Feb 04, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Catalog

Nursing, A.A.S. - Degree Plan


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

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.