Howard University - Division of Nursing
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TRACK (MODIFIED)

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 55-57 credits AS SPECIFIED

COURSE TITLE
CREDITS
English I and II
6
Chemistry I and II
8-10
Anatomy**
4
Physiology**
4
Microbiology
4
Introduction to Psychology
3
Sociology
3
College Algebra
3
Principles of Reasoning
3
Cultural Anthropology
3
Human Growth and Development
3
Nutrition
3
Pathophysiology*
4
African American Studies*
3
Physical Education*
2
Literature*
3
59-61
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Session
Summer
Credits
NURS 104
Orientation to Nursing
2
NURS 204
Theoretical Foundation
3
 
5
Semester I
Fall (Junior Level)
Credits
Semester II
Spring
Credits
NURS 331
Lifespan Health Promotion & Assessment
4
NURS 333
Medical Surgical Nursing I
4
NURS 306
Pharmacology
3
NURS 334
Pediatric Nursing
4
NURS 332
Therapeutic Intervention
4
NURS 302
Introduction to Research
3
SOCI 110
Statistics
3
COMC 101
Speech
3
NURS 420
Group Process
2
   
14 (19)
    
16 (35)
Semester III
Fall (Senior Level)
Credits
Semester IV
Spring
Credits
NURS 404
Independent Studies
1-2
NURS 404
Independent Studies
1-2
NURS 405
Interdisciplinary Health Care Ethics or
2
NURS 405
Interdisciplinary Health Care Ethics or
2
NURS 417
Professional Socialization
NURS 417
Professional Socialization
NURS 423
Medical Surgical Nursing II
4
NURS 425
Psychiatric Nursing
4
NURS 424
Maternity Nursing
4
NURS 426
Community Nursing
3
Elective
3
NURS 427
Leadership Management
3
     
NURS 418
Comprehensive Nursing
3
   
14-15(49-50)
    
16-17 (64-65)
       
Additional Activities
4
       
Total Credits for Degree
127-131

TOTAL MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 124
THE ADVANCED PLACEMENT TRACK BEGINS EVERY SUMMER

*Requirement may be satisfied during the first semester.

**NOTE: A&P I and II are acceptable transfer courses for one Anatomy and one Physiology.

Progression to junior level courses is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all prerequisites and a 2.5 CGPA.
Residence Requirement: The last 30 hours of the program must be completed in residence at Howard University.
Last 30 credits must be taken at Howard University. August 17, 2000 – Faculty Approval
Prerequisites include all courses designated as entry requirements and summer semester.