Suggested Degree Pathway for Nursing - 4-year degree

For students who entered fall 2020 to spring 2023.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I / FYSH (CW)3
HSCI.1010Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL)3
HSCI.1030Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I (SCL)1
HSCI.1051Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar1
PSYC.1010Introduction to Psychological Science (SS)3
SOCI.1010Introduction to Sociology (SS)3
Total14

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total14
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
HSCI.1020Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL)3
HSCI.1040Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II (SCL)1
HSCI.2110Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology3
HSCI.2130Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology Laboratory1
MATH.2830Introduction to Statistics (MATH)13

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
HSCI.2510Physiological Chemistry I (STEM)3
HSCI.2530Physiological Chemistry Laboratory I1
HSCI.3190Pathophysiology3
NURS.2110Nursing Assessment and Skills2
NURS.2110LNursing Assessment and Skills Lab1
PSYC.2600Child and Adolescent Development3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)13

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
HSCI.2520Physiological Chemistry II3
HSCI.2540Physiological Chemistry Laboratory II1
HSCI.3060Introduction to Gerontology (SS)13
NURS.2120Introduction to Nursing Practice (DCA)3
NURS.2120LIntroduction to Nursing Practice Laboratory1
NURS.2120RIntroduction to Nursing Practice Medication Calcs1
NURS.2180Pharmacology for Nursing Practice3

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
HSCI.3400IPE Research Methods (IL)13
NURS.3100Health Promotion Risk Reduction Families I15
NURS.3110Health Promotion and Risk Reduction of Families Practicum I (AIL)14
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)3

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
NURS.3140Health Promotion Risk Reduction Families II15
NURS.3150Health Promotion Family Practicum II (SRE)14
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3

Senior Year

Fall Semester

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

Spring 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

1This 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.