Pre-Professional Majors

Pre-Nursing Major

The Associate of Science Degree

Contact Information
John Koons
731-424-3520 ext. 332
jkoons@jscc.edu

Program and Career Description

The Associate of Science in Pre-Nursing is designed for students wishing to pursue the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in a community college setting. Our students have the opportunity to work closely with science faculty, have ample access to science labs, and should be well prepared to enter a BSN program at a university. Careers in the field of nursing require either an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing or a BSN and an RN' license. Nurses work in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and doctor's offices.

Career Beginning Salary Range with a Bachelor's Degree Experienced Salary Range Projected % Job Growth Through 2012
Registered Nurse $36,900 to $41,200 $46,700 to $63,400 28%

Statistics are based on state averages from the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Transfer Options

At Jackson State, we work hard to make sure that you graduate with your associate' degree and arrive at a university prepared to start junior-level courses. That' why we have special articulation agreements with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) schools that allow students completing the Associate of Science Pre-Nursing degree to transfer as juniors. TBR universities with nursing degrees include:

Other schools in West Tennessee offering nursing degrees include the University of Tennessee at Martin, Lambuth University, Freed Hardeman University, and Union University. Students transferring to these colleges may require additional course work before becoming a junior.

Accreditation Information

Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Program Requirements

(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)

Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech

Choose THREE Humanities Courses (One must be a literature Course)
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Film Appreciation
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre

Choose TWO Social and Behavioral Science Courses
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 202 Social Problems

Choose TWO History Courses (American History is required for TBR Schools.)
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I
HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilizations II
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II

Choose TWO Natural Science Courses
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra

Major Required Courses
BIOL 2230 Microbiology
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
EDU 221 Human Growth and Development I
PSY 101 General Psychology I or
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
Elective - 2 credit hours

The Associate of Science Pre-Nursing Major requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.

Sample Schedule

1st Year, Fall Semester
Number Course Name Credits
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I 4
ENGL 1010 English Composition I 3
PSY General Psychology Course 3
SOC 201 Intro to Sociology 3
Humanities Course 3
Total Credits 16
1st Year, Spring Semester
NUmber Course Name Credits
EDU 221 Human Growth & Development I 3
ENGL 1020 English Composition II 3
MATH 1710 Precalculus Algebra 3
Social and Behavioral Science Course 3
Humanities Course 3
Total Credits 15
2nd Year, Fall Semester
Number Course Name Credits
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
ENGL Literature Course 3
HIST History Course 3
General Elective 2
Social and Behavioral Science Course 3
Total Credits 15
2nd Year, Spring Semester
Number Course Name Credits
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4
BIOL 2230 Microbiology 4
HIST History Course 3
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech 3
Total Credits 14