Health Sciences-Nursing
Program Description: This degree is awarded to students who complete 60 hours of credit in college-level courses. The courses provide a foundation for transfer and core completion, as well as meeting many of the required academics for Health Sciences programs.
Use this Program Map as an advising guide to choose courses with your advisor and track progress toward milestones and completion of the degree program. The map provides students a suggested course sequence to timely program completion.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER PROGRAM PLAN FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
Plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters
First Semester
| Course | SCH | LEC | LAB | CLN | Cont.Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2401 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 96 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| PHIL 2306 | Intro to Ethics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| TOTAL | 13 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 240 |
Second Semester
| Course | SCH | LEC | LAB | CLN | Cont.Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2402 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 96 |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth & Development | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| MATH 1342 | Elem. Statistics | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| SPCH x3xx | Any speech in Blinn Core | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Elective | As suggested/per advisor | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| TOTAL | 15 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 272 |
Summer and/or Minimester NA
Third Semester
| Course | SCH | LEC | LAB | CLN | Cont.Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2420 OR BIOL 2421 | Microbiology-Non Science Majors OR Microbiology |
4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 96 |
| HIST 1301 | U.S. History I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Government | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| CrArt x3xx | Any in Blinn Core | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| TOTAL | 16 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 288 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | SCH | LEC | LAB | CLN | Cont.Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1302 | U.S. History II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Government | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Elective | As suggested/per advisor | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| CHEM 1405 OR CHEM 1411 | Intro to Chemistry OR General Chemistry I |
4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 96 |
| BIOL 1322 | Nutrition | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| TOTAL | 16 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 288 | |
| Total Degree Hours | 60 | 45 | 9 | 0 | 864 |
SCH = Semester Credit Hours
LEC = Lecture Course Hours
LAB = Laboratory Course Hours
CLN = Clinical Hours
Cont.Hrs. = Contact Hours
Electives should be selected with guidance from an advisor. Directed Electives for Nursing: ENGL 2311, SOCI 2319. Students interested in applying for competitive-entry health sciences programs at Blinn College may need a specific course. Recommendations may include, but are not limited to BCIS 1305, PSYC 2319, SOCI 2326, or any other core course not listed. Prerequisite courses for competitive entry programs may need to be taken at times different from the listing in the degree plan.
Marketable Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Personal Responsibility
- Social Responsibility
Transfer Information
This degree provides a pathway to transfer to a four-year college or university where students can earn a baccalaureate degree. Students are strongly encouraged to select a transfer destination by the time they have completed 30 semester credit hours. Students should consult with their chosen transfer institution regarding recommended courses that will transfer and be applied to their baccalaureate degree program.
For more information on program transfer information to four-year institutions visit Blinn’s transfer information site: www.blinn.edu/transfer-information