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Counseling Department

Minimum eight credits required.

Students who took writing classes of three credits each must have WR121, WR122 and either WR123 or WR227. Students taking classes of four credits each must take WR121 and either WR122 or WR227.

WR121 ^A
English Composition I
(4 credits)

WR122 ^A
English Composition II
--OR--
WR227 ^A
Technical Writing
(4 credits)

Minimum one course required

SP100 ¹
Basic Communication
(4 credits)

SP111^A
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
(4 credits)

SP115 ²
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
(4 credits)

SP218
Interpersonal Communication
(4 credits)

Minimum one course required; prerequisite: MTH95

MTH105 ^A
Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics
(4 credits)

MTH111 ^A
College Algebra
(4 credits)

MTH112 ^A
Elementary Functions
(4 credits)

MTH211, ^A
MTH212, ^A
MTH213 ^A
Fundamentals of Elementary Math
(I, II, III)
(5 credits each)

MTH243 ^A
Probability and Statistics
(4 credits)

MTH244 ^A
Inferential Statistics
(4 credits)

MTH251, ^A
MTH252, ^A
MTH253 ^A
Calculus
(I, II, III)
(5 credits each)

MTH254 ^A
Vector Calculus
(5 credits)

MTH256 ^A
Differential Equations
(5 credits)

MTH261 ^A
Linear Algebra
(5 credits)

Minimum one or more courses totaling at least three credits

HE112
Emergency First Aid
(1 credit)

HE199
Special Studies
(1 credit)

HE208
HIV and Infectious Diseases
(1 credit)

HE250
Personal Health
(3 credits)

HE252
First Aid/CPR
(3 credits)

HE253
Wilderness First Aid
(3 credits)

HE261
CPR
(1 credit)

HPE295
Health and Fitness for Life
(3 credits)

PE185
Activity Courses
(1-3 credits)

PE199
Special Studies
(variable credits)

PE291
Life Guard Training
(2 credits)

PE292
Water Safety Instructor
(2 credits)

Minimum three courses from the following Humanities ³ list chosen from at least two disciplines

ART204, ^{2 A}
ART205, ^{2 A}
ART206 ^{2 A}
History of Art
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

ART211 ^{2 A}
Survey of
Visual Arts
(Art Appreciation)
(3 credits)

ENG104, ^A
ENG105, ^A
ENG106 ^A
Introduction to Literature
(Drama, Literature, Poetry)
(4 credits each)

ENG107, ^{2 A}
ENG108, ^{2 A}
ENG109 ^{2 A}
World Literature
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

ENG201, ^A
ENG202, ^A
ENG203 ^A
Shakespeare
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

ENG204, ^A
ENG205, ^A
ENG206 ^A
Survey of English Literature
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

ENG244 ^{2 A}
Introduction to Asian American Literature
(4 credits)

ENG253, ^A
ENG254, ^A
ENG255 ^A
Survey of American Literature
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

ENG257 ^{2 A}
African American Literature
(4 credits)

ENG260 ^{2 A}
Introduction to Women Writers
(4 credits)

ENG261 ^A
Literature of
Science Fiction
(4 credits)

ENG275 ^A
The Bible as
Literature
(4 credits)

FA101 ^A
Introduction to Motion Pictures
(4 credits)

FR201, ^{3 A}
FR202, ^{3 A}
FR203 ^{3 A}
Second Year French
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

HUM101, ^{2 A}
HUM102, ^{2 A}
HUM103 ^{2 A}
Introduction to Humanities
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

HUM215, ^{2 A}
HUM216, ^{2 A}
HUM217, ^{2 A}
HUM218, ^{2 A}
HUM219 ^{2 A}
Native American Arts and Cultures
(Eskimo/Inuit,
First Nations of the Northwest Coast,
Nations of the Plains,
Nations of the Southwest,
Peoples of Mexico)
(4 credits each)

IS110 ^{2 A}
Introduction to International Studies I
(4 credits)

MUS105 ^A
Music Appreciation
(3 credits)

MUS108 ^A
Music in World Cultures
(4 credits)

