Accelerated BS in Health Sciences—Health Professions Pathways
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Pre-Nursing Pathway
The key step to have a successful nursing career is getting a solid pre-professional and professional education. The accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at Jefferson is a proven path to becoming a successful nurse. Jefferson graduates are recognized throughout the country as leaders in education, research, healthcare delivery and community service.
In the Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Nursing pathway program, students will complete all prerequisite coursework required to enter a BS in Nursing. Students will build strong skills in critical thinking and problem solving through foundation courses in the sciences, psychology and humanities.
Students who successfully complete the Pre-Nursing pathway will be able to transition into the Jefferson’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), which is offered at the Center City Campus and the Dixon Campus.
Pre-Nursing Pathway Curriculum
The Accelerated BS in Health Sciences - Pre-Nursing pathway consists of 55 credits of prerequisite coursework.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| CSSX 200 | Foundations for Lifelong Learning | 3 |
| CHMX 110/111 | Chemistry I/Lab | 4 |
| BIOX 110/113 | Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab | 4 |
| BIOX 111/114 | Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab | 4 |
| BIOX 215/216 | Microbiology /Lab | 4 |
| MATX 120 OR MATX 154 | College Algebra OR Pre-calculus | 3 |
| STAX 211 | Finding & Evaluating Statistical Data | 3 |
| NUTX 301 | Nutrition | 3 |
| ENGX 110 | College Writing | 3 |
| COMX 240 OR COMX 375 | The Blog OR Public Relations | 3 |
| PSYX 101 | Fundamentals of Psychology | 3 |
| SOCX 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSYX 253 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYX 251 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PHLX 300 OR PHLX 222 | Healthcare Ethics OR Applied Professional Ethics | 3 |
| Option of: HUMX 315, PHLX 101, CLCX 310, CLCX3 40, HRMX 350, MGTX 305 | Choose 1 course: Logic, Philosophy, Ethics, Critical Thinking, Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 55 | |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Curriculum
To progress to the professional phase of Nursing program students must meet the GPA requirement and experience qualifications. Pre-nursing students who meet the progression criteria into the professional program, are guaranteed admission in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Jefferson - learn more about the program.