Dec 26, 2024

2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Nursing, BSN

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Curriculum

The curriculum of the Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing allows for individual planning and is based on the mission statement and core values. The curriculum plan includes courses in general education, science and the humanities, and a nursing core. The curriculum exposes students to each of the major practice areas of nursing; clinical practice aids in development of skill competencies.

The baccalaureate program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the Texas Board of Nursing. Upon successful completion, students may apply to take the state licensure exam.

*Specified cognates must be completed with at least a grade of C for acceptance into the nursing program.

The model curriculum outline can be manipulated to meet student needs. Some courses have specific prerequisites. For questions or concerns, consult your advisor.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Science

Three hours from:

BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3

Foundation of Knowledge

Additional Science

Eight credit hours from the following list:

BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4 *
BIOL 2002 - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credit(s): 0
and
BIOL 3420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Credit(s): 4 *
BIOL 3020 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 3421 - Microbiology for Science Majors Credit(s): 4 *
BIOL 3021 - Microbiology for Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0

Core Labs

Two credit hours from the following list:

BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1

Computer Science

Three credit hours from the following list:

COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
CSCI 1302 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
CSIT 2301 - Introduction to Information Technology Credit(s): 3

Nutrition

Three credit hours from the following list:

NUTR 2339 - Introductory to Nutrition Credit(s): 3 *
NUTR 3339 - Introduction to Integrative and Functional Nutrition Credit(s): 3 *
NUTR 3355 - Nutrition for Health Care Credit(s): 3 *

Social Science 1

Three credit hours from the following list:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 2319 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credit(s): 3

Social Science 2

Three to four credit hours from the following list:

HDFS 3336 - Human Growth, Development and Aging in the Family Content Credit(s): 3 *
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Development Credit(s): 3 *
or
HDFS 2136 - Child Growth and Development Practicum Credit(s): 1
and
TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development Credit(s): 3 *

Foundation of Knowledge

Additional Science

Eight credit hours from the following list:

BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4 *
BIOL 2002 - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credit(s): 0
and
BIOL 3420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Credit(s): 4 *
BIOL 3020 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0
or
BIOL 3421 - Microbiology for Science Majors Credit(s): 4 *
BIOL 3021 - Microbiology for Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0

Core Labs

Two credit hours from the following list:

BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1105 - Intro to Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit(s): 1

Computer Science

Three credit hours from the following list:

COSC 1301 - Introduction to Computing Credit(s): 3
CSCI 1302 - Computer Science Principles Credit(s): 3
CSIT 2301 - Introduction to Information Technology Credit(s): 3

Nutrition

Three credit hours from the following list:

NUTR 2339 - Introductory to Nutrition Credit(s): 3 *
NUTR 3339 - Introduction to Integrative and Functional Nutrition Credit(s): 3 *
NUTR 3355 - Nutrition for Health Care Credit(s): 3 *

Social Science 1

Three credit hours from the following list:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 2319 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credit(s): 3

Social Science 2

Three to four credit hours from the following list:

HDFS 3336 - Human Growth, Development and Aging in the Family Content Credit(s): 3 *
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Development Credit(s): 3 *
or
HDFS 2136 - Child Growth and Development Practicum Credit(s): 1
and
TECA 1354 - Child Growth and Development Credit(s): 3 *

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

Pre-Nursing Requirement

NURS 3304 - Pathophysiology Credit(s): 3 *

Pre-Nursing Requirement

NURS 3304 - Pathophysiology Credit(s): 3 *

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

Nursing Major

The Nursing, Major will consist of a 50-hour core and three hours of nursing electives.

Nursing Major

The Nursing, Major will consist of a 50-hour core and three hours of nursing electives.

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

Degree Total Hours: 120

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.