MUS201 ^A,
MUS202 ^A,
MUS203 ^A
Introduction to Music and Its Literature
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

MUS205 ^A
Introduction to Jazz Music and Its Literature
(3 credits)

MUS206 ^A
Introduction to Rock Music and Its Literature
(3 credits)

PHL101 ^A,
PHL102 ^A,
PHL103 ^A
Philosophical Problems/ Ethics/ Critical Reasoning
(4 credits each)

REL201 ^{2 A}
World Religions
(4 credits)

REL243 ^{2 A}
Nature, Religions and Ecology
(4 credits)

SP100 ^{1, 4 A}
Basic Communication
(4 credits)

SP111 ^{4 A}
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
(4 credits)

SP115 ^{4 A}
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
(4 credits)

SP218 ^{4 A}
Interpersonal Communication
(4 credits)

SPAN201, ^{3 A}
SPAN202, ^{3 A}
SPAN203 ^{3 A}
Second Year
Spanish
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

At least four courses from the following list chosen from at least two disciplines

ANTH110 ^{2 A}
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
(4 credits)

ANTH150 ^A
Introduction to Archaeology
(4 credits)

CJ100 ^A
Foundations and Ethics in
Criminal Justice
(4 credits)

CJ214 ^A
Crime, Justice and Diversity
(4 credits)

ECON201 ^A,
ECON202 ^A
Introduction to Microeconomics/ Introduction to Macroeconomics
(4 credits)

GEOG110
Introduction to Cultural/Human Geography
(3 credits)

GEOG120
World Regional Geography
(3 credits)

HST104, ^{2 A}
HST105 ^{2 A}
History of World Civilization
(I, II)
(4 credits each)

HST201, ^A
HST202 ^A
History of the United States
(I, II)
(4 credits each)

PS201, ^A
PS202 ^A
PS203
U. S. Government
(I, II, III)
(3 credits each)

PSY201, ^A
PSY202 ^A
General Psychology
(I, II)
(4 credits each)

PSY215 ^A
Life Span Human Development
(4 credits)

PSY219 ^A
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
(4 credits)

SOC204, ^{2 A}
SOC205 ^{2 A}
Introduction to Sociology/ American Society
(4 credits)

SOC213 ^{2 A}
Multicultural America
(4 credits)

SOC218 ^{2 A}
Sociology of Gender
(3 credits)

SOC221 ^A/ CJ201 ^A
Juvenile Delinquency
(4 credits)

SOC235 ^{2 A}
Chicano/Latino Historical Experience
(4 credits)

SOC243 ^A/CJ243 ^A
Drugs, Crime, and Addiction
(4 credits)

SOC244 ^A/ CJ101 ^A
Introduction to Criminology
(4 credits)

Minimum four courses from the following list chosen from at least two disciplines including at least three laboratory biological or physical science courses

Only one of the four courses can be a regional field studies course indicated by asterisk

BI101, ^A
BI102, ^A
BI103 ^A
Introduction to Biology (non-majors) w/Lab
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

BI109 ^A
Marine Animals and Plants w/Lab
(4 credits)

BI121, ^A
BI122 ^A
Elementary Anatomy/Physiology w/Lab
(I, II)
(4 credits)

BI211, ^A
BI212, ^A
BI213 ^A
Principles of Biology w/Lab
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

BI231, ^A
BI232, ^A
BI233 ^A
Anatomy and Physiology w/Lab
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

BI234 ^A
Microbiology/ Immunology w/Lab I
(4 credits)

BI272 ^A
Introduction to Ecology w/Lab
(4 credits)

CHEM104, ^A
CHEM105, ^A
CHEM106 ^A
Introductory Chemistry w/Lab and Recitation
(I, II, III)
(5 credits each)

CHEM221, ^A
CHEM222, ^A
CHEM223 ^A
General Chemistry w/Lab and Recitation
(I, II, III)
(5 credits each)

CS161 ^A
Computer Science I
(4 credits)

CS162 ^A
Computer Science II
(4 credits)

CS233B ^A
Visual Basic II 
(4 credits)

G101, ^A
G102, ^A
G103 ^A
Introduction to Geology w/Lab
(I, II, III)
(4 credits each)

