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Degree Options

Bachelor of Science in Nursing suggested
cluster options

Cluster 1: Critical/Analytical/Sciences
Cluster 2: Communication
Cluster 3: Cultural Diversity
Cluster 4: Social Competency
Cluster 5: Humanistic Appreciation
Cluster 6: Open electives

Cluster 1: Critical/analytical/science
AST A100 The Solar System
AST A105 Stars and Galaxies
BIOL N100 Contemporary Biology
BIOL N107 Exploring the World of Animals (4 cr)
BIOL N200 The Biology of Women
BIOL N212 Human Biology
CHEM C100 World of Chemistry
CHEM C101* Elementary Chemistry I
CHEM C110 The Chemistry of Life
GEOL G107 Environmental Geology
GEOL G109 Fundamentals of Earth History
GEOL G115 Introduction to Oceanography
MATH M110 Not accepted for admission
MATH M111 Not accepted for admission
MATH M118* Finite Math
MATH M119* Brief Survey of Calculus I

MATH M151*

Algebra and Trigonometry (5cr)
MATH M153* Algebra and Trigonometry I
PHIL P162 Logic
PHIL P265 Introduction to Symbolic Logic
PHYS P100 Physics in the Modern World (5cr)
PHYS P200 Our Physical Environment
  *Prerequisite needed
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Cluster 2: Communication
ASL A117 Beginning American Sign Language
COMM C180* Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
COMM C223* Business and Professional Communication
COMM C228 Discussion and Group Methods
COMM M150 Mass Media and Contemporary Society
COMM R110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
COMM R227 Argumentation and Debate
CSCI N100 Introduction to Computers and Computing
CSCI N241 Fundamentals of Web Design
ENG W132* Elementary Composition II
ENG W206 Introduction to Creative Writing
ENG W231* Professional Writing Skills
ENG W290 Writing in the Arts and Sciences
ENG W315 Writing for the Web
ENG W331 Business and Administrative Writing
Any beginning level Foreign language
  *Prerequisite needed
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Cluster 3: Cultural Diversity
AFRO A150 Survey of the Culture of Black Americans
AFRO A202 The West and the African Diaspora
AMST A301 The Question of American Identity
ANTH A104 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANTH E310 Cultures of Africa
ANTH E320 Indians of North America
ANTH E356 Cultures of the Pacific
FOLK F101 Introduction to Folklore
HIST A352 History of Latinos in the United States
HIST H105 American History I
HIST H106 American History II
HIST H108 Perspectives on the World to 1800
HIST H109 Perspectives on the World since 1800
HIST H221 Studies in African, Asian, or Latin American History
INTG I300 Global Dialogues

NURS B104

Power Up: Strategies for Academic Success
(For first semester freshmen only)
REL R133 Introduction to Religion
REL R173 American Religion
REL R212 Comparative Religions
REL R283 Religions, Ethics, and Values
REL R339 Varieties of American Religion
SOC R325* Gender and Society
SOC R415* Sociology of Disability
SOC R461* Race and Ethnic Relations
SWK S100 Understanding Diversity in a Pluralistic Society
WOST W105 Introduction to Women's Studies
  *Prerequisite needed
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Cluster 4: Social Competency
BUS X100 Business Administration: Introduction
ECON E101 Survey of Current Economic Issues and Problems
ECON E201 Introduction to Microeconomics
LSTU L100 Survey of Unions and Collective Bargaining
LSTU L205 Contemporary Labor Problems
OLS 252 Human Behavior in Organizations
OLS 263 Ethical Decisons in Leadership
OLS 274 Applied Leadership
POLS Y101 Introduction to Political Science
POLS Y103 Introduction to American Politics
POLS Y211 Introduction to Law
POLS Y213 Introduction to Public Policy
PSY B310* Life Span Development
PSY B354* Adult Development and Aging
PSY B360* Child and Adolescent Psychology
PSY B370* Social Psychology
PSY B376* The Psychology of Women
PSY B380* Abnormal Psychology
PSY B394* Drugs and Behavior
PSY B396 Alcohol, Alcoholism, and& Drug Abuse
SOC R121 Social Problems
SOC R220* The Family
SOC R234* Social Psychology
SOC R240* Deviance and& Social Control
SOC R327* Sociology of Death and Dying
SPEA H120 Contemporary Health Issues
SPEA H320 Health Systems Administration
SPEA J101 The American Crinimal Justice System
  *Prerequisite needed
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Cluster 5: Humanistic Appreciation
CLAS A301 Classical Archaeology
CLAS C205 Classical Mythology
COMM T130 Introduction to Theatre
FILM C292 An Introduction to Film
ENG L105 Appreciation of Literature
ENG L115 Literature for Today
ENG L200 Popular Culture
ENG L203 Introduction to Drama
ENG L204 Introduction to Fiction
ENG L207 Women and& Literature
ENG L213 Literary Masterpieces I
HER H100 Art Appreciation
HER H101 History of Art I
HER H103 Introduction to Contempoary Art
HPER F255 Human Sexuality
HPER F258 Marriage and Family Interaction
HPER H160

First Aid and Emergency Care
(Students will earn CPR card good for 1yr)

HPER H195 Principles and Applications of Lifestyle Wellness
MUS M174 Music for the Listener
MUS Z201 History of Rock 'n' Roll Music
PHIL P110 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL P120 Ethics
PHIL P281 Philosophy of Religion
PHIL P322 Philosophy of Human Nature
Cluster 6: Open Electives
Most 100-400 level courses may be used, including electives taught by the School of Nursing; however, you may not use courses already assigned to fulfill another degree requirement. Consult with your academic advisor.
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