Nursing, BSN

For Entering Freshmen and Transfer Students

Seattle University College of Nursing has a 75-year history of outstanding baccalaureate education in nursing, with an equally long tradition of community outreach and service. The aim of the College of Nursing is to provide students with the critical thinking tools and educational preparation necessary for professional practice, combined with an emphasis on values and service to others derived from the Jesuit tradition.

Requirements

To earn the bachelor of science in nursing, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits. The number of contact hours for lecture, lab, and practice/clinical courses is consistent with university policy on course scheduling. A 2.50 cumulative and 2.75 major/department grade point average is required for degree completion. All courses required for the BSN degree must be graded C (2.00) or better. Program requirements include:

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

ENGL 110 - College Writing: Inquiry and Argument
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking
HIST 120 or HIST 121
ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature
MATH 110 or above*
Lab Science (BIOL 220 required)*
Fine Arts (one approved 5 credit course)
PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person
Social Science I (PSYC 120 required)*
Social Science II (not psychology)
Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299 )
PHIL 352 - Health Care Ethics
Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399 )
Interdisciplinary course
Senior Synthesis satisfied by NURS 490 *

*Also major/program requirement; “C” (2.00) minium grade allowed.

II. Major Requirements

110 credits, including:

BIOL 200 - Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 210 - Anatomy and Physiology II
PSYC 322 - Growth and Development (or approved alternate)

Nursing upper-division credits:

III. Electives

Unspecified Elective (2)

NOTE:

Prospective students are required to work with a designated academic advisor to develop a plan for sequence of study to meet program requirements.