BSN Pathway- Sample Progression
These are sample pathways that show one possibility for completing your pre-reqs in two or two and a half years. Students should work closely with their Academic Advisor to determine which pathway is best suited for their needs based on course scheduling, any AP/transfer credit applicable and individual circumstances.
Two Year Pathway
Fall First Year
| Course # | # of Credits |
| BIOL 101- Concepts Bio | 3 |
| MATH 106- Algebra & Elementary Functions | 3 |
| AH Elective* | 3 |
| ENGL 100*- English Comp | 3 |
| PSYC 100*- Intro Psyc | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 16 |
Spring First Year
| Course # | # of Credits |
| BIOL 273/L- Micro w/lab | 5 |
| CHEM 120/L- Intro Chem w/lab | 6 |
| AH Elec* | 3 |
| SOCY 101*- Intro Socy | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 17 |
Summer First Year (Optional, but recommended if you do not have any AP or transfer credit or choose to take less than 16 credits in 1st semester. If no AP transfer and do not take summer, must get added to Fall Second Year)
| Course # | # of Credits |
| * | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 3 |
Fall Second Year
| Course # | # of Credits |
| BIOL 251/L- A&P 1 w/lab | 4 |
| BIOL 233- Nutrition | 3 |
| AH Elec* | 3 |
| STAT 121*- Intro Stat | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 14 |
Spring Second Year**
| Course # | # of Credits |
| BIOL 252/L- A&P 2 w/lab | 4 |
| PSYC 306- Lifespan Dev | 3 |
| ENGL 200 Level*- Lit or Writing | 3 |
| SS Elective* | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 13 |
* These courses are not semester specific and can be interchanged as needed based on availability and student preferences
** UMSON only allows students to be in FOUR courses (plus lab) in their final semester
Additional Notes: Students with qualifying AP credit and/or transfer credit may be able to use up to 16 credits toward the above requirements. Students with such credit should work with their Academic Advisor to determine applicability.
Two and a Half Year Pathway
Fall First Year
| Course # | # of Credits |
| BIOL 101- Concepts Bio | 3 |
| PSYC 100- Intro to Psychology | 4 |
| MATH 106- Algebra & Elementary Functions | 3 |
| ENGL 100*- English Comp | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 13 |
Spring First Year
| Course # | # of Credits |
| CHEM 120/L- Intro Chem w/lab | 6 |
| Elective* | 3 |
| AH Elec* | 3 |
| SS Elective* | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 15 |
Fall Second Year
| Course # | # of Credits |
| BIOL 273/L- Micro w/lab | 5 |
| STAT 121*- Intro Stat | 4 |
| AH Elec* | 3 |
| Elec or Repeat*** | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 15 |
Spring Second Year
| Course # | # of Credits |
| BIOL 251/L- A&P 1 w/lab | 4 |
| PSYC 306- Lifespan Dev | 3 |
| ENGL 200 Level*- Lit or Writing | 3 |
| Elec or Repeat*** | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 14 |
Fall Third Year
| Course # | # of Credits |
| BIOL 252/L- A&P 2 w/lab | 4 |
| BIOL 233- Nutrition | 3 |
| AH Elec* | 3 |
| SOCY 101* | |
| Total Credits: | 14 |
*** This pathway allows for some extra room in case a student needs to repeat a course to improve their GPA and/or allows for a few electives/exploration and can be a great option for those who are unsure of which pathway (BSN vs MSN-E) they plan to pursue