Aug 13, 2025

2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Nursing (Post RN), BSN

Degree Map

Nursing (Post RN) BSN Degree Map

The Richard and Lucille DeWitt School of Nursing offers two options through the RN to BSN program. The first track option is for graduates of associate degree or diploma nursing programs who wish to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The School of Nursing Integrated Curriculum (SONIC) track is offered to students enrolled in an associate degree nursing program who wish to complete a baccalaureate degree in nursing concurrently. Both tracks are fully online.

For information regarding admissions, please see the DeWitt School of Nursing website.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

Communication - 010

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

INCM 1305 - International and Intercultural Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

Mathematics - 020

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3

Life and Physical Science - 030

Three hours from:

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

Three hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1306 - Biology for Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1303 - Earth Science Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1304 - Earth Through Time Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

Language, Philosophy and Culture - 040

Three hours from:

ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 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
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 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

Creative Arts - 050

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
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

American History - 060

Six hours from:

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

Government/Political Science - 070

Six hours from:

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

Social and Behavioral Science - 080

Three hours from:

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3

Component Area Option - 090

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

College Requirements

Four hours from:

BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4
BIOL 2002 - Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Credit(s): 0

Four hours from:

Microbiology Lecture and Lab Requirement

BIOL 3020 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Credit(s): 4
BIOL 3021 - Microbiology for Science Majors Lab Credit(s): 0
BIOL 3421 - Microbiology for Science Majors Credit(s): 4

One hour from:

BIOL 2101 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Credit(s): 1

Three hours from:

Human Development Course

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

Nursing (Post RN) Major, BSN

Students must be admitted to the school of nursing to take the following course of study that consists of 30 hours from nursing core courses and additional nursing electives as needed.

Twenty nine hours from:

Nursing Courses. Sequence may vary due to courses offered.

NURS 3211 - Wellness and Health Promotion Credit(s): 2
NURS 4012 - Health Assessment Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 4017 - Community Care in Nursing Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 4018 - Leadership and Transition to Practice Practicum Credit(s): 0
NURS 4301 - Concepts of Disease Processes Credit(s): 3
NURS 4302 - Health Assessment Credit(s): 3
NURS 4303 - Nursing Informatics Credit(s): 3
NURS 4304 - Health Policy and Legal Aspects Credit(s): 3
NURS 4405 - Evidence-based Decision Making Credit(s): 4
NURS 4507 - Community Care in Nursing Credit(s): 5
NURS 4608 - Leadership and Transition to Practice Credit(s): 6

At least one hour and additional hours as needed from:

Complete as advised to meet In-Residence and/or Major requirements.

NURS 3150 - History in the Nursing Profession Credit(s): 1
NURS 3158 - Exploring Grief Credit(s): 1
NURS 3175 - Nursing Student Success Credit(s): 1 to 6
NURS 3251 - Violence in Families Credit(s): 2
NURS 3254 - Healthy Aging Credit(s): 2
NURS 4152 - Ethics in Nursing Credit(s): 1
NURS 4243 - Women’s Health Issues Credit(s): 2
NURS 4255 - Child Health Issues Credit(s): 2
NURS 4256 - Birthing Practices in the U.S. and Beyond Credit(s): 2

NOTE:

After completion of the first semester of RN-BSN courses, students may recieve up to 32 hours of Advanced Placement credit for previous learning.

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. Additional core labs will apply to this area of the degree.

Degree Total Hours: 120

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 (Degree Works). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

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.

Texas Success Initiative Program

All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program. See the TSI information catalog page.