Pathway Agreement

Maricopa Community College District
Nursing, BSN Pathway
2017-2018
Pathway Notes
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Special Requirements

Completion of the Maricopa-ASU RN-BSN Pathway Program and the special requirements satisfies the requirements for MCCCD Associate of Applied Science degree, satisfies lower division RN-BSN major requirements, and upon receipt of all application materials, guarantees admission to the ASU RN-BSN program. 

Special Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in each course and a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA in the following courses is required for guaranteed admission: ENG 101, ENG 102, (or ENG 107, ENG 108) BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 205, CHM 130 with lab, and PSY 101.  In addition, students must complete the courses that meet the listed general studies requirements with a grade of "C" or better.  These courses are not included in the 2.50 cumulative GPA computation.  All remaining courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Upon transfer to ASU: Students must have a current RN license in good standing before taking the courses in the RN-BSN program (TWC/NUR). 

All additional ASU General Studies requirements can be completed while enrolled in the RN-BSN program.  All other requirements are selected by the student and must be completed prior to graduation from ASU.

ASU will accept up to 75 transfer credit hours from an Arizona community college for the BSN. ASU will accept up to 90 transfer credit hours for traditional course work you have successfully completed at regionally accredited institutions of higher education. The applicability of the specific course toward a degree depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Students are responsible for working with their advisor to confirm all transfer transcripts are on file with ASU. For more information: https://transfer.asu.edu/credits

Pathway Requirements
First Year Composition
ENG 101: First-Year Composition or
ENG 107: First-Year Composition for ESL
3 hrs
ENG 102: First-Year Composition or
ENG 108: First-Year Composition for ESL
3 hrs
Mathematical Studies
MAT 140: College Mathematics or
MAT 141: College Mathematics or
MAT 142: College Mathematics OR
MAT 150: College Algebra or
MAT 151: College Algebra or
MAT 151AA: College Algebra / Functions I and
MAT 151AB: College Algebra / Functions II and
MAT 151AC: College Algebra / Functions III and
MAT 151AD: College Algebra / Functions IV or
MAT 152: College Algebra OR
MAT 150: College Algebra and
MAT 182: Functions OR
MAT 151: College Algebra/Functions and
MAT 182: Plane Trigonometry OR
MAT 152: College Algebra/Functions and
MAT 182: Plane Trigonometry OR
MAT 187: Precalculus OR
MAT 212: Brief Calculus or
MAT 213: Brief Calculus
3-8 hrs
May be satisfied by any course that transfers to ASU with a MA designation as shown in the Course Equivalency Guide.
Humanities, Arts, and Design
Humanities, Arts, and Design
3 hrs
Social-Behavioral Science
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology
3 hrs
Natural Science
BIO 202: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4 hrs
CHM 130: Fundamental Chemistry and
CHM 130LL: Fundamental Chemistry Laborat OR
CHM 130AA: Fundamental Chemistry with Lab
4 hrs
AGEC Awareness Areas
Cultural Diversity in the US, Historical or Global
0 hrs
ASU requires all three awareness areas (C, G, and H) for graduation. Student may select an HU General Education course that concurrently satisfies C, G, and/or H. Awareness areas may be completed at the community college or after transferring to ASU.
MCCCD Additional Requirements
CRE 101: College Critical Reading
0-3 hrs
CRE 101 or equivalent.
Additional Lower Division Requirements
BIO 156: Introductory Biology for Alli or
BIO 181: General Biology (Majors) I
0-4 hrs
BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4 hrs
BIO 205: Microbiology
4 hrs
NUR 152: Nursing Theory and Science I
9 hrs
NUR 172: Nursing Theory and Science II
9 hrs
NUR 252: Nursing Theory and Science III
9 hrs
NUR 283: Nursing Theory and Science IV
9 hrs
PSY 230: Introduction to Statistics OR
MAT 206: Elements of Statistics OR
GBS 221: Business Statistics
3 hrs
Total Required Credits: 70