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Entry Level-BSN Pre-Requisite Courses
All applicants to the
EL-BSN program must complete the following 8 approved undergraduate courses prior
to entering the program: Chemistry (combined inorganic, organic and biochemistry),
Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Microbiology, English, Math, Critical Thinking,
and Speech.
**Chemistry:
CHEM 200 or an approved undergraduate
level chemistry course that introduces the fundamental concepts
of general, organic and biochemistry and their applications to the health sciences
(minimum of 4 units and must include a lab component).
We will also accept any Introductory or General Chemistry course with lab AND a
one-semester course of introduction to Organic and Biochemistry course with lab.
Approved Chemistry Courses
**Human Anatomy: KNES 191A or a human anatomy course that includes: Structural survey of human body, including
skeletomuscular, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary
systems (minimum of 4 units and
must include a lab component). Or an integrated
4-5 unit Anatomy/Physiology I course with lab.
Approved Human Anatomy Courses
**Human Physiology: BIOL 191B or a human physiology course that includes human systems physiology through cell physiology
with emphasis on membrane properties
(minimum of 4 units and must include a lab component).
Or an integrated
4-5 unit Anatomy/Physiology II course with lab.
Approved Human Physiology Courses
**Microbiology: BIOL 202 or a microbiology course
that covers introduction to biology of microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, protozoa,
algae, fungi), their significance as model systems for understanding fundamental
cellular processes, and their role in human affairs (minimum of 4 units and
must include a lab component).
Approved Microbiology Courses
English Composition: ENGL 101 or a college level
writing course usually completed during the first two years of a baccalaureate program.
Students who receive a waiver of this requirement in their baccalaureate program
due to successful completion of an Advanced Placement Examination must submit proof
of the Advanced Placement Examination score. To see if courses
at your community college will transfer to Cal State Fullerton, you may check on
ASSIST, a database that houses the transfer agreements between all California community
colleges and California public universities. The website address for ASSIST is www.assist.org. You may also contact the Transfer
Center or Counseling Center at your community college for assistance.
Speech: HCOM 100 or 102 or a Communication Studies
course that provides an introduction to theory and practice
of interpersonal communication. Or a Public Speaking course that
covers the
theory and presentation
of public speeches, including an analysis of determinants of comprehension and attitude
formation; selection and organization of speech materials, development of delivery
skills and evaluation of message effectiveness.
To see if courses at your community college will transfer
to Cal State Fullerton, you may check on ASSIST, a database that houses the transfer
agreements between all California community colleges and California public universities.
The website address for ASSIST is www.assist.org.
You may also contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community
college for assistance.
Math (MATH 115 is preferred): College Algebra course or higher is preferred.
To see if courses at your community college will transfer
to Cal State Fullerton, you may check on ASSIST, a database that houses the transfer
agreements between all California community colleges and California public universities.
The website address for ASSIST is www.assist.org.
You may also contact the Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community
college for assistance.
Critical Thinking:
Any CSU A3 course. To see if
courses at your community college will transfer to Cal State Fullerton, you may
check on ASSIST, a database that houses the transfer agreements between all California
community colleges and California public universities. The website address for ASSIST
is www.assist.org. You may also contact the
Transfer Center or Counseling Center at your community college for assistance.
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Please note: All science courses must have been completed within 5 years of applying
for the program. There is no recency requirement for the English, Speech, Critical
Thinking or Math pre-requisites.
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