General Pre-Nursing Courses

62 Semester Hours of Required Pre-Nursing Curriculum to be Completed at the College of Choice Prior to Enrollment at the College of Nursing.

Application may be made upon completion of at least 30 semester hours of Pre-Nursing courses, which must include at least 8 semester hours of physical/life sciences. An overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 plus a 2.50 GPA for anatomy & physiology I & II are required for admission. Only course grades of C or above are transferable. If the hours total less than 62, an additional course (s) must be taken in any area of choice.

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy/Logic course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Speech (1 course) 3
  English Composition (2 courses) 6
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Introduction to Psychology 3
  Introduction to Sociology 3
  Growth & Development through Life Span 6
  (Note: If one course covers entire life span, then may take a 3 semester hour elective instead of a second growth and development course.)
Electives: 1 course 3
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: *Anatomy & Physiology (2 courses) 8
  *Chemistry (1 course) 4
  Microbiology (1 course) 4
  Nutrition 3
  *Must include a laboratory component
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Introduction to Statistics 3
Elective: In any of the major content areas 3

Student must take a 3 semester hour elective course of choice in any of the major content areas.  It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to  satisfy this elective.

The requirements of the Pre-Nursing curriculum incorporate both the General Education Core Curriculum adopted by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Specific Courses required to support the nursing major.

 

 BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Speech 101  3
  English 101 3
  English 102 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psych 101 3
  Soc 101 3
  Psych 200 3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bio 145 4
  Bio 146 4
  Chem 101 or 110 4
  Biol 261 4
  Biol 120 3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Math 108 or Mat 228 3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 BRADLEY UNIVERSITY

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Com 103 3
  Eng 101 3
  Eng 115 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 103 3
  Soc 100 3
  Psy 304 3
  Psy 314 3
Elective: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 3
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bio 122 4
  Bio 200/203 4
  Chem 100 or 101 4
  Biol 202 4
  Fcs 303 3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Math 111 or Psy 205 3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 CARL SANDBURG COLLEGE

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Spe 120 3
  Eng 101 3
  Eng 102 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 101 3
  Soc 101 3
  Psy 265 3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bio 211 4
  Bio 212 4
  Chem 110 4
  Bio 200 4
  Nut 110 3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Math 110 or 210 3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Spec 1310C 3
  Eng 1001C 3
  Eng 1002C 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 1879C 3
  Soc 2710 3
  Fcs 1800 3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bio 2001G 4
  Bio 2200 4
  Chem 1310/1315 4
  Bio 1004G OR 3300 3-4
  Fcs 2100 3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Psych 2610 or Mat 2250C 3-4
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 Eureka Colelge

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 1 course 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Com 110 or 200
3
  Eng 101 W
3
  Eng 102 W 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 101 3
  Soc 102 3
  Psy 205 3
  Psy 208 3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 3
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bio 163 4
  Bio 264 4
  Chm 131
4
  Bio 320
4
  Hed 284 3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Mat 260 3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Comm 101 3
  Eng 101 3
  Eng 102 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 101 3
  Soc 101 3
  Psy 209 3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Biol 181 4
  Biol 182 4
  Chem 120 4
  Biol 191 4
  Hlth 120 3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Mat 141 4
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Comm 110 3
  Engl 110 3
  Engl 111 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 110 3
  Soc 110 3
  Psy 202 3
  Psy 220

3

Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 3
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Biol 205 4
  Biol 206 4
  Chem 115 or 120 4
  Biol 210 4
  Fcs 110 or Fcs 120 2-3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Math 110 or above 3
  Math 111 or Math 211 or Psy 250 3-4
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Com 110
3
  Eng 101 3
  Eng 145 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 110 3
  Soc 106 3
  Psy 113
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bsc 181
4
  Bsc 182/183
4
  Che 110/112 5
  Bsc 160
4
  Fcs102 3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Psy 138 or Soc 275
3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Sph 1001 3
  Eng 1001 3
  Eng 1002 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 1000 3
  Soc 1000 3
  Alh 11002
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bio 1007 4
  Bio 1008 4
  Chm 1004 4
  Bio 1009 4
  Alh 1000
3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Mth 1008 3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 Lincoln Christian University

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: ID 101
3
Electives: 2 courses
One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
6
   
