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Suggested Degree Pathway for Nursing, 3.5-Year Degree, Fall 2023 and Beyond

Suggested Degree Pathway for Nursing - 3.5-year degree

For students who entered fall 2023 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW)1
3
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1011Medical Terminology for Health Professionals1
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I (SCL)1
HSCI.1051Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar1
PSYC.1010Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)3
SOCI.1010Introduction to Sociology (SS)33
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)23
HSCI.1020Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL)3
HSCI.1040Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab II (SCL)1
HSCI.1900Chemistry of Health and Environment3
HSCI.1900LChemistry of Health and Environment Lab1
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (MATH)33
Total14

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.2110Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology3
HSCI.2130Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology Lab1
HSCI.3190Pathophysiology3
NURS.2110Nursing Assessment and Skills2
NURS.2110LNursing Assessment and Skills Lab1
PSYC.2600Child and Adolescent Development3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)33
Total16

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.3060Introduction to Gerontology (SS)33
NURS.2120Introduction to Nursing Practice (DCA)3
NURS.2120LIntroduction to Nursing Practice Lab1
NURS.2120RIntroduction to Nursing Practice Medical Calcs1
NURS.2180Pharmacology for Nursing Practice3
NUTR.2060Human Nutrition (STEM)3
Total14

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
HSCI.3400IPE Research Methods (IL)33
NURS.3100Health Promotion and Risk Reduction of Families I35
NURS.3110Health Promotion and Risk Reduction of Families I Practicum (AIL)34
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
NURS.3140Health Promotion and Risk Reduction of Families II35
NURS.3150Health Promotion and Risk Reduction of Families II Practicum (SRE)34
xxxx.xxxxArts and Humanities Perspective (AH)33
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Senior Year

Summer Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
NURS.4100Health Promotion and Risk Reduction of Families III5
NURS.4110Health Promotion and Risk Reduction of Families III Practicum (CTPS)4
NURS.4120Community Health and Health Policy (QL)4
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total16

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
NURS.4130Role Transition (WOC)4
NURS.4140Role Transition Practicum6
NURS.4150Community Health Project2
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
Total15

Total Minimum Credits = 120

1If College Writing I was waived, student must enroll in College Writing II.

2If College Writing II was taken in fall, student must enroll in a free elective.

3This course may be taken either in fall or spring.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your advisor.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment.

See the catalog policy for details.