Nursing UAB Lower Level Degree Requirements for a Major in Nursing (School of Nursing) ATTENTION ALABAMA TWO YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS If you plan to transfer to UAB from an Alabama Junior College to study nursing, this page lists required and recommended courses in Areas I through Area V, including courses specifically required by UAB in Area V. This is the transfer page that is referred to in the articulation guide. The AGSC articulation guide and this page comprise the articulation agreement for a major in nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Please print this page, fill in your name and today's date, and attach it to the nursing articulation guide. Name (print): Signature: Date: Core Curriculum Requirements Students transferring from Alabama public two year and four year colleges and universities should consult the AGSC site for complete details regarding Areas I IV for all majors, including the list of approved courses for each institution. Specific requirements for students planning to transfer to UAB and major in nursing are included below. (Students are advised that admission to the UAB School of Nursing is through a selective process.) AREA I Written Composition (6 semester hours) Requirements include at least 6 semester hours in written composition (Both courses required) ENG 101 English Composition I ENG 102 English Composition II EH 101 English Composition I EH 102 English Composition II
AREA II Humanities and Fine Arts (12 semester hours) AGSC: Study in the humanities addresses the ability to deal with questions of values, ethics, or a esthetics as they are represented in literature, philosophy, religion, and the arts, and is fundamental to general education. Requirements include at least 12 semester hours in humanities with a minimum of 3 semester hours in literature*, 3 semester hours in the arts, and the remaining semester hours from the humanities and/or fine arts. In addition to literature, disciplines in the humanities include, but are not limited to, philosophy, religious studies, speech, foreign languages, art, music, theatre, and dance. Literature (3 6 Hours)* *Choose 1 or 2 sequenced courses as a six hour sequence in history or literature is required. ENG 251 American Literature I EH 223 American Literature I: Before 1865 ENG 252 American Literature II EH 224 American Literature II: 1865 Present ENG 261 English Literature I EH 221 British & Irish Literature I: Before 1800 ENG 262 English Literature II EH 222 British & Irish Literature II: 1800 Present ENG 271 World Literature I EH 217 World Literature I: Before 1660 ENG 272 World Literature II EH 218 World Literature II: 1660 Present Fine Art (3 Hours) ART 100 Art Appreciation ART 203 Art History I ART 204 Art History II MUS 101 Music Appreciation THR 120 Theatre Appreciation THR 126 Introduction totheatre ARH 101 The Art Experience ARH 203 Ancient & Medieval Art ARH 204 Early Modern Contemporary Art MU 120 Music Appreciation THR 100 Introduction to Theatre Core CA2FA Core Area II Fine Art Elective
Fine Art or Humanities (3 6 hours) Remaining hours can be chosen from other Area II approved courses. AREA III Natural Sciences and Mathematics (11 semester hours) AGSC: Study in the natural sciences and mathematics emphasizes the scientific method and applies quantitative or inductive reasoning. Requirements include at least 11 semester hours with at least 3 semester hours in mathematics at the pre calculus algebra level or higher and at least 8 semester hours in the natural sciences which must include laboratory experiences. Mathematics (3 4 Hours) MTH 110 Finite Mathematics MTH 112 Pre Calculus Algebra MTH 113 Pre Calculus Trigonometry MTH 115 Pre Calculus Algebra & Trigonometry MTH 120 Calculus & Its Applications MTH 125 Calculus I MTH 126 Calculus II MTH 146 Calculus for Business MTH 227 Calculus III MTH 237 Linear Algebra MTH 238 Applied Differential Equations MA 110 Finite Mathematics MA 105 Pre Calculus Algebra MA 106 Pre Calculus Trigonometry MA 107 Pre Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry Core 1A3NS Core Area III Mathematics MA 125 Calculus I MA 126 Calculus II Core 1A3NS Core Area III Mathematics MA 227 Calculus III MA 260 Intro to Linear Algebra MA 252 Intro to Differential Equations Natural Science (8 Hours) Select two courses
BIO 101 Introduction to Biology + BIO 102 Introduction to Biology II + CHM 104 Intro to General Chemistry I CHM 105 Intro to General Chemistry II CHM 111 General Chemistry I CHM 112 General Chemistry II GLY 101 Introduction to Geology PHY 120 Introduction to Physics PHY 201 General Physics I PHY 202 General Physics II PHY 213 General Physics w/calculus I PHY 214 General Physics w/calculus II BY 101/102 Topics in Contemporary Biology & BY 111/112 Ext. Topics in Contemporary Biology & CH 105/106 Intro to Chemistry I & CH 107/108 Intro to Chemistry II & CH 115/116 General Chemistry I & CH 117/118 General Chemistry II & ES 101/102 Physical Geology PHS 101 Physical Science PH 201/201L College Physics I & PH 202/202L College Physics II & PH 221/221L General Physics I & PH 222/222L General Physics II/ Students planning to complete the B.S.N. degree must take an AGSC approved course in CHEMISTRY (with an INORGANIC fozus)**, with the remaining science course selected from the disciplines of biology, chemistry, or physics (excluding Geology and Astronomy). There are two Core Curriculum Chemistry courses with an Inorganic focus: CH 104 Introductory Chemistry CHM 111 College Chemistry CH 105 & CH 106 Introductory Chemistry I & Introductory Chemistry CH 115 & CH 116 General Chemistry I & General Chemistry I AREA IV History, Social, and Behavioral Sciences (12 semester hours) UAB: Pre nursing students must take Organic Chemistry (CH 107 108) as a pre requisite to Area IV Microbiology.
