AS with Field of Study in Nursing to BS in Nursing (University of Texas at Arlington) 2020-2021

TRANSFER PATHWAY
(For Transfer to The University of Texas at Arlington)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE WITH A FIELD OF STUDY IN NURSING TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Catalog Year: 2020-2021 (You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.)

Career Path: Health Sciences

Available at: Brookhaven, El Centro, Mountain View and North Lake Campuses

TSI: Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

Following this pathway will help you earn an AS degree with a Field of Study in Nursing, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor’s-level programs at UT Arlington. Although there may be several options to fulfill certain requirements for the associate’s degree, please note that this pathway lists the specific courses leading to this bachelor’s degree. All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. Refer to catalog for official degree requirements. You must receive a GPA of at least 2.00 on all college-level course work. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Certain courses for this program are only offered at the Brookhaven Campus, El Centro Campus, Mountain View Campus and North Lake Campus. Contact your advisor for information.

AS FOS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 14)

• ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a (CB 010) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
• HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a (CB 060) Core course.
• BIOL 1406 – Biology for Science Majors I This is a (CB 030) Core course.
• MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods This is a (CB 020) Core course. Must earn a grade of “C” or higher.
• PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness This is a (CB 090) Core course.

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 14)

• ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a (CB 010) Core course.
• HIST 1302 – United States History II This is a (CB 060) Core course.
• BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I This is a (CB 030) Core course.
• CHEM 1406 – Introductory Chemistry I (Allied Health emphasis) There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list. This is a Field of Study course.

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 6)

• BIOL 1322 – Nutrition and Diet Therapy This is a (CB 080) Core course.
• PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a required Field of Study course.

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 13)

• GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.
• BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II This is a required Field of Study course.
• ENGL 2326 – American Literature This is a (CB 040) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list. UTA requires ENGL 2326.
• SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a (CB 090) Core course. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.

SEMESTER 5 (Total Hours: 13)

• PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development This is a required Field of Study course.
• GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a (CB 070) Core course.
• BIOL 2420 – Microbiology for Non-Science Majors This is a required Field of Study course.
• CHOOSE ONE:
  • ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation OR
  • DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation OR
  • MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation These are (CB 050) Core courses. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. Contact your academic advisor for a specific list.
    

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
(For Transfer From Dallas College)
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE WITH A FIELD OF STUDY IN NURSING TO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

For questions about the UTA portion of this transfer pathway, contact the Academic Advising Office at (817) 272-2776 or BSNAdvising@uta.edu. It is best to apply to UTA a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application.

SEMESTER 1 (Total Hours: 6)

• ENGL 2338 – Technical Writing
• NURS 3366 – Pathophysiology

SEMESTER 2 (Total Hours: 12)

• NURS 3365–Pharmacology
• NURS 3309–Medical Terminology
• CHOOSE ONE:
  • SOCI 1311 – Introduction to Sociology OR
  • KINE 2350 – Introduction to Public Health
• MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics

SEMESTER 3 (Total Hours: 12)

• NURS 3333 – Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
• NURS 3320 – Holistic Health Assessment
• NURS 3632 – Clinical Nursing Foundation

SEMESTER 4 (Total Hours: 14)

• NURS 3321 – Nursing Research
• NURS 3661 – Nursing of Adults
• NURS 3381 – Mental Health Nursing
• NURS 3261 – Nursing of Older Adults

SEMESTER 5 (Total Hours: 13)

• NURS 4581 – Nursing of Adults w/ Complex Needs
• NURS 4331 – Nursing of Children & Adolescents
• NURS 3441 – Nursing of the Childbearing Family
• NURS 4199 – Nursing Seminar

SEMESTER 6 (Total Hours: 13)

• NURS 4323 – Nursing Ethics and Policy
• NURS 4351 – Nursing Leadership & Mgmt.
• NURS 4462 – Community Health Nursing
• NURS 4350 – Capstone: Transition to Prof. Nursing

Please note: Transfer admissions to UTA requires a minimum 2.25 GPA on all academic coursework; grades of D or lower do not transfer. Students who successfully complete the core curriculum at Dallas College as noted in this pathway plan before enrolling at UTA will be considered core complete if certified as such by Dallas College; core complete students will not need to take coursework to complete UTA’s core curriculum.

Information about transfer admissions to UTA’s BSN program can be found in the UTA Catalog at https://catalog.uta.edu.