Nursing, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sample Plan for New Students
Degree Requirements
- Total Credits: Minimum of 180
- Credits in Major: 137
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75
- Minimum Major GPA: 3.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 |
UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
*PSYC 1200 – Introduction to Psychology (5) |
| Course 2 | *BIOL 1100 - Principles of Cell Biology (5) | *BIOL 2200 – Anatomy & Physiology I (5) | *BIOL 2210 – Anatomy & Physiology II (5) |
| Course 3 | *CHEM 1200 – Chemistry of Life (5) | *MATH 1010 – College Algebra for Business (5) OR Higher | *BIOL 2220 – Principles of Microbiology (5) |
*Prerequisite course(s) used in calculating your nursing major pre-requisite GPA
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 2 | *NURS 2520 – Health Care in the 21st Century (3) | NURS 3405 – Health Assessment & Interventions (5) | NURS 3305 – Introduction to Pharmacology (5) |
| Course 3 | *NURS 3705 – Nutrition for Health Promotion (2) | NURS 3205 – Pathophysiology (5) | NURS 3190 – Promoting Health of Older Adults - Theory (2) |
| Course 4 | *PSYC 3220 – Growth & Development (5) | NURS 3191 - Promoting Health of Older Adults - Clinical (3) |
*Prerequisite course(s) used in calculating your nursing major pre-requisite GPA
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | NURS 3520 – Statistics & Research for Evidence-Based Practice (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 2 | NURS 4401 – Population Health Internship I (1) | NURS 4402 – Population Health Internship II (1) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 3 | NURS 3390 – Promoting Mental Health - Theory OR NURS 3590 – Promoting Reproductive Health - Theory (5) | NURS 3390 – Promoting Mental Health - Theory OR NURS 3590 – Promoting Reproductive Health - Theory (5) | NURS 4403 – Population Health Internship III (1) |
| Course 4 | NURS 3391 - Promoting Mental Health – Clinical OR NURS 3591 – Promoting Reproductive Health - Clinical (5) | NURS 3391 – Promoting Mental Health - Clinical OR NURS 3591 – Promoting Reproductive Health - Clinical (5) | NURS 4590 – Promoting Health of Populations & Communities - Theory (4) |
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | NURS 4520 – Senior Synthesis: Leadership for Health Equity (5) |
| Course 2 | NURS 4190 – Promoting Health of Children & Families -Theory OR NURS 4390 – Promoting Health of Adults - Theory (5) |
NURS 4190 – Promoting Health of Children & Families - Theory OR NURS 4390 – Promoting Health of Adults - Theory (5) |
NURS 4790 – Transition to Professional Practice (2) |
| Course 3 | NURS 4191 – Promoting Health of Children & Families - Clinical OR NURS 4391– Promoting Health of Adults - Clinical (5) |
NURS 4191 – Promoting Health of Children & Families - Clinical OR NURS 4391 – Promoting Health of Adults - Clinical (5) |
NURS 4791 – Senior Practicum (6) |
University Core Requirements
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression and Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations (pre-req to UCOR 3100)
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person (pre-req to UCOR 2920)
- UCOR 2920 Ethical Reasoning (Health Care Ethics)
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities & Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges or
UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences & Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Major prerequisite courses for all BSN nursing students must be completed before the nursing course sequence begins (Winter quarter of sophomore year).
- Students must earn a C (2.0) or better in all nursing and prerequisite courses.
- Students are expected to be available the first day of the quarter through the last day of finals week.
- Clinical placements will be made by the undergraduate clinical placement team.
- Your program of study may vary due to prior educational experience or individual goals. The example below assumes you have completed no degree requirements.
- For complete information on course, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email College of Nursing Advising at CONAdvising@seattleu.edu.
Resources for Success
- Use MySeattleU for planning.
- Meet with a Career Coach from the Career Engagement Center.
- Access academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Refer to Advising Services for more guidance.