Originating Institution: Degree/Program: Associate of Applied Science/ Nursing Target Institution: University of Cincinnati/College of Nursing Degree/Program: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Introduction: This agreement details the applicability* of courses from the Nursing Program/ Associate of Applied Science at to the Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree at the College of Nursing of the University of Cincinnati. As a public institution governed by the Ohio Board of Regents, UC complies with the Ohio Transfer Module and the Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs). This agreement establishes equivalencies for those courses not included in this program s TAGs. The acceptability** of credit to the University is determined by the central credit evaluation process. The purpose of this agreement and its appendices is to describe which of those acceptable credits apply to requirements in this particular college and major at UC. *Applicable transfer courses satisfy degree requirements for graduation. The purpose of this Transfer Articulation Agreement is to identify transfer courses that will apply toward degree requirements. **Acceptable transfer courses meet all UC requirements and credit is granted. Acceptable credit that does not satisfy a student s degree requirements is accepted as free elective credit. Articulation Overview: Graduates from who have followed and completed the prescribed program and are accepted into the College of Nursing will receive applicable transfer credit towards the RN to BSN Program at UC requirements as outlined in the attachments. Required Courses Semester Hours Required Equivalency Statistics for Health Sciences 3 Stat 1350 Anatomy & Physiology 8 BIO 1121 & 1122 Microbiology 3 BIO 2215 Psychology 3 Any Psych or Soc course Sociology 3 Any Soc or Psych course Freshman English 3 ENG 1100 Intermediate English 3 ENG 2367 History Elective 3 Elective Fine Arts or Humanities Elective 3 Elective Cultural Diversity Elective 3 Elective Admission Criteria: The RN to BSN Online program is designed for individuals who have previously completed an associate degree or diploma in nursing and are licensed registered nurses. Complete admission requirements include: A completed University of Cincinnati Application for Undergraduate Admission All official transcripts of previous college work with a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.5 Documented completion of an associate degree in nursing or diploma in nursing leading to RN licensure Documentation of an active, unrestricted RN license Application fee Confirmation fee (once accepted) Minimum GPA: Cumulative GPA: 2.5 Page 1 of 8
Admission Period: Graduates of must be admitted to the College of Nursing during the duration of this agreement Agreement Execution Date: Agreement End Date: May 1, 2017 June 30, 2020 EXECUTION, DURATION AND REVIEW OF AGREEMENT: This agreement becomes effective upon its signing by the Deans of both Colleges and will remain effective for three years. At the end of this time, the agreement will be reviewed and may be renegotiated. Columbus State Community College and the College of Nursing agree to keep one another informed as program changes affecting the agreement occur. The Deans of both Colleges will agree upon any future additions and/or amendments to this document in writing. This agreement will be reviewed on an annual basis and is subject to change due to revisions in program curriculum. graduates are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor to monitor possible changes. UC Signator [UC Legal] Allysen Todd, Ph.D. Dean, Arts and Sciences [Signature of College Dean or Designee] Thomas Habegger, Ph.D. Dean, Health and Human Services [Signature of Dept. Head] Jacqueline Walli, D.N.P. Chair, Nursing Department Page 2 of 8
RN to BSN Program Pre-Requisites Most students will have completed the majority of the pre-requisite requirements in their associate degree program. If not all pre-requisites are complete you may be admitted to begin the RN to BSN program immediately; however, successful completion of all pre-requisite courses is required to obtain the BSN degree. Completion of pre-requisites while enrolled in the RN to BSN program may prolong the time to degree. Not all pre-requisites are offered at the University of Cincinnati at all times in an online format. The pre-requisite courses can be completed at any regionally accredited institution and transferred to the University of Cincinnati to fulfill the requirement. Required Courses Semester Hours Required Statistics for Health Sciences 3 Stat 1350 Anatomy & Physiology 8 BIO 1121 & 1122 Microbiology 3 BIO 2215 Psychology 3 Any Psych or Soc course Sociology 3 Any Soc or Psych course Freshman English 3 ENG 1100 Intermediate English 3 ENG 2367 History Elective 3 Elective Fine Arts or Humanities Elective 3 Elective Cultural Diversity Elective 3 Elective For more information about the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing RN to BSN program please visit: http://nursing.uc.edu/academic_programs/rn_to_bsn.html Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Excellence Vision: Transforming health care through INNOVATIVE education and research. Page 3 of 8
