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Traditional BSN Plan of Study

 

Arkansas State University University   

College of Nursing and Health Professions  

Bachelor of Science in Nursing  

  2026-2027 Plan of Study  
Students requiring developmental course work based on low entrance exam scores (ACT, SAT, ASSET, COMPASS) may not be able to complete this program of study in eight (8) semesters.   Students having completed college level courses prior to enrollment will be assisted by their advisor in making appropriate substitutions.     A minimum of 122 credit hours, of which 45 hours must be upper division credit (3000-4000 level), is required for this degree (developmental courses are excluded).     Mandatory state and institutional assessment exams will be required during your degree program.   Failure to participate in required assessments may delay graduation.    
Year 1
Semester 1
    Semester 2
Course Number Course Name

 Hrs Gen Ed    Course Number Course Name

 Hrs Gen Ed
ENGL 10103   Composition I 3 X    ENGL 10203 Composition II 3 X
MATH  11003 College Algebra 3 X    BIOL 24103 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3   
BIOL 24003   Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3 X    BIOL 24101   Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1   
BIOL 24001 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1 X   

HIST 21103 HIST 21103 or  

HIST 21203 HIST 21203 or  

PLSC PLSC 20003  

US History to 1876 or    

US History since 1876 or    

US Government  


 3 X
NURS URS 11133   Making Connections Nursing (FYE) 3 X   

ARHS 10003 10003 or  

MUSC 10003  MUSC 10003  

or  

THTR 10003 10003 

Fine Arts  

Fine Arts Visual or  

Fine Arts   Music or    

Fine Arts Theatre  


 3 X
PSYC 11003   Intro to Psychology 3 X    SOCI 10103 Introduction to Sociology   3 X
TOTAL HOURS    16       TOTAL HOURS
    16   
                          
Year 2
Semester 3    Semester 4
Course Number Course Name

 Hrs Gen Ed    Course Number Course Name

 Hrs Gen Ed
CHEM  12103   Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry I 3 X    BIOL 20003 Microbiology for Nursing and Health Professions 3 X
CHEM  12101   Fundamentals Concepts of Chemistry I Lab 1 X    BIOL 20001   Microbiology for Nursing and Health Professions Lab 1 X
NURS 22543 Concepts of Nursing 3       NURS 22002   Medical Surgical Nursing I 2   
NURS 22442   Foundations of Nursing 2       NURS 22003 Nursing Practicum I 3   
NURS 22431   Foundations of Nursing Practicum 1       NURS 33463   Patho-Based Pharmacology I 3   
NURS 22932 Health Assessment Assessment  2       NURS 22032   Professional Role Development 2   
NURS 22391   Health Assessment Practicum Practicum  1                  
NURS 22342   Nursing Calculations and Terminology 2                  
TOTAL HOURS    15       TOTAL HOURS    14   
                          
YEAR 3
Semester 5    Semester 6
Course Number Course Name Hrs Gen Ed    Course Number Course Name Hrs Hrs  Gen Ed
  

Statistics-any three hour course hour course 

 3       NURS 33302 Intro to Nursing Research   2   
NURS 33143 Medical Surgical Nursing II   3       NURS 33205   Medical Surgical Nursing III 5   
NURS 37432   Essentials of Mental Health Nursing   2       NURS 33305   Nursing Practicum III 5   
NURS 33145 Nursing Practicum II 5      

ENGL 21103 21103 or  ENGL 21203 21203 or  

PHIL 11003 PHIL 11003 

Humanities  

World Literature to 1660 or World Literature since 1660                            1660                             or Intro to Philosophy  Philosophy  

 3 X
NURS 33473   Patho-Based Pharmacology II 3                  
TOTAL HOURS       16    TOTAL HOURS    15   
                          
Year 4
Semester 7    Semester 8
Course Number Course Name Hrs Gen Ed    Course Number Course Name Hrs Gen Ed
NURS 44343   Professional Nursing: Community 3       NURS 44005   Medical Surgical Nursing IV   5   
NURS 44542 Health Care Administration 2       NURS 44002   Essentials of Obstetric Nursing 2   
NURS 44102 Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 2       NURS 44006   Nursing Practicum IV 2   

NURS 44106

Nursing Practicum V  

 6       NURS 44481   Critical Decision Making and Testing Competencies in Nursing   1   

ENGL 21103 

HIST 21103 or ENGL 21203 

HIST 21203 or  

PHILPLSC 11003 

20003 

or 

ARHS 10003 or 

MUSC 10003  

or 

THTR 10003

FineHistory/Government Arts or Humanities 

WorldUS LiteratureHistory to 1660 1876 or 

WorldUS LiteratureHistory since 16601876 or 

IntroUS to Philosophy or  

Fine Arts-Visual or Fine Arts-Music or 

Fine Arts-Theatre Government

(select select course not previously taken)taken, but must have a History AND Government, NOT 2 History courses) 

 

 3 X               

TOTAL HOURS

  

 16       TOTAL HOURS    14   

Total JR/SR Hours: 55

Total Degree Hours: 122
*Please see the current current Undergraduate Bulletin  for Graduation Requirements.  

  

  

  

 

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