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Nursing, Vocational A.S. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
Total Units:
70-73

First Year

Semester 1

15-17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
PreReq
AH 311
Medical Language for Health-Care Providers
3
PreReq
BIOL 100 1 / 430 +
Introduction to Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology
3-5
IV
PreReq
EDUC 300 / PSYC 370
Human Development: A Life Span
3
PreReq
NUTRI 300 / 480 H
Nutrition
3
IIIB
PreReq
PSYC 300 / 480 H
General Principles
3
VB

1BIOL 100 OR BIOL 430+ and BIOL 431+


The Biology courses listed above have prerequisites. See a counselor.

+ Prerequisite for BIOL 430: CHEM 305, 309, or 400 with a grade of "C" or better

Semester 2

19-20 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
GE
ENGWR 300 * / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
IIA
GE
Physical Education
1
IIIA
GE
STAT 300 ** / 480 H
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
IIB
GE
Humanities
3
I
PreReq
BIOL 431 +^
Anatomy and Physiology
5
GE
HIST 310 / 311 / 320 / 321 / 327 / 483 H / 484 H / 485 H / 486 H / 487 H
History of the United States (To 1877)
3
VA/VI

*If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.


**If you don\'t place directly in STAT 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take STAT 10/STAT 300 combo course.


^BIOL 431 is only required for students who chose to complete BIOL 430 in a previous semester. Students who completed BIOL 100 in a previous semester do not need to take this course.


+ Prerequisite for BIOL 431: CHEM 305 or CHEM 309 or CHEM 400 and BIOL 430 or the equivalent with grades of "C" or better

Second Year

Semester 3

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
VN 120 +
Meeting Adult Basic Health Needs
12

+ Prerequisite for VN 120: Admission to the LVN program

Semester 4

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
VN 130 +
Meeting Health Needs of All Age Groups
12

+ Prerequisite for VN 130: VN 120 with a grade of "C" or better

Third Year

Semester 5

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
VN 140 +
Meeting Complex Adult Health Needs
12

+ Prerequisite for VN 140: VN 130 with a grade of "C" or better

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate. The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

THIS MAP IS CREATED BASED ON CATALOG REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY. MANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE NURSING, VOCATIONAL PROGRAM HAVE PREREQUISITES AND MAY TAKE LONGER TO COMPLETE THAN THE SEQUENCE OF THIS MAP. STUDENTS USING FINANCIAL AID MUST CLAIM PRE-HEALTH OCCUPATIONS AS THEIR MAJOR UNTIL ACCEPTED INTO THE NURSING, VOCATIONAL PROGRAM. PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s general education requirements – Area I; Area II(a) and II(b); Area III(a) and III(b), or Area III(c); Area IV; Area V; and Area VI – with an overall 2.0 GPA.
  4. Completion of all three competency requirements (reading, writing, and mathematics).

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement. Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements. 

Advising Notes

It is recommended that students complete their general education coursework prior to enrolling in the program.

Department Notes

*To be eligible for enrollment in the program, students must have 12 grade or equivalent as granted by the California State Department of Education.

*To enroll in this Program, students must meet the following criteria: BIOL 100 or BIOL 430 and 431 with a grade of "B" or better.

*To enroll in this program, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in the following courses, passing each course with a "C" or better: AH 311, EDUC 300 or PSYC 370, NUTRI 300 or 480 and PSYC 300 or 480.

Published November 22, 2024

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