These are sample pathways that show one possibility for completing your pre-requisites 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 (16 Credits)
- BIOL 101 (3 credits) Concepts of Biology
- MATH 106 (3) Algebra & Elementary Functions
- AH Elective* (3)
- ENGL 100* (3) English Composition
- PSYC 100* (4) Intro to Psychology
Spring First Year (17 credits)
- BIOL 273/L (5 credits) Microbiology w/lab
- CHEM 120/L (6) Intro Chemistry w/lab
- AH Elective* (3)
- SOCY 101* (3) Intro Sociology
Summer First Year
Taking a course over the summer is optional, but recommended if you either do not have any AP or transfer credit or choose to take less than 16 credits in your 1st semester. If you have no AP/transfer credits and do not take summer credits, those credits must get added to your Fall Second Year schedule.
- Elective (3 credits)
Fall Second Year (14 credits)
- BIOL 251/L (4 credits) Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 w/lab
- BIOL 233 (3) Nutrition & Health
- AH Elective* (3)
- STAT 121* (4) Intro Statistics
Spring Second Year** (13 Credits)
- BIOL 252/L (4 credits) Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 w/lab
- PSYC 306 (3) Lifespan Human Development
- ENGL 200 Level* (3) Literature or Writing
- SS Elective* (3)
* 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 (13 Credits)
- BIOL 101 (3 credits) Concepts of Biology
- PSYC 100 (4) Intro to Psychology
- MATH 106 (3) Algebra & Elementary Functions
- ENGL 100* (3) English Composition
Spring First Year (15 credits)
- CHEM 120/L (6 credits) Intro Chemistry w/lab
- AH Elec* (3)
- SS Elective* (3)
- Elective* (3)
Fall Second Year (15 credits)
- BIOL 273/L (5 credits) Microbiology w/lab
- STAT 121* (4) Intro Statistics
- AH Elective* (3)
- Elective or Repeat*** (3)
Spring Second Year (14 credits)
- BIOL 251/L (4) Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 w/lab
- PSYC 306 (3) Lifespan Human Development
- ENGL 200 Level* (3) Literature or Writing
- Elective or Repeat*** (3)
Fall Third Year (14 credits)
- BIOL 252/L (4) Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 w/lab
- BIOL 233 (3) Nutrition & Health
- SOCY 101* (3) Intro Sociology
- AH Elective* (3)
*** 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