If your goal is BRCC's Associate of Science in Nursing, Health Studies provides a healthcare-focused degree pathway while you prepare for selective admission to the Nursing program.
Several courses in the Health Studies curriculum also appear in the Nursing curriculum. Understanding that overlap can help you plan your coursework while continuing to make progress toward the Associate of Science in Health Studies.
Pathway at a Glance
Declared Major
Health Studies
Intended Program
Nursing
Nursing Degree
Associate of Science
Admission
Selective
Health Studies Courses That Align With Nursing
The following Health Studies coursework also appears in the Nursing curriculum. The semester information shows where each course appears in the respective curriculum sequences.
| Course | Course Title | Credits | Health Studies | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1013 | English Composition I | 3 | 1st semester | 1st semester |
| ENGL 1023 | English Composition II | 3 | 2nd semester | 2nd semester |
| MATH 1213 | College Algebra | 3 | 1st semester | 1st semester |
| MATH 1303 | Elementary Statistics | 3 | 2nd semester | 5th semester |
| PSYC 2013 | Introduction to Psychology I | 3 | 1st semester | 1st semester |
| PSYC 2113 | Psychology of Development | 3 | 2nd semester | 2nd semester |
| BIOL 2103 | Microbiology | 3 | 2nd semester | 3rd semester |
| BIOL 2101 | Microbiology Lab | 1 | 2nd semester | 3rd semester |
| BIOL 2213 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | 3rd semester | 1st semester |
| BIOL 2211 | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 | 3rd semester | 1st semester |
| BIOL 2223 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | 4th semester | 2nd semester |
| BIOL 2221 | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 | 4th semester | 2nd semester |
| Fine Arts Elective | Approved Fine Arts course | 3 | 3rd semester | 5th semester |
| Humanities Elective | Approved Humanities course | 3 | 3rd semester | 1st semester |
This table is provided for academic planning and does not replace official Nursing admission or curriculum requirements.
After Admission to Nursing
After admission to the selective Nursing program, students complete Nursing-specific coursework in addition to the foundational coursework shown above.
| Course | Description | Credits | Semester | Typically Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURS 1106 | Nursing Fundamentals | 6 | 2nd | Fall & Spring |
| NURS 2106 | Adult Nursing I | 6 | 3rd | Fall & Spring |
| NURS 2124 | Mental Health Nursing | 4 | 3rd | Fall, Spring, & Summer |
| NURS 2206 | Adult Nursing II | 6 | 4th | Fall & Spring |
| NURS 2226 | Maternal Child Nursing | 6 | 4th | Fall & Spring |
| NURS 2307 | Adult Nursing III | 7 | 5th | Fall & Spring |
| NURS 2401 | Senior Capstone | 1 | 5th | Fall & Spring |
| Total Program-Specific Credits | 36 | |||
Planning to Apply to Nursing?
Review the Nursing program's current prerequisites, admission criteria, application requirements, and deadlines. A College Navigator can also help you understand how your completed and planned Health Studies coursework fits your academic plan.