Excelsior University Associate Degrees 25 courses 66 total credits
Excelsior's online Nursing AAS degree offers a high-quality, professional, and supportive pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse. Designed specifically for LPNs, LVNs, paramedics, and military personnel with equivalent positions, the competency-driven program will help you:
| General Education | 18 credits |
| Major Core | 35 credits |
| University | 1 credits |
| Prerequisites to Major Core | 12 credits |
| Total Credits | 66 credits |
Major Requirement
Prerequisite to Major Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| BIO115 | Anatomy and Physiology I (Non Lab) | 3 |
| BIO115L | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| BIO116 | Anatomy and Physiology II (Non Lab) | 3 |
| BIO116L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| BIO212L | Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| Total Prerequisite to Major Courses | 12 credits | |
General Education
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IND101 | Cornerstone A: Foundations | 3 |
| ENG101A | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| MAT101 | Mathematics for Everyday Life | 3 |
| PSY235 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| BIO212 | Microbiology | 3 |
| IND203 | Introduction to Professional Ethics | 3 |
| Total General Education | 18 credits | |
University Requirement
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| INL102 | Information Literacy | 1 |
| Total University Requirement | 1 credits | |
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