University of Maine at Augusta
A Member of the University of Maine System
Associate of Science - NURSING
(70 credit hours)
Name: ________________________ Soc Sec #: ________________________ Date: ________________________

This sheet is intended to be informational only.
Students must consult with an academic advisor prior to registration.

In effect for students admitted to Fall 2008
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
All required placement examinations must be completed prior to any course registration. 
Prerequisite courses required to be completed prior to admission to the nursing program are:
  High School chemistry with lab or CHY 105:  Fundamentals of Chemistry*
  High School Biology with Lab or BIO 110:  Introduction to Biology*
  ENG 005:  Developmental Writing or course waiver*
  REA 008:  Reading for Understanding, or course waiver*
  MAT 020: Algebra I (part I) OR MAT 030: Algebra I, or course waiver*
  2.5 Grade Point Average (GPA) or higher
In addition to the above, you must complete the following as requirements for your degree: All UMA students are required to take at least one writing intensive course. Writing intensive courses are marked with a W. Additional courses may also meet this requirement. Check with your academic advisor. 

First Semester
Before or concurrently with NUR 101, you must complete the following courses for the major:
 _______________  PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology
 _______________  BIO 110: Introduction to Biology*
 _______________  ENG 101: College Writing

Second Semester
Before or concurrently with NUR 102, you must complete the following courses for the major:
 _______________  BIO 210: Anatomy and Physiology*
 _______________  MAT 100: Mathematics and Applications, or a higher math course*

Third Semester
Before or concurrently with NUR 201, you must complete the following courses for the major:
 _______________  PSY 308: Human Development
 _______________  BIO 321: Microbiology*
 _______________  SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  COMMUNICATIONS (3 credit hours) Choose one of the following:
      _______________  COM 101: Public Speaking
      _______________  COM 102: Interpersonal Communication
      _______________  COM 104: Communication in Groups and Organizations
      _______________  COM 106: Oral Communication of Literature
  FINE ARTS or HUMANITIES (3 credit hours) Choose one of the following:
      _______________  ARH 105: History of Art and Architecture I
      _______________  ARH 106: History of Art and Architecture II
      _______________  ART 211: Art Theory
      _______________  DRA 101: Introduction to Theatre
      _______________  DRA 265: The American Movie
      _______________  DRA 280: Introduction to Films
      _______________  ENG xxx: Introduction to Literature
      _______________  HTY xxx: any history course
      _______________  HUM xxx: any humanities course
      _______________  INT 129: Introduction to the Arts
      _______________  MUS 123: Understanding Music
      _______________  MUS 160: World Music
      _______________  MUS 180: Women and Music
      _______________  MUS 333: History and Literature of Music I
      _______________  MUS 334: History and Literature of Music II
      _______________  PHI xxx: any philosophy course
      _______________  POS 390: Survey of Political Theory 
      _______________  WST 101W: Introduction to Women's Studies
NURSING REQUIREMENTS
  NURSING (38 credit hours) All courses below must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
      _______________  NUR 101: Fundamentals of Nursing
      _______________  NUR 102: Nursing Care of the Adult Client I
      _______________  NUR 103: LPN Transition (required for LPN's only)
      _______________  NUR 201: Maternal and Child Health Nursing
      _______________  NUR 204: Nursing Care of the Adult Client II
      _______________  NUR 205: Nursing Care of the Adult Client III
* All prerequisite, MAT, BIO, and NUR courses require a grade of "C" or higher for Successful completion.
APPROVED TO RECEIVE DEGREE: Associate of Science, Nursing
 
 
 
 
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Students are encouraged to contact their faculty advisor and the Advising Center
for academic advising and support services throughout their stay at UMA.