GS104, ^A
Physical Science w/lab
(4 credits)

GS105 ^A
Physical Science: Chemistry w/lab
(4 credits)

GS106 ^A
Physical Science: Earth Science w/lab
(4 credits)

GS107 ^A
Physical Science: Astronomy w/lab
(4 credit)

GS108 ^A
Physical Science: Oceanography w/lab
(4 credits)

MTH112 ^{5 A}
Elementary Functions
(5 credits)

MTH211, ^{5 A}
MTH212, ^{5 A}
MTH213 ^{5 A}
Fundamentals of Elementary Math
(I, II, III)
(5 credits each)

MTH243 ^{5 A}
Probability and Statistics
(4 credits)

MTH251, ^{5 A}
MTH252, ^{5 A}
MTH253 ^{5 A}
Calculus
(I,II, III)
(5 credits each)

MTH244 ^{5 A}
Probability Inferential Statistics
(4 credits)

MTH254 ^{5 A}
Vector Calculus
(5 credits)

MTH256 ^{5 A}
Differential Equations
(5 credits)

MTH261 ^{5 A}
Linear Algebra
(5 credits)

PH201, ^A
PH202, ^A
PH203 ^A
General Physics w/lab and recitation
(I, II, III)
(5 credits each)

PH211, ^A
PH212, ^A
PH213 ^A
General Physics (Calculus bases) w/lab and recitation
(I, II, III)
(5 credits each)

SC210 ^A
Environmental Resources w/lab
(4 credits)

Complete sufficient number of college-level (numbered 100 and above) courses to meet total degree requirement of at least 90 credits. It is recommended that electives be from the major area of interest. First-year foreign language courses may be used as elective credits.

A maximum of 12 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) credits may be used toward this degree.

A maximum of 12 career and technical course credits may be used toward this degree including any career and technical CWE courses.

Note: WR115 Introduction to Expository Writing may be used as elective credit if taken summer term 2000 or after and completed with a letter grade of "C" or better.

¹ SP100 may not be accepted if students do not complete this degree before transferring to an Oregon university.

² Meets cultural literacy criteria (one course required).

³ Students who have graduated from high school or completed a high school equivalency program in 1997 or after must have the following requirement for admission to a four-year Oregon university:

1) Two years of the same high school-level language,
or
2) two terms of college-level language with a grade of

If students plan to complete a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at a four-year school, they must have a proficiency in a foreign language regardless of when they graduated from high school or equivalency program.

Note: Second-year foreign languages courses used to meet the Humanities discipline studies requirement on this degree may not be allowed at some schools to also fulfill the foreign language requirement.

⁴ May be taken if not used to fulfill Oral Communication foundational requirement.

⁵ May be taken if not used to fulfill Mathematics foundational requirement.

^A This course is listed in the graduation requirements for the Oregon Transfer Module. It may not have been a required course, so students who have completed this certificate should speak to their advisor to see how many credits can be applied to this program.

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Additional classes may be required before entering some course. Entrance is based on placement test scores.

For more information
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Computer Science Department

BT120
Computer Typing
--OR--
typing speed of 25 wpm
(2 credits)

 CS120
Concepts in Computing I
--OR--
documented computer proficiency
(4 credits)

MTH60
Fundamentals of Algebra I
--OR--
MTH63
Applied Technical Math
--OR--
designated placement test score
(4 credits)

WR115
Introduction to Expository Writing
--OR--
designated placement test score
(3 credits)

PSY101
Psychology of Human Relations
(3 credits)

HE250 
Personal Health
--OR--
HE252
First Aid/CPR
--OR--
HPE295
Health and Fitness for Life
--OR--
HE112
Emergency First Aid
--OR--
HE261
CPR
(1-3 credits)

LIB127
Introduction to Library Research Methods
(1 credit)

MTH65
Fundamentals of Algebra II
--OR--
higher level math
(4 credits)

SP111
Fundamentals of Public Speaking
--OR--
SP218
Interpersonal Communication
(4 credits)

WR121
English
Composition I
(4 credits)

BA214
Business Communications
(4 credits)

