Nursing, A.A.S. - Degree Plan

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68 credit Hours

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General Education courses required to apply to professional curriculum (33 credit Hours)

Note:

College Algebra can be met with one of the following courses: MATH 1203 - College Algebra or MATH 1203R - College Algebra with Review . . Please refer to course catalog for pre‐requisite or placement score requirements. College Algebra must be completed within the last 5 years. A College Algebra CLEP exam is an option as well. Students must still complete 68 credit hours.

**This course has transfer-level prerequisites that are not included in this degree plan. Must be completed within the past 5 years.

Honors courses will meet degree requirements where applicable

Track I - Traditional (35 credit Hours)

Professional Curriculum: By Application and Admission Only

Track II - Accelerated (35 Hours)

Professional Curriculum: By Application and Admission Only

Summer Semester (8 credit Hours)

Fall Semester (9 credit Hours)

Spring Semester (9 credit Hours)

Summer Semester (9 credit Hours)

Note:

Applications for admission to the professional curriculum is available as follows:

Track I, April 1 - May 1 every year. Students accepted begin the following fall semester.

Track II, Nov. 1 - Dec. 1 every year. Students accepted begin the following summer semester.

Clinical placement is subject to criminal background check, drug screening and other clinical facility policies.

Check with Health Professions Academic Advisor for program and application requirements, HPadvisor@nwacc.edu

Anatomy and Physiology I and II and College Algebra must be current within 5 years.

Possible Placement Requirements

These courses are for developing college level skills.

NWACC strongly recommends that students enroll in English and math preparatory courses within the first two semesters.

These hours will not fulfill any degree requirements at NWACC. These courses will not transfer to a four year institution.

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Nursing, A.A.S. - Degree Plan

68 credit Hours

General Education courses required to apply to professional curriculum (33 credit Hours)

Note:

Track I - Traditional (35 credit Hours)

Fall Semester (8 credit Hours)

Spring Semester (9 credit Hours)

Fall Semester (9 credit Hours)

Spring Semester (9 credit Hours)

Track II - Accelerated (35 Hours)

Summer Semester (8 credit Hours)

Fall Semester (9 credit Hours)

Spring Semester (9 credit Hours)

Summer Semester (9 credit Hours)

Note:

Possible Placement Requirements