NURSING TRANSFER PLAN To Azusa Pacific University from Citrus College This transfer plan is to be used as a guide for students wishing to transfer to Azusa Pacific University s Two- Plus-Two (High Desert) BSN Program. This is a tool to aid students in knowing which courses APU will accept to fulfill General Studies and Nursing degree requirements. It is the student s responsibility to see that all of the requirements are met upon completing their degree at APU. Admission and transfer policies can also be found in the catalog. Admission to the Two-Plus-Two (High Desert) BSN Program Admission to the university does not guarantee admission into the School of Nursing. Students may declare their desire to be admitted into a BSN Program when applying to the university on their application. Once accepted to the university, these students will be reviewed for admission into the Two-Plus-Two (High Desert) Option. The Two-Plus- Two Option has been designed to meet the needs of the transfer student interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Once accepted, students must remain in the Two-Plus-Two Option for the duration of the program. They cannot decide to switch to the Generic Option once they have been accepted into the Two-Plus-Two Option. Transfer applicants interested in the Two-Plus-Two (High Desert) Option must meet the following admission requirements: 1. Submit an application to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions indicating interest in becoming a nursing major and pursuing the Two-Plus-Two (High Desert) Option. Include in that application the following information: a. Copies of all college transcripts. b. Letters of recommendation as required by the university and School of Nursing. c. A one-page statement of professional goals in nursing. d. A résumé reflecting volunteer plus work experience within the past three years. Please include leadership positions within volunteer organizations, community service and/or employment where applicable. 2. Submit evidence of a minimum of 60 college or university semester units of transferrable nursing prerequisite course requirements for the semester in which the student is requesting admission. 3. Submit proof of achieving a minimum cumulative college or university grade-point average of B (3.00) or better. 4. Successfully complete Human Anatomy w/lab (4 units), Organic Chemistry for Health Science w/lab (3 units), Biochemistry (1 unit), Human Physiology w/lab (4 units), and General Microbiology w/ lab (4 units) with no lower than a B- (2.7) grade-point average. Receive credit for college algebra. 5. Once a student has received a letter of acceptance into the School of Nursing, the following must be provided proof of: a. Full physical examination clearance done within the past 12 months. This report is to be submitted to the APU Health Center. b. Current two-step TB tests, Hepatitis B, MMR titer, Varicella titer, and DTAP immunizations. c. A current background check. d. Ability to meet physical sensory technical standards required for safe and competent performance of the duties and skills needed for the nursing occupation. e. Current CPR with AED certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers for adults and children from the American Heart Association. Transfer Students with Nursing Credit 1. Transfer applicants who have completed college nursing courses in nationally accredited nursing or other health care programs are evaluated individually and may be given credit for courses that meet the requirements. 2. Up to 70 units of community college credit and additional units from a university (per registrar s approval) may be transferred. No community college nursing credit will be transferred. It might be possible for nursing units from a nationally accredited university to be transferred in by administrative approval. Some nursing courses may be challenged by the applicant if they have taken similar coursework from another university. 3. Students with transferable nursing courses must take UNRS 270 Theories and Concepts in Professional Nursing prior to any other nursing course at APU except UNRS 220 Health Assessment, which may be taken concurrently. 4. Transfer students with nursing credit must meet the Two-Plus-Two requirements for transfer applicants above, plus: a. Submit a letter of recommendation/academic standing from the dean/director of the previous school to the School of Nursing. b. Submit course syllabi and catalog descriptions for all courses for which nursing transfer credit is requested to the School of Nursing. c. The School of Nursing will only consider accepting nursing courses transferred in from an accredited baccalaureate nursing program.
NOTE: All course requirements in bold must be completed without exception before beginning the Nursing Core Program. APU General Studies Requirements Citrus College Courses Course Completed I. University Skills Requirements A. Freshman Writing Seminar 1 course ENGL 101 or 101H B. Public Communication 1 course SPCH 101 or 101H C. Health Education 1 course Not required for Nursing majors D. Fitness for Life 1 course DANC 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 259, 260, 261, 262, 269, 270, 271, 272, 279, 281 KIN 106, 108, 116, 130, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 142, 143, 145, 146, 147, 148, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 156A, 156B, 159, 160A, 160B, 170 or any intercollegiate sport CHIN 101, 102 FREN 101, 102 E. Foreign Language 2 courses GER 101, 102 (2 semesters of the same language) JPN 101, 102 SPAN 101, 102 F. Mathematics (MATH 110) 1 course MATH 170 or 170H G. Beginnings (not required for students who transfer with 28+ units) II. Integrative Core Requirements A. Aesthetics and the Creative Arts 1 course B. Heritage and Institutions 2 courses none ART 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 110 HUM 110, 111 MUS 102, 110, 111, 112, 114, 225 One course in philosophy and one course in history/political science 1. Philosophy Component PHIL 106 or 106H 2. History/Political Science HIST 103, 103H, 104, 105, 107, 107H, 108, 108H, 110, 131, 132, 140 HUM 101, 101H, 102 POLI 103, 103H, 104, 105 C. Identity and Relationships (PSYC 110) 1 course PSY 101 D. Language and Literature 1 course ENGL 102, 261, 262, 271, 272 E. Nature 1 course (lecture and lab component required) Requirement satisfied by prerequisite courses for Nursing majors. III. General Studies Electives SOC 358 Human Diversity GLBL 301 Anthropology for Everyday Life GLBL/COMM 310 Intercultural Communication This course must be Upper Division in order to satisfy the Upper Division General Studies courses requirement.
