Suggested Degree Pathway for Nursing - 3.5-year degree
For students who entered fall 2016 to spring 2019.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I / FYSH (CW) | 3 |
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab I (SCL) | 1 |
| NURS.1010 | Strategies for Academic Success | 1 |
| PSYC.1010 | General Psychology (SS) | 3 |
| SOCI.1010 | Intro to Sociology (SS) | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.2110 | Basic Clinical Microbiology | 3 |
| HSCI.2130 | Basic Clinical Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.2510 | Physiological Chemistry I (STEM) | 3 |
| HSCI.2530 | Physiological Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| NURS.3010 | Research Nursing & Health Care (IL)1 | 3 |
| NURS.3130 | Nursing Assessment & Skills | 2 |
| NURS.3130L | Nursing Assessment & Skills Lab | 1 |
| Total | 14 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.2520 | Physiological Chemistry II | 3 |
| HSCI.2540 | Physiological Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.3190 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| NURS.2120 | Intro to Nursing Practice (DCA) | 3 |
| NURS.2120L | Intro to Nursing Practice Lab (DCA) | 1 |
| NURS.2120R | Intro to Nursing Practice Medication Calcs | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Hum. Persp. (AH)1 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Junior Year
Senior Year
Total Minimum Credits = 120
1This course may be taken either in Fall or Spring.
2This course must be taken concurrently with NURS.3140 & NURS.3150
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.
Last Updated: 5/16/2019.