WR122
English Composition II
--OR--
WR227
Technical Writing
(4 credits)

CS125db
Data Base Management Systems
(3 credits)

CS125ppt
Effective Presentations
(2 credits)

CS125ss
Spreadsheet Applications
(3 credits)

CS125ww
Word Processing Applications
(3 credits)

CS140
Introduction to Operating Systems
(4 credits)

CS178i
Introduction to the Internet/ World Wide Web
(2 credits)

CS179
Introduction to Networks
(4 credits)

CS225
Computer End-user Support I
(4 credits)

CS227
PC Hardware Fundamentals
and Repair
(5 credits)

CS240
Advanced Operating Systems
(4 credits)

CS279
Network Operating Systems
(4 credits)

CS280
Cooperative Work Experience
(3 credits)

ED131
Applied Learning Theory
(3 credits)

EET115
Applied Electronics Fundamentals
(5 credits)

SOC237
Computer-mediated Communication
(4 credits)

Approved Program Electives
(12 credits required)
-
See choices below

BT204
Project Management
(4 credits)

CS125dw
Dreamweaver I
(3 credits)

CS125r
Database Report Generation
(Crystal Reports)
(3 credits)

CS125v
Visio
(1 credit)

CS133b
Visual Basic I
(4 credits)

CS133js
JavaScript I
(4 credits)

CS135dw
Dreamweaver II
(3 credits)

CS161
Computer Science I
(4 credits)

CS162
Computer Science II
(4 credits)

CS195
Web Authoring I
(4 credits)

CS196
Web Authoring II
(4 credits)

CS233b
Visual Basic II
(4 credits)

CS240L
Advanced Operating Systems - Linux
(4 credits)

CS275
Database Develpment I
(4 credits)

CS280
EET280
Cooperative Work Experience
(variable)

EET112
Introduction to Mechatronics
(5 credits)

EET130
Digital Fundamentals I
(5 credits)

EET131
Digital Fundamentals II
(5 credits)

HCI255 
Introduction to Health Care Informatics
(3 credits)

MTH95
Intermediate Algebra
(4 credits)

MTH95R
Intermediate Algebra Recitation
(1 credit)

MTH111
College Algebra
(4 credits)

MTH111R
College Algebra Recitation
(1 credit)

MTH243
Pprobability and Statictics w/lab
(4 credits)

Students who want to complete an additional degree or program option must complete at least 24 additional, unduplicated credits and the requirements for the program.

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Graduation Guide

BI211 ¹
General Biology I
(4 credits)

Approved 3-4 credit computer science class,
CS120 ^2,3
Concepts in Computing I
--OR--
above
--OR--
documented computer proficiency
(0-4 credits)

HPE295
Health and Fitness for Life
(3 credits)

PSY101
Psychology of Human Relations --OR--
BT101
Human Relations in Organizations
(3 credits)

Approved social science elective
(See RCC Catalog's approved electives list)
(3-4 credits)

See choices below

(0-3 credits required)

CJ243/SOC243
Drugs, Crime and Addiction
(4 credits)

LIB127
Introduction to Library Research Methods
(1 credit)

MO110
Medical Terminology: Clinical
(3 credits)

¹ BI211 is a prerequisite to BI231; CHEM104 is also highly recommended

² Required for graduation.

³ Successful completion of CS101 or CS120, or otherwise meeting the proficiency requirement within the last 10 years, fulfills this requirement.

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Current
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Health, P.E., and Recreation (HPER) Department

CS120 ^1,2
Concepts in Computing I
--OR--
documented computer proficiency
(0-4 credits)

HPE295
Health and Fitness for Life
(3 credits)

PE185D
Physical Conditioning/ Weight Training
(1 credit)

BI121 ³
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I w/lab
--OR--
BI231
Human Anatomy and Physiology I w/lab
(4 credits)

PE185K
Core and Cardio
(1 credit)

PE194
Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning
(2 credits)

PE209A
Physical Education Practicum
(2 credits)

SP100
Basic Communication
--OR--
SP115
Introduction to Intercultural Communication
--OR--
SP218
Interpersonal Communication
(3-4-4 credits)

NFM225
Nutrition
(3 credits)

PE185E
Yoga
--OR--
PE185J
Pilates
--OR--
PE185L
Lap Swimming
--OR--
PE185M
Multi-level Aerobics
(1 credit)

HE252
CPR and First Aid
(3 credits)

SOC230
Gerontology
(3 credits)

PE264
Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
(2 credits)

MO100
Medical Terminology Introduction
(4 credits)

PE209B
Physical Education Practicum
(2 credits)

PE290
Fitness Instructor
(2 credits)

¹ Required for graduation.