IV. God s Word and the Christian Response and GS Upper Division Requirements Number of units transferred at the time of enrollment 28-45, first semester Sophomore 46-59, second semester sophomore 60-74, first semester Junior 75-89, second semester Junior 90+, Senior Bachelor of Science in Nursing Requirements For students transferring in with +60 units: * The prerequisite for UBBL 230 is waived. * MIN 108 is waived as a prerequisite for the GS THEO courses APU Requirements (must complete all at APU) MIN 108 UBBL 100 UBBL 230 THEO 303, 352, 354, or 363 Senior Seminar Upper Division Writing Intensive Two GS 300+ level courses (6 units) MIN 108 UBBL 100 THEO 303, 352, 354, or 363 Senior Seminar Upper Division Writing Intensive One GS 300+ level course 6 units of GS-approved UBBL, MIN, or THEO (one course per discipline) Senior Seminar Upper Division Writing Intensive One GS 300+ level course 6 units of GS-approved UBBL, MIN, or THEO (one course per discipline) Senior Seminar Upper Division Writing Intensive 3 units of GS-approved UBBL, MIN, or THEO Senior Seminar Citrus College Courses Course Completed I. Prerequisite Course Requirements These courses must be completed prior to enrolling in UNRS 105. BIOL 220 General Microbiology (with lab) BIOL 220 BIOL 250 Human Anatomy (with lab) BIOL 200 BIOL 251 Human Physiology (with lab) BIOL 201 CHEM 111 Organic Chemistry for Health CHEM 104 Science CHEM 112 Biochemistry for Health Science CHEM 114 Laboratory for Health Science PSYC 290 Human Growth & Development PSY 205 PSYC 299 Applied Statistics MATH 165 or 165H II. Nursing Major Requirements UNRS 105 Foundations of Professional Nursing UNRS 113 Pharmacology UNRS 210 Nursing Care in Maternal, Newborn,
and Women s Health UNRS 212 Nursing Care of Adults and Elderly UNRS 220 Health Assessment UNRS 260 Nutrition UNRS 270 Theories and Concepts in Professional Nursing UNRS 306 Theoretical Frameworks for Nursing UNRS 310 Mental Health Nursing UNRS 313 Restorative Nursing UNRS 314 Nursing Care of Children and Young Adults UNRS 367 Pathophysiology UNRS 403 Leadership and Management in Professional Practice UNRS 410 Community Health Nursing UNRS 411 Advanced Nursing Care of Adults/Leadership UNRS 425 Nursing Research UNRS 496 Senior Seminar: Ethics and Issues in Health Care III. Recommended Courses UNRS 300 Complementary and Alternative Therapies: Herbs, Supplements, and Nutrition UNRS 380 Transcultural Health Care Outreach UNRS 381 Transcultural Health Care Outreach- Practicum UNRS 400 Advanced Practice: Professional Studies and Communication Skills UNRS 436 Fundamentals of Case Management Two-Plus-Two (High Desert) transfer reminders: The university can give credit for no more than 70 units of junior or two-year college work, and there is a maximum of 90 units that may be accepted from a four-year institution. No course from a two year or junior college can transfer to meet an APU upper division requirement. Any course may still be transferable for non-general studies elective units if designated as CSU/UC transferable in the course catalog. Successful completion of BIOL 220 (w/lab), BIOL 250 (w/lab), BIOL 251 (w/lab), CHEM 111, CHEM 112, and CHEM 114 with no lower than a B- (2.7) grade-point average. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of a B (3.0) or better for all college work completed is required for admission to APU. There is no minimum unit requirement for admission to APU. Please see APU s current catalog for additional information regarding admissions as a transfer student.
For questions or more information please contact: Azusa Pacific University High Desert Regional Center (877) 247-3462 highdesert@apu.edu Azusa Pacific University Office of the Undergraduate Registrar (626) 812-3013 RegOfficeUG@apu.edu