PRE-NURSING
64 credit hours
WHY STUDY PRE-NURSING AT TIU?
As a nurse, being well rounded in your training will make you stand out in your skills and care for others. At TIU, you will have the opportunity to not only take your core nursing courses, but also delve into biblical studies, psychology, and philosophy. Once you complete your program, you will be prepared not only for more advanced studies, but also to put your skills to use in ministry or on the mission field.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO EARN MY DEGREE?
Most Pre-Nursing students complete their degrees in 2 years. Requirements total 64 hours. This includes 31 hours of science and mathematics, 12 hours of social sciences, 9 hours of humanities, 9 hours of biblical studies, and 3 hours of supporting courses. This is a recommended two-year program for students transferring to a Bachelor’s of Science nursing program at another institution.
DID YOU KNOW?
Trinity is home to the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, which will provide you the opportunity to interact with difficult issues related to bioethics through specialized coursework and attending seminars and lectures hosted by the center.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
The pre-nursing program is a recommended two-year program for students transferring to a Bachelor’s of Science nursing program at another institution. During your two years at Trinity, you will lay a solid foundation for nursing with courses in biology and human anatomy, psychology and human development as well as critical thinking, writing and biblical studies.
COURSEWORK:
Requirements total 64 hours. This includes 31 hours of science and mathematics, 12 hours of social sciences, 9 hours of humanities, 9 hours of biblical studies, and 3 hours of supporting courses. This is a recommended two-year program for students transferring to a Bachelor’s of Science nursing program at another institution. In this program, you can take courses such as:
- Essentials of Organic Biochemistry
- Introduction to Bioethics
- Microbiology
Pre-Nursing Courses
| SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS COURSES |
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| Course | Title | Credits |
| BIO 111 | General Biology | 4 hours |
| BIO 310 | Microbiology | 4 hours |
| BIO 340 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 hours |
| BIO 341 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 hours |
| BE 474X OR BE 476X |
Introduction to Bioethics OR Undergraduate Bioethics Institute |
3 hours |
| CH 103 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 hours |
| CH 203 | Essentials of Organic Biochemistry | 4 hours |
| MA 280X | Introductory Statistics | 3 hours |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES COURSES | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| PSY 140 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 hours |
| PSY 335 OR PSY 339 |
Child Development OR Adult Development |
3 hours |
| SOC 101 OR BUS 103 |
Introduction to Sociology OR Introduction to Economics |
3 hours |
| HUMANITIES COURSES | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| ENG 111 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 hours |
| PH 180 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 hours |
| Electives in Fine Arts | 3 hours | |
| INTERDISCIPLINARY & BIBLICAL STUDIES COURSES | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| IDS 150 | Foundations of Christian Thinking and Living | 3 hours |
| BI 101 | Understanding the Old Testament | 3 hours |
| BI 111 | Understanding the New Testament | 3 hours |
| SUPPORTING COURSES | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| HPW 180 | Introduction to Health and Wellness | 3 hours |
| HIGHLY RECOMMENDED COURSES | ||
| Course | Title | Credits |
| HPW 180 | Introduction to Health and Wellness | 3 hours |
| Foreign Language Elective (2 semester at college level or competency demonstrated by exam) |
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| Total Hours | 60 hours |
CAREER OUTCOMES: |
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| Nurse Practitioner | Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| Nurse Anesthetist | Critical Care Nurse |
| Certified Nurse Midwife | Legal Nurse Consultant |
| Surgical Nurse | Hospice Nurse |
| Pediatric Nurse | Palliative Care Nurse |
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