² Successful completion of CS101 or CS120, or otherwise meeting the proficiency requirement within the last 10 years, fulfills this requirement.

³ BI211 is a prerequisite for BI231.

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Computer Science Department

BT120
Computer Typing
--OR--
typing speed of 25 wam
(0-2 credits)

MTH20
Pre-algebra
--OR--
designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart
(0-4 credits)

RD30
College Reading II
--OR--
designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart
(0-4 credits)

WR30
Fundamentals of Composition II
--OR--
designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart
(0-4 credits)

BI121
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I
(4 credits)

BT101 ¹
Human Relations in Organizations
(3 credits)

CG155 ²
Exploring Careers in Health Care
(3 credits)

CS120 ³
Concepts in Computing I
--OR--
demonstrate computer proficiency
(0-4 credits)

HCI120 ²
Introduction to Health Care Industry
(3 credits)

HE261
CPR
--OR--
HE252
First Aid/CPR
--OR--
9.167
Emergency First Aid
(1-3 credits)

MO100
Medical Terminology: Introduction
(3 credits)

MTH60
Fundamentals of Algebra I
--OR--
higher level math
(4 credits)

WR115
Introduction to Expository Writing
--OR--
designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart
(3 credits)

¹ PSY101 also acceptable although not available online at RCC.

² Corequisite: WR115.

³ Successful completion of CS101 or CS120, or otherwise meeting the proficiency requirement within
the last 10 years, fulfills this requirement.

The program advisor will work with each student to design an individualized sequence of instruction.--This is just a sample.

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Computer Science Department

CS120 ^{1 A}
Concepts in Computing I
--OR--
demonstrate computer proficiency
(3-4 credits)

MTH60 ^A
Fundamentals of Algebra I
--OR--
higher level math
(4 credits)

WR30 ^A
Fundamentals of Composition II
--OR--
designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart
(4 credits)

BT101 ^A
Human Relations in Organizations
--OR--
PSY101
Psychology of Human Relations
(3 credits)

MTH65
Fundamentals of Algebra II
--OR--
higher level math
(4 credits)

WR115 ^A
Introduction to Expository Writing
--OR--
higher level composition
(3 credits)

BI121 ^A
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I
(4 credits)

BI122
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology II
(4 credits)

CS125db
Data Base Management Systems
(3 credits)

CS140
Introduction to Operating Systems
(4 credits)

CS179
Introduction to Networks
(4 credits)

CS225
Computer End-user Support I
(4 credits)

CS280
Cooperative Work Experience
(3 credits)

HCI120 ^A
Introduction to Health Care Industry
(3 credits)

HCI210
Legal Aspects of Medical Records
(3 credits)

MO100 ^A
Medical Terminology: Introduction
(3 credits)

Approved Program Elective
(3-5 credits)

See choices below

CG155 ^A
Exploring Careers in Health Care
(3 credits)

CHEM104
Introductory Chemistry I w/Lab and Recitation
(5 credits)

CS125ss
Spreadsheet Applications
(3 credits)

HE261 ^A
CPR
--OR--
HE252 ^A
First Aid/CPR
--OR--
9.167 ^A
Emergency First Aid
(1-3 credits)

HCI255
Introduction to Health Care Informatics
(3 credits)

¹ Successful completion of CS101 or CS120, or otherwise meeting the proficiency requirement within
the last 10 years, fulfills this graduation requirement.

^A This course is listed in the graduation requirements for the Health Care Informatics Assistant: Basic Health Care Career Pathways Certificate of Completion (21-30 credits). It may not have been a required course, so students who have completed this certificate should speak to their advisor to see how many credits can be applied to this program.