Execution, Duration, and Review of the Agreement: This agreement becomes effective upon its signing by the Deans of both colleges and other representatives and will expire June 30, 2020. On that date, the agreement will be reviewed and may be renegotiated. Columbus State Community College and the U.C. College of Nursing agree to keep one another informed of any program changes affecting the agreement may occur. The Deans of both Colleges will agree upon any future additions and/or amendments to this document in writing. This is agreement will be reviewed on an annual basis and is subject to change due to revisions in program curriculum. students are encouraged to work closely with their academic advisor to monitor possible changes. Effective 5/1/2017 Allysen Todd, Ph.D. Dean, Arts and Sciences Dean, College of Nursing University of Cincinnati Thomas Habegger, Ph.D. Dean, Health and Human Services Director, RN to BSN Program College of Nursing University of Cincinnati Jacqueline Walli, D.N.P. Chair, Nursing Department Page 4 of 8
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Additional Columbus State general education courses that are part of the Ohio Transfer Module (OTM) Certificate Completing these courses at Columbus State will fulfill additional degree/graduation requirements for the University of Cincinnati s degree requirements at Columbus State s lower tuition rate. CSCC Course Credits University of Cincinnati Requirement Credits SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Sociology Requirement 3 Choose one: HIST 1111 European History to 1648 3 History Requirement 3 HIST 1112 European History Since 1648 3 HIST 1151 American History to 1877 3 HIST 1152 American History Since 1877 3 HIST 1181 World Civilization to 1600 3 HIST 1182 World Civilization Since 1600 3 HIST 2223 African American History to 1877 3 HIST 2224 African American History Since 1877 3 Choose one: ENGL 2367 Composition II 3 Intermediate English Requirement 3 ENGL 2767 Comp II: Writing About Science and Technology 3 Choose one: CLAS 1222 Classical Mythology 3 Fine Arts/Humanities Requirement 3 CLAS 1224 Classical Civilization: Greece 3 CLAS 1225 Classical Civilization: Rome 3 ENGL 2201 British Literature I 3 ENGL 2202 British Literature II 3 ENGL 2260 Intro to Poetry 3 ENGL 2276 Women in Literature 3 ENGL 2281 African American Literature 3 ENGL 2290 U.S. Literature I 3 ENGL 2291 U.S. Literature II 3 PHIL 1101 Intro to Philosophy 3 PHIL 1130 Ethics 3 HART 1201 History of Art I 3 Page 6 of 8
HART 1202 History of Art II 3 THEA 1100 Introduction to Theatre 3 Select a course from above that is listed above in ITALICS or Cultural Diversity Elective 3 any one course listed below**: ANTH 2202 Peoples and Culture 3 GEOG 2750 World Regional Geography 3 GEOG 2400 Economic and Social Geography 3 POLS 1200 Comparative Politics 3 SOC 2380 American Race and Ethnic Relations 3 ** Course used from the History or Fine Arts/Humanities lists for the Cultural Diversity Elective cannot be double-counted. The Ohio Transfer Module (OTM) represents a body of knowledge and academic skills common across Ohio colleges and universities. Ohio Transfer Module approved courses are general education courses and are guaranteed to transfer and apply toward related general education subject areas at Ohio s public colleges and universities. Completing the Associate of Applied Science degree AND courses for the Ohio Transfer Module allows you to maximize the number of credits you can take at CSCC that will fulfill requirements at the University of Cincinnati. Financial Aid recipients: To maximize the number of credits you can take at CSCC, ensure that you have both the Associate of Applied Science degree and Ohio Transfer Module certificate declared on your CSCC record. If you have questions, contact your academic advisor. Page 7 of 8
Courses to be completed at the University of Cincinnati University of Cincinnati BSN courses NBSN4061 Transition to Baccalaureate Education in Nursing 3 credit hours NBSN4063 Concepts of Community Health 3 credit hours NBSN4060 Informatics for Professional Nurses 3 credit hours NBSN4062 Scientific Basis for Professional Nursing Practice 3 credit hours NBSN40XX Nursing Elective 3 credit hours NBSN4065 Nurse as Professional Leader and Manager 3 credit hours NBSN4066C Community as Partner 3 credit hours NBSN4067 Gerontological Nursing Practice 3 credit hours NBSN4068 Senior Capstone 3 credit hours Additional coursework needed to complete required 121 credit hours needed to graduate with BSN degree 17 credit hours The additional 17 credits are achieved through the Escrow Credit process at UC. Escrow Credit is defined as content that a student has gained either from work experience or from their prior learning. Students do not take courses to achieve this credit and will discuss credit award with their UC academic advisor. Notes about the BSN Program Students need to be graduates of the AAS degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for all previous college course work and a licensed Registered Nurse to apply to the RN to BSN degree program. Prerequisite courses for the RN to BSN degree may be completed at any accredited college/university while student is completing the NBSN course work at UC, as long as the prerequisites to the UC courses are satisfied. Prerequisites for the degree must be completed prior to graduation. Page 8 of 8