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Registered Nursing General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements for Registered Nursing A.S. Degree

1. Natural Science (at least 6 units)
2. Social Science
3. Fine Arts/Humanities (at least 3 units)
4. Oral Communication and Analytical Thinking
   1. English Composition (ENGL-101A or 4-semester-unit equivalent)
   2. Communication and Analytical Thinking: (NUR101, NUR-102, NUR-103, and NUR-105 satisfies this requirement).
   3. Mathematics (complete MATH-151 unless minimum proficiency score is obtained on ACCUPLACER Test).
5. Physical Education/Wellness
   1. Complete two semester activity courses (.5-1 unit each); OR
   2. Complete PE-251 Fitness for Life or AH-130 (3); OR
   3. Present academic record indicating completion of equivalent work.
6. Cultural Diversity: College graduation requirement fulfilled through completion of nursing courses.

Note: "C" grade (2.0) required in each course in the major area and support courses.

See also the following additional requirements:

• Eligibility Requirements and Checklist needed before applying to the Registered Nursing Program
• Enrollment Requirements after acceptance through the selection process to and before enrollment in classes for the Registered Nursing Program