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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nursing/Licensed Practical Nurse, BS


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The Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing requires four units of English, three units of social studies, two units of math (one of which is algebra), and two units of science in high school for admission to the nursing major.

Liberal Studies: 42


As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements  with the following specifications:

Dimensions of Wellness:


  • Fulfilled by the major

Liberal Studies Electives: 5


Major: 51-54


Free Electives: 9-12


Total Degree Requirements: 120


(1) Students who achieve a higher score than a specified minimum on a department-required standardized test(s) are exempt from NURS 450 . These students would need 12cr of free electives.

(2) Students have the option of earning up to 15cr via examination and taking NURS 493  (up to 2cr) or completing NURS 330 , NURS 331 , NURS 332 , NURS 333 , NURS 336 , and NURS 337  (17cr). Exam results must be received before students register for any 300- or 400-level nursing courses other than NURS 334 .

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