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Nursing, Vocational A.S. Degree - Cal-GETC GE

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:
2025-26
Total Units:
82-85

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
PreReq
AH 311
Medical Language for Health-Care Providers
3
PreReq
EDUC 300
Human Development: A Life Span
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
PreReq
NUTRI 300 / 480 H
Nutrition
3
GE
ENGL C1000 * / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
Cal-GETC Area 1A
GE
Physical Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5A

*If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.

Semester 2

15-17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
GE
Critical Thinking and Composition
3
Cal-GETC Area 1B
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
Cal-GETC Area 6
PreReq
PSYC C1000
Introduction to Psychology
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
PreReq
BIOL 100 * / 430 +
Introduction to Concepts of Human Anatomy and Physiology
3-5
GE
Humanities
3
Cal-GETC Area 3B

*BIOL 100 OR BIOL 430 and BIOL 431

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

Second Year

Semester 3

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
GE
STAT C1000 * / C1000H
Introduction to Statistics
4
Cal-GETC Area 2
PreReq
BIOL 431 **+
Anatomy and Physiology
5
Cal-GETC Area 5B
GE
***Associate Lab Component
1
Cal-GETC Area 5C
GE
Arts
3
Cal-GETC Area 3A
GE
Oral Communication
3
Cal-GETC Area 1C

*If you don\'t place directly in STAT C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take STAT 10/STAT C1000 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 needs to complete any course in Cal-GETC Area 5B Biological Science.

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


***Cal-GETC AREA 5C will not be required if a laboratory activity is included in 5A or 5B.

Semester 4

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

+ Prerequisite for VN 120: Admission to the LVN program

Third Year

Semester 5

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

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

Semester 6

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
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 within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). Areas 1 through 6 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

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

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records”  to determine your Math and English 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 C1000 or 480.

Published November 02, 2025

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