Core Curriculum Requirements and Nursing Prerequisites:
Freshman Year
First semester (13 hrs.)
| CHEM 1305 | Introductory Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1305] | |
| CHEM 1105 | Introductory Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1105] | |
| HIST 1301 | United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301] | |
| POLS 2305 | Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305] | |
| | Communication (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
CHEM 1305 and CHEM 1105: Required science courses must be taken in the sequence outlined above in order to fulfill the requirements.
Second semester (16 hrs.)
| BIOL 2320 | Introduction to Microbiology [TCCN: BIOL 2320] | |
| BIOL 2120 | Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2120] | |
| HIST 1302 | United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302] | |
| POLS 2306 | Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306] | |
| | Communication (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Elective (3 hours) | |
BIOL 2320 and BIOL 2120: Required science courses must be taken in the sequence outlined above in order to fulfill the requirements.
Elective note: CNHS 1303: Communicating Across Health Professions recommended
Sophomore Year
First semester
| BIOL 2301 | Anatomy and Physiology I [TCCN: BIOL 2301] | |
| BIOL 2101 | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2101] | |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction to Psychology [TCCN: PSYC 2301] | |
| MATH 1342 | Statistics [TCCN: MATH 1342] | |
| | Human Expression (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| | Language, Philosophy and Culture (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
BIOL 2301 and BIOL 2101: Required science courses must be taken in the sequence outlined above in order to fulfill the requirements.
Second semester
| BIOL 2302 | Anatomy and Physiology II [TCCN: BIOL 2302] | |
| BIOL 2102 | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory [TCCN: BIOL 2102] | |
| ALHS 3315 | Nutrition Through the Life-Cycle | |
| PSYC 2320 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology [TCCN: PSYC 2314] | |
| | Creative Arts (Core, 3 hrs.) | |
| NURS 3303 | Pathophysiology of Acute Care | |
At this point, the student may apply for admission to the nursing program. Applicants accepted to the nursing program must follow the course sequence outlined below plus fulfill general baccalaureate degree requirements of UT Tyler. Once admitted to the nursing program, students attend the program year-round, completing the four-semester sequence in 16 months. Exceptions to year-round attendance are considered on an individual basis. A minimum grade of "C" must be obtained in each required course.
BSN Degree Requirements
Junior Year
Semester I (15 hrs.)
Semester II (15 hrs.)
Senior Year
Semester III (15 hrs.)
Semester IV (15 hrs.)
Recommended 4-Year Course Sequence
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Concurrent ADN-BSN Track: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
The concurrent Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)/ Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) is designed for motivated students currently enrolled in an accredited ADN program in the state of Texas as an alternative to the generic BSN. Students complete 30 hours of BSN level coursework at the same time they are enrolled in ADN courses. For the student seeking to graduate with honors, an additional 15 SCH must be taken in order to meet the University requirement of completing 45 SCH at UT Tyler to graduate with honors (see graduation with honors requirements).
Requirements
To be considered for the concurrent enrollment track, applicants must (1) be accepted by an ADN program that has a concurrent degree agreement with UT Tyler; (2) meet requirements and be accepted for admission at UT Tyler; and (3) have completed all Core Curriculum and BSN pre-requisite required courses. Application is made at the same time a student is accepted into an ADN partner program.
The student must provide her/his own transportation to health care agencies. Driving distances will vary; clinical assignments will be based on availability of learning experiences.
Courses taken at UT Tyler are offered primarily online to accommodate the class schedules of the ADN program. Individual plans vary depending on the student’s ADN program and will be determined jointly by advisors at the ADN program and UT Tyler SON advising office.
Courses taken at UT Tyler include:
Summer, Year I (6 hrs.)
| NURS 3303 | Pathophysiology of Acute Care | |
| | 3-hour advisor approved elective | |
Fall, Year I (3 hrs.)
Spring, Year I (6 hrs.)
Summer, Year II (6 hrs.)
Fall, Year II (3 hrs.)
| NURS 4341 | Special Topics in Nursing | |
| or | |
| | 3-hour advisor approved elective | |
Spring, Year II (6 hrs.)