Academic
Catalog August 2007 - August 2008 Undergraduate
and Graduate
To earn this degree, you must complete at least 120 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:
at least 35 units of liberal studies requirements. Be aware that you may not use courses with an NUR prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements. Contact your advisor for information about liberal studies courses that are specific to this major.
at least 47 units of preprofessional requirements
at least 73 units of professional requirements
elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject. (You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)
Please note that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in ethnic diversity and one in global awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses.
Also be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate. Contact your advisor for details.
After completing this program, you are eligible to take the State Board of Nursing licensure exam for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). We offer this extended major at NAU’s Flagstaff, Tucson, and reservation-based campuses.
You take at least 47 units of prerequisite courses and complete liberal studies and diversity requirements before being admitted to the nursing program:
BIO 181:181L (or CHM 130 and 151L) (4-5 units)
BIO 201, 202 and 205 (12 units)
PSY 101 and 240 (6 units)
NTS 135 or 256 (3 units)
STA 270 or PSY 230 (3-4 units)
All other foundation, liberal studies and diversity courses
You must take at least 73 units of support and nursing courses after being admitted to the nursing program.
You take at least 16 units of support courses in conjunction with the nursing courses listed in the following paragraph:
BIO 320 (3 units)
one of SHP 300W, ENG 305W, HUM 345W, or other junior writing course as approved by the department to fulfill NAU’s junior writing requirement (3 units)
You take 67 units of sequenced nursing coursework in five semesters:
NUR 205, 214 and 321 (9 units)
NUR 208, 215, 320 and 390 (16 units)
NUR 212, 216, 324 and 329 (15 units)
NUR 211, 325 and 350 (15 units)
NUR 427, 450C and 451 (12 units)
(Please note that NUR 450C meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement.)
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
Click here for more information about nursing undergraduate courses and faculty.