Nov 30, 2023

2016-2017 Catalog

2016-2017 Catalog [PAST CATALOG]

Arts and Sciences Transfer, Science and Premedical Professional, Nursing Option (Pre-Baccalaureate), A.S.

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S. (code AS.NUR.TR)

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 60 credit hours.

Purpose: The Nursing Transfer program prepares students for transfer to area colleges and universities offering a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Range of Occupations

Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center.

Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses

AACC faculty developed the following sequence of courses to encourage greater success in each student’s program of study. This sequence incorporates all of the student’s admissions requirements for this degree and provides the student with essential notes to guide their success. It is recommended that students view and save this as they plan courses for this degree.

Click Here to View, Save, or Print a PDF Copy of the Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses for this degree

Degree/Graduation Requirements

Degree Requirements

It is recommended that entering students have high school preparation in mathematics, chemistry and biology with laboratory. Although courses in this program are those generally required by institutions that accept transfer of credit, students should consult frequently with the intended baccalaureate transfer program and academic advising for current information on program requirements.

General Education Requirements: 35-38 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements.

Arts and Humanities: 6 credits

Must select two different disciplines. See General Education Arts and Humanities Requirements for a list of approved courses.

For students intending to transfer to the University of Maryland Baltimore, humanities courses must be selected from two of the following disciplines: literature, philosophy, world languages, fine arts, COM 111 . Only one fine arts studio course may be transferred; special prerequisites apply.

Program Requirements: 22-25 credits

BIO 135 - Principles of Nutrition 3 credit hours
BIO 223 - General Microbiology 4 credit hours
BIO 234 - Anatomy and Physiology 2 4 credit hours
CHE 111 - General Chemistry 1 4 credit hours OR
CHE 115 - General, Organic and Introduction to Biochemistry 4 credit hours
Students transferring to the University of Maryland Baltimore should take CHE 115 . Students transferring to an allied health program that requires two terms of chemistry should take CHE 111 and either CHE 112 or CHE 113 , depending on the requirements of the transfer institution.
PSY 211 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit hours
Electives (consult with an advisor) 7-10 credit hours
One of the electives must be chosen to satisfy the General Education Computing Competency Requirement .
No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be used as electives.

Additional Requirements

Computer Competency Requirement

See Computing and Information Technology Competency Requirement for a list of approved courses.

Diversity Requirement

Satisfied by SOC 111 requirement.

Related Educational Opportunities

Continuing Education and Workforce Development Offerings & RN Program

Additional courses, credentials and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.

Students seeking entry to Anne Arundel Community College’s Nursing (RN) program should refer to the registered nurse program in this catalog.

Transfer Agreements

Agreements may exist for this program of study. To access agreements, go to Transfer Services.

Core Competencies

AACC offers quality degree programs that allow students to develop fundamental learning and life skills, called core competencies. For a full list of Core Competencies, click here.