The Nursing program is a limited-entry program.

There is a timeline for submitting program applications.

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Nursing Department

BI211
Principles of Biology I w/Lab
(or department head acceptance of transfer biology with genetics)
(4 credits)

BI231
Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab
(within last five years or with department head approval)
(4 credits)

BI232
Anatomy and Physiology II w/Lab
(within last five years or with department head approval)
(4 credits)

BI233
Anatomy and Physiology III w/Lab
(within last five years or with department head approval)
(4 credits)

Approved computer science class, CS120 ²
Concepts in Computing I
or above
--OR--
documented computer proficiency
within the last 10 years
(0-4 credits)

MTH95
Intermediate Algebra
--OR--
higher level math
(4 credits)

NFM225
Nutrition
(4 credits)

PSY202 ³
General Psychology II
(4 credits)

PSY215
Life Span Human Development
(4 credits)

WR121 ³
English
Composition I
(4 credits)

WR122 ³
English
Composition II
(4 credits)

Any college-level (100 or 200 numbered) transferable social science elective
(3 credits)

Any college-level (100 or 200 numbered) transferable non-studio humanities, social science, or science electives) ⁴
(0-6 credits)

Prerequisite/ prepatory credits to be eligible to apply
(30 credits) ¹

All prerequisite/ preparatory credits will be completed before admission to nursing courses, minimum of
(46 credits)

¹

To be admitted into nursing courses, students must complete all required prerequisite/required preparatory courses (minimum 46 credits) and be accepted into the Nursing program.

NRS110
Foundations of Nursing - Health Promotion
(9 credits)

BI234
Microbiology w/lab
(4 credits)

Any lower division transfer elective
(3 credits)

NRS112
Foundations of Nursing in Acute Care I
(6 credits)

NRS230
Clinical Pharmacology I
(3 credits)

NRS232
Pathophysiological Processes I
(3 credits)

Any college-level (100 or 200 numbered) transferable non-studio humanities, social science, or science electives) ⁶
(3-4 credits)

NRS111
Foundations of Nursing in Chronic Illness I
(6 credits)

NRS231
Clinical Pharmacology II
(3 credits)

NRS233
Pathophysiological Processes II
(3 credits)

WR227 ⁷
Technical Writing
--OR--
WR123 ⁷
English Composition III
(0-4 credits)

Lane CC's NRS115 ⁸
LPN Transition to OCNE (only for accepted advanced placed LPNs)
(6 credits)

NRS221
Nursing in Chronic Illness II and End-of-Life
(9 credits)

Any college-level (100 or 200 numbered) transferable non-studio humanities, social science, or science electives) ⁶
(6 credits)

NRS222
Nursing in Acute Care II and End-of-Life
(9 credits)

Any college-level (100 or 200 numbered) transferable non-studio humanities, social science, or science electives) ⁶
(6 credits)

NRS224
Integrative Practicum
(9 credits)

Any college-level (100 or 200 numbered) transferable non-studio humanities, social science, or science electives) ⁶
(3 credits)

¹ MTH95 or higher level math (4 credits) and BI231 must be part of the 30 credits completed by application deadline for application to be eligible. Remaining 22 prerequisite credits may be from any of the prerequisite/required preparatory courses. Virtual labs are not acceptable for required prerequisite or program science courses.

² If CS101 was completed within the last 10 years, it is not necessary to take CS120; if computer proficiency is documented (0 credits), students must be sure to complete at least 30 credits from prerequisite/ preparatory course list by application deadline and all prerequisites (minimum 46 credits) by end of summer term in the year of application to enroll in Nursing courses, if accepted.

³ PSY202, WR121 and WR122, completed before summer term 2009 at 3 credits each, are also acceptable. If Life Span Human Development completed previously, any previously completed transferable 3 credit social science course can replace PSY202.

⁴ To be admitted into nursing courses, students must complete all required prerequisite/required preparatory courses (minimum 46 credits) and be accepted into the Nursing program. A total of 3 to 4 credits of speech (SP100, SP111, SP115 or SP218) can be included in the elective blocks of prerequisite/preparatory/ program credits.