AGSC: Study in history and the social and behavioral sciences deals primarily with the study of human behavior, social and political structures, and economics. Requirements include 12 semester hours with at least a 3 semester hour course in history and at least 6 semester hours from among other disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. AGSC: Students planning to complete the B.S.N. degree must take an AGSC approved course in PSYCHOLOGY. History (3 6 hours)* *Choose 1 or 2 sequenced courses as a six hour sequence in history or literature is required. HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II HY 101 Western Civilization I HY 102 Western Civilization II HIS 121 World History I HY 104 World History to 1600 HIS 122 World History II HY 105 World History 1600 Present HIS 201 United States History I HY 120 The United States to 1877 HIS 202 United States History II HY 121 The United States since 1877 Social & Behavioral Science (6 9 hours) Remaining hours can be chosen from other Area IV approved courses. UAB: Students planning to apply to UAB's School of Nursing are encouraged to satisfy (a) the 3 hour history requirement with any Area IV History (b) a 3 hour Developmental Psychology Course (Growth and Development). PSY 200 General Psychology PY 101 Introduction to Psychology PY 210 Human Growth and Development PSY 260 Statistics for Social Sciences PY 212 Developmental Psychology PY 214 Elementary Stat Meth Design
HIS 101 History of Western Civilization I HY 101 Western Civilization I HIS 102 History of Western Civilization II HY 102 Western Civilization II HIS 121 World History I HY 104 World History to 1600 HIS 122 World History II HY 105 World History 1600 Present AREA V Pre Professional, Major, and Elective for Pre Nursing Majors at UAB (18 semester hours) Contact Name: John P. Updegraff Title: Director of Student Affairs Phone: 205 975 7529 FAX: 205 934 5490 E mail: jupde22@uab.edu Students planning to complete the B.S.N. degree at UAB must take the following AGSC approved courses: BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II BIO 220 General Microbiology HEC 140 Nutrition MTH 265 Elementary Statistics BY 115 Human Anatomy BY 116 Introductory Human Physiology BY 261 & 261L Introduction to Microbiology & NTR 222 Nutrition and Health MA 180 Introduction to Statistics GRAND TOTAL for AREAS I V: 59 Semester Hours Note: For institutions requiring 120 semester hours for graduation the maximum allowable hours for transfer from a community college into a four year baccalaureate degree program is 60 semester hours. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING MAJORS AT UAB:
The minimum cumulative GPA for BSN applicants is 2.75 at the time of application (includes transfer students). Admission is competitive and is based on space available. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 does not guarantee admission to the School of Nursing. Students are eligible to apply when they have successfully completed a minimum of 41 semester credit hours. Successful completion of each pre nursing foundation course with a C or above must be met prior to matriculation into the nursing program. Students offered admission to the SON who are enrolled in pre nursing coursework to satisfy the minimum 41 hour requirement must make a C or better in every foundation course for the nursing major in order to begin coursework at the School of Nursing. The final minimum cumulative GPA must be a 2.75 or greater on all coursework. Admission decisions are competitive and based on the applicant s academic record and application at the time of the application deadline. *All grades (UAB and other colleges/ universities) from previous terms must be posted on applicant s UAB transcript by the application deadline. A resume, outlining health care interest/experience, campus/community involvement, leadership, employment, etc. will be due by the application deadline. Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide proof of work/volunteer experience in a healthcare setting as part of the application process. The healthcare work is to be documented by letters from a supervisor (on agency letterhead) and/or time sheets and must consist of a minimum of 60 hours of paid or volunteer work in a healthcare setting. Completion of a nursing skills course does not meet this criterion. Applicants to the School of Nursing are strongly recommended to demonstrate a record of full time study and a minimum number of course repeats/grade forgiveness options. Meeting minimum School of Nursing admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Admission is based upon the academic record, admission application (and all supporting documents), and space availability. When the number of applicants who meet minimum requirements exceeds the number of student spaces available, the best qualified applicants will be admitted. Attendance at orientation is mandatory for all BSN students entering the program.