Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.), Second Degree Option
(52 credit hours)
The Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree is fully accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and has full approval status from the Texas Board of Nursing. The degree is a pre-licensure option for students who already hold a baccalaureate degree in another discipline.
Upon approval by the Texas Board of Nursing, the student will be eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Nursing 3108, 3214, 3220, 3304, 3305, 3307, 3309,3317, 3410, 3414 | 28 |
| Nursing 4212, 4221, 4302, 4307, 4322, 4325, 4404, 4411 |
24 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology 2420 | 4 |
|
Biology 2323/2123 and 2324/2124 or Health Science Professions 2301/2101 and 2302/2102 |
8 |
| Chemistry 1306/1106 |
4 |
| Communication 1315 |
3 |
|
Creative Arts: Arts 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304, Honors 2302, Music 1306, 1310, 1313, Theatre 1310 |
3 |
| English 1301, 1302, or 2311 |
6 |
| Health Science Professions 4315 |
3 |
| History 1301, 1302 |
6 |
|
Language, Philosophy, and Culture: Cultural Competence 2323, English 2321, 2322, 2323, 2326, 2329, 2331, 2341 History 2311, 2312, 2322, Philosophy 1301, 2306 |
3 |
| Mathematics 1314, 1324, 1332 |
3 |
| Political Science 2305, 2306 |
6 |
| Psychology 2301, 2315 |
3 |
| Psychology 2304 |
3 |
|
Statistics Health Science Professions 4337, Mathematics 1342 *, 3321, Psychology 2321 |
3 |
In addition, students must have completed a 3-hour research methodology course in their first baccalaureate degree program.
*Mathematics 1342 may be used to fulfill the Mathematics or Statistics requirement, but not both.