Pre-Nursing
Associate in Arts
Purpose
This program of study is designed for students who intend to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a baccalaureate institution. The educational plan provides courses identified by both public and private colleges and universities to prepare students for further study in the field of nursing. Admission to all nursing programs in Washington State is highly competitive. Completing this program of study will prepare students to transfer with junior standing to most four-year colleges and universities in Washington State but does NOT guarantee admission to the Nursing program(s). Students are urged to consult an advisor and refer to the admissions requirements for individual baccalaureate institutions for specific requirement and admission criteria.Fall Quarter, First Year
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I (C) | 5 |
| MATH 108 | Probability & Statistics (M) | 5 |
| Humanities Distribution (H) | 5 | |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| ENGL 102 | English Composition II (C) | 5 |
| CHEM& 121 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 5 |
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology (SS) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| BIOL& 170 | Human Biology (S) | 5 |
| CHEM& 122 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry (S) | 5 |
| PSYC& 200 | Lifespan Psychology (SS) | 5 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| HUM 110 | Ethics and Cultural Values (H) | 5 |
| NUTR& 101 | Introduction to Nutrition (S) | 5 |
| ZOOL 251 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I (S) | 5 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| SOC& 101 | Introduction to Sociology (SS) | 5 |
| SPEE 110 | Principles of Speech Communications (H) | 5 |
| ZOOL 252 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II (S) | 5 |
| Health & Fitness Distribution (HF) | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| BIOL& 260 | Introduction to Microbiology (S) | 5 |
| ZOOL 253 | Human Anatomy & Physiology III (S) | 5 |
| Social Science Distribution (SS) | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
It is strongly recommended that students take at least one course that provides an understanding of and sensitivity to human diversity. Please refer to the admissions requirements for individual baccalaureate institutions for specific requirements.
ZOOL 253, although not required, is strongly recommended.
Students are required to complete 3-5 credits in a Diversity course (D). A list of courses that satisfy the Diversity Requirement can be found in the college catalog.