May 11, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog

Pre-Nursing, A.S.


Major Code: APNS 

Mission: The associate of science in pre-nursing degree provides a foundation in general education and sciences to develop critical thinking skills, caregiving skills and to prepare students for entry into a baccalaureate nursing program.

The associate in science in pre-nursing consists of the general education curriculum and the supporting science and pre-nursing courses. In support of the mission of the University, the school, and the department, the degree seeks to develop a student with a broad and diverse background in science and general education.

Required

NURS 2112  satisfies the computer proficiency requirement.  

 

Total Credit Hours: 63 Credit Hours


General Education: 43 Credit Hours


Mathematics: 3 Credit Hours


Biological Science: 4 Credit Hours


General Education Elective: 3 Credit Hours


Take one additional course from the general education classes, not previously taken.