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 |
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*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 |
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*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 |
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*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 |
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*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 1 year) |
| 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 |
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| 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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