Nov 23, 2024

2023-2024 Transfer Agreements Catalog

NOC Associate in Science - Nursing to UCO Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Traditional Track)

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), in collaboration with Northern Oklahoma College (NOC), participates in articulated transfer agreements to assist students in transferring smoothly from the associate degree to the baccalaureate degree. These agreements express a shared commitment to student access and success in higher education.

This document specifies courses to be taken at NOC and courses to be taken at UCO to meet this agreement.

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Nursing

Students should refer to the associate degree requirements and an academic advisor for associate degree details to ensure a successful transition to UCO.

Northern Oklahoma College General Education

This section is an outline of the general education pattern at NOC common to all majors. Some general education areas may vary by major. In those areas, consult an academic advisor or refer to the NOC catalog or requirement sheet. An Associate in Science (A.S.) or Associate in Art (A.A.) degree from an accredited Oklahoma institution that includes the OSRHE minimum requirements will satisfy the UCO University Core.

Communication 6 hours

ENGL 1113 Composition I (UCO course ENG 1113)
ENGL 1213 Composition II (UCO course ENG 1213)

History and Government 6 hours

HIST 1483 American History to 1877 (UCO course HIST 1483)
OR
HIST 1493 American History Since 1877 (UCO course HIST 1493)

POLI 1113 American Government (UCO course POL 1113)

Humanities 6 hours

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Mathematics 3 hours

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Science 8-9 hours

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Computer Science 3 hours

BADM 1113 Digital/Financial Literacy or other approved computer course

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Orientation Course 1 hour

ORNT 1101 Freshman Orientation

General Education Electives 3-4 hours

Select courses from: Language Arts, Natural Sciences, Foreign Languages, Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Behavioral or Social Sciences. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

UCO Major Requirements Taken At NOC

The courses listed in this section are required at NOC for this major and will also meet UCO major requirements. The NOC course is followed by the UCO equivalent or substituted course.

PHIL 1113 Introduction to Philosophy (UCO course PHIL 1113)
OR
PHIL 2213 Ethics (UCO course PHIL 1123)

BIOL 1104 General Biology & Lab (UCO course BIO 1114)
OR
BIOL 1204 Biology for Majors (UCO course 1204)

BIOL 2104 Human Anatomy & Lab (UCO course BIO 2504)
CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I & Lab (UCO course CHEM 1014 Intro Chemistry & Lab-substitution)
BIOL 2204 Human Physiology & Lab (UCO course BIO 2604)
BIOL 2124 Microbiology & Lab (UCO course 2314)
NUTR 2123 Introduction to Human Nutrition (UCO course NTRN 1513)
MATH 2023 Elementary Statistics (UCO course STAT 2113)
PSYC 1113 General Psychology (UCO course PSY 1103)
SOCI 2103 Principles of Sociology (UCO course SOC 2103)

Additional Coursework for the A.A. or A.S.

See NOC catalog and academic advisor for additional associate degree requirements.

Credited courses completed as part of the A.A. or A.S. that do not meet a specific UCO degree requirement transfer to UCO as electives and may count toward the 124-hour minimum. Students should consult an academic advisor to determine how elective courses apply toward the bachelor’s degree. Information for individual courses can be found on the UCO website under the UCO Transfer Equivalency Database.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

Degrees from UCO have requirements applicable to all degrees and requirements specific to the program/major.

Degree Requirement Minimums for All Programs/Majors

Students must meet all bachelor’s degree requirements at UCO to include minimums of:

40 hours of upper division coursework
30 hours in residence at UCO
15 of the last 30 hours must be taken in residence at UCO
60 hours from baccalaureate granting institutions
124 total hours

UCO Major Requirements

This section details the course requirements for this major at UCO. The UCO course is followed by the community college equivalent or substituted course. Some courses may be taken at the community college but may or may not apply to the associate major or degree. Consult with an academic advisor for that information.

Major Requirements: 98 hours

Nursing

The baccalaureate degree in nursing at UCO is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (https://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE). Graduates of this state approved program are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) for registered nurses.

Pre-Professional: 38-39 hours

CHEM 1014 Introductory Chemistry and Lab (NOC course CHEM 1315)

BIO 1114 General Biology
OR
BIO 1204 Biology for Majors: Principles (NOC course BIOL 1204)

NTRN 1513 Introduction to Nutrition (NOC course NUTR 2123)
PSY 1103 General Psychology (NOC course PSYC 1113)
SOC 2103 Sociology (NOC course SOC 2103)
BIO 2314 Introductory Microbiology and Lab (NOC course BIOL 2124)

BIO 2504 Human Anatomy and Lab (NOC course BIOL 2104)
OR
FNRL 2214 Elementary Human Anatomy and Dissection

BIO 2604 Human Physiology and Lab (NOC course BIOL 2204)

ECON 2173 Principles of Business Statistics OR PSY 2753 Psychological Statistics OR SOC 4043 Sociological Statistics OR STAT 2113 Statistical Methods (NOC course MATH 2023) OR ECON 2303 Statistics for Healthcare OR STAT 2103 Introduction to Statistics for Sciences

PHIL 1103 Logic and Critical Thinking OR PHIL 1073 Social & Political Philosophy OR PHIL 1113 Introduction to Philosophy (NOC course PHIL 1113) OR PHIL 1123 Contemporary Moral Problems (NOC course PHIL 2213)

NURS 1221 Introduction to Nursing
NURS 2113 Individual and Family Development Through the Lifespan (See the UCO Academic Advisor for possible substitution of Human or Developmental Psychology course.)

Traditional Track

Professional: 59 hours

NURS 2207 Foundations of Nursing
NURS 3202 Introduction to Pharmacology
NURS 3307 Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing I
NURS 3314 Maternal-Newborn Nursing
NURS 3324 Pediatric/Child Health Nursing
NURS 3333 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
NURS 3344 Adult Med/Surg Nursing II
NURS 3512 Service Learning and Health Promotion
NURS 4134 Community Health Nursing
NURS 4146 High Acuity Nursing
NURS 4153 Research/Evidence-Based Practice
NURS 4324 Care of Vulnerable Individuals
NURS 4722 Pharmacology II
NURS 4746 Professional Nursing Leadership & Management
NURS 4821 Preparing for Entry into Practice

Minimum Grade Requirements

Average in (a) all college course work, and (b) course work at UCO: 2.00
A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in all CHEM, BIO, and NURS prefix courses.

Electives

All UCO degrees require a minimum of 124 credit hours. Electives may be needed to bring total credit hours to 124.

Total hours required for this major may exceed the minimum 124 credit hour institutional requirement and will vary according to course selection. It is recommended students complete two years of a second language in high school.

Transfer Policies

Transfer policies are available in the Introduction for Program-to-Program Agreements. This agreement does not include all possible variations for transfer with these programs/majors. The Academic Advisors along with the information in the official catalogs at both institutions are critical to the understanding of the specifics of degree completion.

Disclaimer

The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Central Oklahoma. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.