2011-2012 Catalog

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2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Associate in Pre-Nursing Degree

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Program Description The Associate in Pre-nursing degree consists of a minimum of 93.5 quarter credits earned in General Requirements, Distribution Requirements, and Electives. This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at University of Washington, Washington State University, Northwest University, Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Pacific Lutheran University, Walla Walla University, and the Washington State University Intercollegiate College of Nursing (WSU-ICN) whose members include Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, and Whitworth College.

Credit/Grade Requirements Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in all college-level courses and earn at least 30 college-level (100 level or above) credits at Edmonds Community College.

Intermediate Algebra Proficiency This requirement may be satisfied by completion of high school mathematics through second year algebra, completion of MATH 090 - Intermediate Algebra , or the sequence MATH 091 - Intermediate Algebra I and MATH 092 - Intermediate Algebra II . High school transcripts are not used to determine placement into courses which have an intermediate algebra prerequisite.

Admission Requirements to a University or College Admission application deadlines vary. Students must meet the deadline for the university or college to which they plan to apply for admission to transfer. For admission to nursing as a major, it is critical to note that grade point average requirements vary and admission is competitive. Certain schools may have additional “university-specific” requirements that are not prerequisites to admission to the Nursing major but will have to be completed prior to graduation and/or commencement of nursing courses. Certain schools may have additional “university-specific” requirements for admission to the institution that are not prerequisites specifically identified in the requirements for the Associate in Pre-nursing degree.

Contact with advisers from individual schools for institutional requirements is highly recommended. Students completing this degree who have also met specific institutional grade point average requirements and/or any university-specific requirements will be regarded as having the minimum preparation for consideration for admission to a Bachelor of Science Nursing program to the colleges and universities listed in the program description.

Students are advised to:

Consult with a faculty adviser quarterly. If transferring to a four-year institution, you should consult with the appropriate department at the intended transfer school for entrance requirements. For more information or to schedule an advising appointment, call 425.640.1458
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning
At least three quarters before you plan to graduate, contact any college(s) where you have earned credits and have your official transcript(s) sent to Edmonds Community College
Submit an “Evaluation Request-Transfer Credits” form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds Community College

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning degrees and certificates of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by completing courses marked as “CD” on the requirement sheet and/or “Meets Cultural Diversity Requirement” in the quarterly class schedule. Those courses may also be used to fulfill other requirements of the degree or certificate.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall.

College Resources:
Edmonds CC website	www.edcc.edu
How to enroll	www.edcc.edu/es
Transfer center	www.edcc.edu/transfer
Advising appointments	425.640.1458
College bookstore	www.edcc.edu/bookstore

Note: This requirement planning sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College degree or certificate is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

PGM CODE – PREN
Effective summer 2011 | Rev 2/11

I. General Requirements (minimum 18 credits):

Written Skills (10 credits)

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits
ENGL& 102 - Composition II Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits

Quantitative or Symbolic Reasoning (5 credits)

MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics 5.0 Credits
Note: Students who plan to attend University of Washington (Seattle) must also take MATH 140 , MATH& 141 , or PHIL& 106 . Students who plan to attend Seattle University must also complete MATH 140 or MATH& 141 .

Health and Physical Education (3 credits)

You may choose any combination of PE courses numbered 100 or above, HLTH 100 , HLTH 105 , or HLTH 150 . HLTH 105 is strongly recommended.

II. Distribution Requirements (minimum 68.5 credits):

III. Electives (7 credits):

Select from courses numbered 100 or above in order to bring the total credits to 90.

PSYC& 200 - Lifespan Psychology 5.0 Credits OR
SHS 185 - Human Growth and Development:CD 5.0 Credits OR
EDUC 185 - Human Growth/Development:CD 5.0 Credits
Note: A five-credit course in Developmental Lifespan Psychology is required. Some BSN programs may accept only one of these classes; students should check with the program(s).

Students are advised to consult with a faculty adviser quarterly. If transferring, you should consult with the appropriate department at the intended transferring school for entrance requirements.

Associate of Arts Degree Outcomes

Students will demonstrate outcomes in each of the following areas:

Written Communication

Knowledge of Rhetoric: Writing in a clear, organized way with respect to audience, context, and purpose
Critical Reading, Thinking and Writing: Demonstrating an understanding of the interactions among critical reading, critical thinking, and writing
Knowledge of Processes: Producing finished writings by generating ideas, developing and revising drafts, editing texts, and proofreading final copies
Control of Conventions: Controlling mechanics, academic conventions and documentation style appropriate to the discipline or context

Humanities

Students will apply Humanities based concepts and techniques to artistic and cultural experiences and expressions in order to make meaning, solve problems, or communicate interpretations, solutions, or insights in one or more of the following ways:

Analyzing and critically evaluating major ideas, concepts, or trends in the Humanities
Demonstrating knowledge of cultural practices, intellectual trends, or aesthetic productions of their own culture and other cultures
Critically and imaginatively applying insights from Humanities studies to social, cultural, professional, or political contexts
Developing and communicating their own intellectual, expressive, or aesthetic processes and finished work

Social Sciences

Using discipline-specific methods, student will demonstrate their engagement in a number of the following ways:

Knowledge and understanding of the methodological foundations of a variety of the social sciences
Organize, analyze, and critically evaluate empirical information germane to the disciplines
Critically apply insights from the social sciences, both historical and current, to cultural, academic, professional, ethical, political, and/or individual contexts (i.e., “how does this apply to me?”)
Develop and demonstrate a critical understanding and appreciation of the diversity and interdependence of peoples and culture

Natural Sciences

Using discipline-specific methods and modes of inquiry, students will demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, and application of science concepts in at least four of the following ways:

Knowledge and understanding of the nature of science, including its limitations
Collect, analyze, and interpret data appropriately
Use mathematical reasoning and/or methods to understand the fundamental concepts of the discipline
Use and understand specialized vocabulary and terminology to communicate scientific concepts and relationships
Critically apply insights from science, both historical and current, to social, cultural, professional, ethical, political, and/or individual contexts

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning

Apply algebraic, geometric, statistical or logical reasoning to solve abstract and applied problems appropriate to an individual discipline
Interpret mathematical, quantitative or symbolic models such as formulas, graphs, tables, schematics and computer programs, and draw inferences from them
Employ basic symbolic or quantitative reasoning to support a position or conclusion

Health/PE

Demonstrate logical, disciplined critical thinking strategies to resolve emergency care problems and to facilitate understand of contemporary health issues within a diverse population (or)
Develop a lifelong exercise, nutrition and fitness program to enhance health and well-being and to improve total self-image (or)
Develop specific performance skills, including improved strength, endurance, muscle tone, speed and reaction in selected individual and team sport activities, with emphasis on understanding group dynamics and interpersonal communication