⁵ BI234 must be completed before winter term; other general education courses in this year may be completed during summer term, but must be completed to progress to second year nursing courses.Virtual labs are not acceptable for required prerequisite or program science courses.

⁶ Students who plan to continue through to OHSU must be aware that to earn the bachelor’s degree from OHSU, they must have two years of the same high school-level language, or two terms of collegelevel language, or pass a language proficiency examination. College-level foreign language (including American Sign Language) credits count toward degree requirements. A minimum of 9 credits of humanities is required for the OHSU degree.

^{6 continued} Students planning to transition to OHSU must have 132 credits of prerequisite and program required courses by the completion of the AAS degree in order to meet the 180 credit requirement by the completion of the Bachelor’s Degree with a major in Nursing from OHSU. Students planning to earn a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to complete MTH243 Probability and Statistics soon after the prerequisite math course.

⁷ Neither WR227 nor WR123 required if students have completed WR121 and WR122, 4 credits each (8 credits total, inclusive of research writing) since summer of 2009 or have completed a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an English speaking country.

⁸ NRS115 LPN Transition to OCNE, 6 credits, will be offered in summer through Lane Community College and will be limited to space available and to those LPNs who meet application/selection criteria. The application deadline will be November 1, 2011. See the Nursing program director for more information.

Practical Nursing (PN) is a limited-entry program. Interested students are encouraged to attend an information session, find available dates/times/places at http://learn.roguecc.edu/nursing/practicalnursing/info.html

There is a timeline for submitting program applications.

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The program advisor will work with each student to design an individualized sequence of instruction.

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Additional classes may be required before entering some courses. Entrance is based on placement test scores.

Current
graduation guide

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contact the
Practical Nursing Program

BI121
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab
(within the last seven years; or BI231 and BI232 if both completed with labs with in last seven years)
(4 credits)

MTH65 ¹
Fundamentals of Algebra II
--OR--
higher level math
(4 credits)

NA101 ²
Basic Nursing Assistant
(including skills lab and clinical or other OSBN approved NA course with completion certificate; course waived for students with copy of current OSBN CNA certification attached to application) 2
(0-9 credits)

WR115 
Introduction to Expository Writing
(or designated placement test score as shown on current indicator chart or completion of WR121_
(0-3 credits)

Approved computer science class, CS120 ³
Concepts in Computing I
or above
--OR--
documented computer proficiency
within the last 10 years
(0-4 credits)

BI122
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology II w/Lab
(within last seven years or with program director's approval) or BI233 Human Anatomy and Physiology III(only if student completed BI231 and BI232 as prerequisites)
(4 credits)

PN101
Practical Nursing I
(8 credits)

PN101C
Practical Nursing I Clinical
(3 credits)

PSY101
Psychology of Human Relations
--OR--
BT101
Human Relations in Organizations
(3 credits)

PN102
Practical Nursing II
(8 credits)

PN102C
Practical Nursing II Clinical
(4 credits)

PN103
Practical Nursing III
(8 credits)

PN103C
Practical Nursing III Clinical
(4 credits)

PN104C
Practical Nursing IV Clinical
(post-summer session)
(2 credits)

HD100
College Success and Survival
(1 credit)

LIB127
Introduction to Library Research Methods
(1 credit)

MO100
Medical Terminology: Introduction
(3 credits)

RD115
Speedreading for College
(3 credits)

¹ Required for graduation.

² Accepted students will be required to provide the program secretary with proof of current unencumbered
CNA certification in Oregon valid through November 1 by November 1 in order to
retain acceptance and be admitted to the first practical nursing course the following winter term.

³ If students have completed CS101 within the last 10 years to meet computer proficiency requirement,
it is not necessary to take CS120.

⁴ WR121, 3 credits, completed before summer of 2009 is also acceptable.

⁵ Students must register for PN104C (post-summer session) at the same time they register for PN103
and PN103C.

Credits earned in the successful completion of this program can be applied to other degrees. For more information, see the Practical Nursing Program or Nursing Program advisors.