTS
& SCIENCE COURSE REQUIREMENTS: One course from each category must be
completed. While some courses may fall into more than one category, they will only count for
one category.
Understanding the Past
ANT 201: Intro. to Bio. & Cultural Evolution
HIST 111/112: Hist. of the American People
HIST 113: U.S. Labor History
HIST 114: The Afro-American in American Hist.
HIST 115: Afro-American History
HIST 117: History of Chicago
HIST 141/142: History of World Civilization
HIST 212: History & Culture of China
HIST 215: History of Latin America
Understanding the Creative Arts
ART 130: African-American Art
FA 104: The World of the Cinema
FA 105: Hist. of Painting
FA 106: African Art
FA 107/108: Hist. of Arch.
FA 110: Opera & the Humanities
FREN 210: Modern Civilization & Culture
FREN 213: Intro. to Modern Literature
FREN 214: Readings in Literature
HUM 107: Popular Culture
HUM 123: Intro to Arts & Ideas
HUM 202: General Course
HUM 212: Non-Western Humanities
LIT 110: Introduction to Literature
LIT 111: Poetry
LIT 112: Drama
LIT 113: Fiction
LIT 117: American Literature
LIT 121: Cont. African-American Literature
Exploring World Cultures
ANT 201: Intro. to Bio. & Cultural Evolution
ANT 202: Cultural Anthropology
ART 130: African-American Art
FA 104: The World of the Cinema
FA 106: African Art
FREN 210: Modern Civilization & Culture
GEO 101: World Geography
GEO 102: Economic Geography
HIST 212: History & Culture of China
HIST 215: History of Latin America
HIST 247/248: African History
HUM 205: World Literature
HUM 210: Comparative Mythology
MUS 223/224: Music History
LIT 211: Shakespeare
REL 101: Introduction to Religion
SPAN 210: Modern Civilization & Culture
SPAN 214: Readings in Literature
LIT 126: Contemporary American Literature
LIT 128: Latin American Literature
LIT 129: U.S. Latino Literature
LIT 144: Literature & Film
LIT 150: Women’s Literature
LIT 211: Shakespeare
MUS 101: Fundamentals of Music Theory
MUS 121: Introduction to Music
MUS 221: Music Literature & History
MUS 223/224: Music History
SPAN 213: Introduction to Modern Literature
SPAN 214: Readings in Literature
THEA 134: Theater in the Modern World
HIST 247/248: African History
HUM 212: Non-Western Humanities
LIT 128: Latin American Literature
PHIL 108: Philosophy of Religion
PSC 203: Comparative Government
PSC 204: International Relations
REL 106: Comparative Religion
SPAN 210: Modern Civilization & Culture
SPAN 213: Intro. to Modern Literature
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Understanding U.S Society (SOC 201 recommended)
CRJ 102: Adm. of Criminal Justice
LIT 121: Cont. African-American Literature
ECO 113: Economic History of the U.S.
LIT 126: Contemporary American Literature
ECO 201/202: Principles of Economics
LIT 129: U.S. Latino Literature
HIST 111/112: History of the American People PSC 201: The National Government
HIST 113: U.S. Labor History
PSC 202: Urbana Government & Politics
HIST 114: The Afro-American in American Hist. SOC 110: Religion & Society
HIST 115: Afro-American History
SOC 201: Introduction to the Study of Society
HIST 117: History of Chicago
SOC 202: Sociology of Urban Life
HUM 107: Popular Culture
SOC 203: Marriage & Family
Understanding the Individual and Society
ANTHROPOLOGY 201: Introduction to Biological and Cultural Evolution of Humans
ANTHROPOLOGY 202: Cultural Anthropology
ECONOMICS 113: Economic History of the United States
GEOGRAPHY 101: World Geography
GEOGRAPHY 102: Economic Geography
HISTORY 142: The history of World Civilization From 1500
HUMANITIES 107: Popular Culture: Mirror of American Life
HUMANITIES 205: World Literature I
LITERATURE 150: Women’s Literature
PHILOSOPHY 106: Introduction to Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY 107: Ethics
PHILOSOPHY 108: Philosophy of Religion
POLITICAL SCIENCE 201: The National Government
POLITICAL SCIENCE 204: International Relations
PSYCHOLOGY 201: General Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY 213: Abnormal Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY 215: Psychology of Personality
COMPARATIVE RELIGION 106: Comparative Religion I – Eastern Religion
SOCIAL SCIENCE 101: General Course I – Introduction to the Scientific Study of Human
Behavior
SOCIAL SCIENCE 102: General Course II – Introduction to the Scientific Study of Society
SOCIOLOGY 201: Introduction to the Study of Society
SOCIOLOGY 202: Sociology of Urban Life
SOCIOLOGY 203: Marriage and the Family
SOCIOLOGY 211: Race and Ethnic Relations
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