Communications:
Required: LA 113
3
  LA 111
3
  LA 210
3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: SS 171
3
  SS 164
3
  SS 249
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: SC 256 I
4
  SC 256 II
4
  SC 157
4
  SC 251/252
4
  SC 113
3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: MA 190
3
  MA 295
3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. Student may need additional 3 semester hour Elective for minimum of 62 total hours.
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LINCOLN COLLEGE - LINCOLN, IL 

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Spe 101 3
  Eng 101 3
  Eng 102 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 101 3
  Soc 101 3
  Psy 202
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bio 107 4
  Bio 108 4
  Chm 101 4
  Bio 208 4
  Bio 112
3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Mat 105 or above
3
  Mat 110 3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Spe 101
3
  Com 111
3
  Com 112
3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 101 3
  Soc 101 3
  Psy 220
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Hit 205 4
  Hit 206
4
  Che 100 4
  Bio 220 4
  Hit 207
3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3-4
  Mat 141 4
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 MONMOUTH COLLEGE

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Comm 101
3
  Eng 110G 4
  Intg 101
4
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 101G 4
  Soc 101 3
  Psy 231
3
  Psy 241
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 3
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: *Biol 204 4
  Biol 200 4
  Biol 302 or taken at another college 4
  Chem 140G
3-4
  Chem101 (nutrition)
3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
  *Prerequisite - Biol 150
   
Mathematics:
Required: Math 104 or 114 or higher 3
  Math 106 or Math 207
4
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Com 110 or 200
3
  Eng 103 3
  Eng 104 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psyc 102 3
  Soci 170 3
  Psyc 225
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bios 104 4
  Bios 357 4
  Chm 110A 4
  Bios 313 4
  Fcns 201 3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Stats 208
3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 PARKLAND COLLEGE

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Spe 101 3
  Eng 101 3
  Eng 102 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 101 4
  Soc 101 3
  Psy 209
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bio 121 4
  Bio 122 4
  Che 101 5
  Bio 123 4
  Bio 120
3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Mat 108 or 160
3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 RICHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Spch 101 3
  Eng 101 3
  Eng 102 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psych 110 3
  Socio 110 3
  Psych 145
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Biol 201 4
  Biol 202 4
  Biol 220
4
  Chem 100
4
  Hlth 220
3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Mat 113 4
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, Illinois

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Spcm 101 3
  Engl 101 3
  Engl 102 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 102 3
  Soc 108 3
  Psy 301
3
  Psy 303
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Phsl 301
4
  Phsl 310
5
  Chem 140A 4
  Micr 201
4
  Fn 215 2
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Soc 308
3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Edwardsville, Illinois

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Spe 105 3
  Eng 101 3
  Eng 102 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 111 3
  Soc 111 3
  Psy 201
3
  Psy 204
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 3
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bio 240a 4
  Bio 240b 4
  Chem 120a/124a 4
  Bio 350 4
  He 260
3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Psy 211 or Soc 312
3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 SPOON RIVER COLLEGE

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Com 103
3
  Eng 101 3
  Eng 102 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psych 130 3
  Soc 100 3
  Psych 236
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Bio 200 4
  Bio 201 4
  Che 160 4
  Bio 206 4
  Hs 106
3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Mat 132 3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Spcon 101 3
  Rhet 105
4
  Rhet 108
4
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Soc 100
4
  Psych 100
4
  Hdfs 105
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 6
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Mcb 244/245
5
  Mcb 246/247
5
  Chem 101 4
  Mcb 100/101
5
  Fshn 120 3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Stat 100 or Psych 235 3-5
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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 WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Category Courses Sem Hrs.
     
Humanities:
Required: Any Philosophy course 3
Electives: 2 courses 6
  One elective is required in the Fine Arts. Suggested areas-philosophy, religious studies, music, art, theater, history, literature.
   
Communications:
Required: Comm 241
3
  Eng 180 3
  Eng 280 3
     
Social & Behavioral Sciences:
Required: Psy 100 4
  Soc 100 3
  Psy 221
3
  Fcs 121 or Psy 422
3
Electives: Suggested areas- anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, economics. 3
     
Physical & Life Sciences:
Required: Zool 230
4
  Zool 231
4
  Chem 101 4
  Micr 200
4
  Fcs 109 3
  Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry must include a laboratory component.
   
Mathematics:
Required: Any transferable college math course 3
  Stat 171 or Psych 223
3
     
Electives
Required: Student must take a 3 semester hour Elective course of choice in any of the major content areas. It is recommended that anyone without computer knowledge take a computer class to satisfy this elective. 3

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