University of Kentucky College of Nursing 61 courses 120 total credits
To obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, students must satisfy the University requirements for graduation, including the UK Core requirements, and obtain a 2.0 grade-point average in nursing in the courses listed below. A grade of C or better must be attained in all courses required in the nursing curriculum in order to proceed to the next clinical course or to graduate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation.
| Premajor | 25 credits |
| Major | 80 credits |
| Total Hours | 120 credits |
| Major | 49-60 credits |
| Premajor | 18 credits |
| Major Hours: | 24 credits |
| Guided Electives: | 30 credits |
UK Core Requirements
Premajor Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANA 109 | Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing I | 4 |
| ANA 110 | Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing II | 4 |
| BIO 103 | Basic Ideas of Biology | 3 |
| CHE 103 | Chemistry for Health Professionals | 4 |
| CIS 110 or WRD 110 | Composition and Communication I or Composition and Communication I | 3 |
| CIS 111 or WRD 111 | Composition and Communication II or Composition and Communication II | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| Total Premajor Requirements | 25 credits | |
Major Requirements
Electives
Electives should be selected to complete the minimum 120 hours required for graduation. Sample Curriculum Baccalaureate Program (Four-year Students) Hours . 6 First Semester
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANA 109 or CHE 103 | Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing I or Chemistry for Health Professionals | 4 |
| PSY 100 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| ANA 110 or CHE 103 | Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing II or Chemistry for Health Professionals | 4 |
UK Core Requirements
College Requirements
Major Requirements
UK Core Requirements
Premajor Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 103 | Basic Ideas of Biology | 3 |
| BST 230 | Statistical Thinking in Public Health | 3 |
| CLA 131 | Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin | 3 |
| CPH 201 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| GRN 250 | Aging in Today’s World | 3 |
| MA 111 | Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Premajor Requirements | 18 credits | |
Major Requirements
Required Public Health Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPH 310 | Disease Detectives: Epidemiology in Action | 3 |
| CPH 320 | Fundamentals of Environmental Health | 3 |
| CPH 330 | Health Analytics I | 3 |
| CPH 350 | Introduction to Health Care Organization and Policy | 3 |
| CPH 440 | Foundations of Health Behavior | 3 |
| CPH 470 | Public Health Capstone | 3 |
| CPH 472 | Public Health Profession and Practice | 3 |
| CPH 476G | A Sick World: Global Public Health in the Early 21st Century | 3 |
| Total Major Requirements | 24 credits | |
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