Diploma in General Studies - Pre-Nursing

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Program Description

The Diploma in General Studies – Pre-Nursing program is a pathway into Herzing University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. This program offers students foundational knowledge to prepare for a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Interaction in courses within the general studies program, promotes critical thinking and problem solving through various course offerings.

Program Objectives

Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:

Identify personal, academic, and professional/career goals
Integrate principles of critical thinking through knowledge application
Demonstrate effective problem-solving skills
Analyze the science behind maintaining body homeostasis

Program Content

A minimum of 24.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.

Required Courses

All courses, 22.00 semester credit hours, are required.

MA 109 - College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
PS 101 - Psychology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
SC 150 - Principles of Nutrition Semester Credit Hours: 2.00
SC 166 - Microbiology Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
SC 186 - Chemistry Semester Credit Hours: 3.00
The following courses must be completed with a grade of “B” (80%) or better. Only two attempts are permitted for each course and a student who fails to successfully complete in the maximum attempts will be ineligible for enrollment in the nursing programs.
SC 146 - Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Credit Hours: 4.00
SC 246 - Anatomy and Physiology II Semester Credit Hours: 4.00

Personal and Professional Development Courses

2.00 semester credit hours are required.

PD 121 - Professional Development I Semester Credit Hours: 1.00
PD 202 - Professional Development II (Semester Credit Hour Course) Semester Credit Hours: 1.00