Nov 23, 2024

2023-2024 Transfer Agreements Catalog

RSC Applied Associate in Science - Nursing to UCO Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), in collaboration with Rose State College (RSC), 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 RSC and courses to be taken at UCO to meet this agreement.

Applied Associate in Science (A.A.S.)- Nursing Science

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

University of Central Oklahoma University Core

This section is an outline of the UCO University Core. University Core areas not completed as part of the A.A.S. degree at the community college need to be completed as part of the UCO bachelor’s degree requirements.

Written and Oral Communication: 9 hours

English Composition: 6 hours

ENG 1113 English Composition (RSC course ENGL 1113)
OR
ENG 1153 English Composition - Int
ENG 1213 English Composition and Research (RSC course ENGL 1213)
OR
ENG 1223 Comp & Research: International

Oral Communication: 3 hours

MCOM 1113 Fundamentals of Speech

Quantitative Reasoning/Scientific Method: 10-11 hours

Math: 3 hours

Students should consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Life Science: 4 hours

(RSC course BIOL 2114)

Students should consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Physical Science: 3-4 hours

(RSC course CHEM 1114)

Students should consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Critical Inquiry and Aesthetic Analysis: 6 hours

Aesthetic Analysis: 3 hours

HUM 2113 General Humanities Ancient-Med
OR
HUM 2223 General Humanities Ren-Modern

Critical Inquiry: 3 hours

Students should consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

American Historical and Political Analysis: 6 hours

American National Government: 3 hours

POL 1113 American National Government (RSC course POL 1113)

American History: 3 hours

HIST 1483 History of US to 1877
OR
HIST 1493 History of US since 1877 (RSC course HIST 1483 or 1493)

Cultural and Language Analysis: 3-4 hours

Second Language: 4 hours

Students should consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

If a student can prove Novice 4 proficiency in a second language either by 2 years of a second language in high school or successful testing, then the student may select three hours from the following cultural analysis courses.

Cultural Analysis: 3 hours

Students should consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Social and Behavioral Analysis: 3 hours

Students should consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Life Skills: 5 hours

Required Course: 2 hours

HLTH 1112 Healthy Life Skills

Elective life skills: 3 hours

Students should consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

UCO Major Requirements Taken At RSC

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

HSBC 1224 Introduction to Clinical Microbiology (UCO course BIO 2314)
CHEM 1114 Introduction to Chemistry (UCO courses CHEM 1014)
BIOL 2114 Human Anatomy (UCO course BIO 2504)
BIOL 2424 Human Physiology (UCO course BIO 2604)

Additional Coursework for the A.A.S.

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

Credited courses completed as part of the A.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 other A.A.S. 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: 97 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 (RSC course CHEM 1014)
BIO 1114 General Biology
OR
BIO 1204 Biology for Majors: Principles
NTRN 1513 Introduction to Nutrition
PSY 1103 General Psychology
SOC 2103 Sociology
BIO 2314 Introductory Microbiology and Lab (RSC course BIOL 1224) (substitution)
BIO 2504 Human Anatomy and Lab (RSC course BIOL 2114)
OR
FNRL 2214 Elementary Human Anatomy and Dissection
BIO 2604 Human Physiology and Lab
ECON 2173 Principles of Business Statistics OR PSY 2753 Psychological Statistics OR SOC 4043 Sociological Statistics OR STAT 2113 Statistical Methods 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 OR PHIL 1123 Contemporary Moral Problems
NURS 1221 Introduction to Nursing (see Advanced Standing Credit)
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: Awarded by advanced standing for students on the RN track.

NURS 2207 Foundations of Nursing (see Advanced Standing Credit)
NURS 3202 Introduction to Pharmacology (see Advanced Standing Credit)
NURS 3307 Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing I (see Advanced Standing Credit)
NURS 3314 Maternal-Newborn Nursing (see Advanced Standing Credit)
NURS 3324 Pediatric/Child Health Nursing (see Advanced Standing Credit)
NURS 3333 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (see Advanced Standing Credit)
NURS 3344 Adult Med/Surg Nursing II (see Advanced Standing Credit)
NURS 4722 Pharmacology II (see Advanced Standing Credit)
NURS 4821 Preparing for Entry into Practice (see Advanced Standing Credit)

RN to BS Track: 56-59 hours

Advanced Standing Credit

Advanced standing credit may be awarded for courses indicated with (Advanced Standing Credit) above. Required remaining courses for the RN track.

Professional: 24 credit hours

NURS 4613 Role Development
NURS 4443 Civic Engagement in Health
NURS 4153 Nursing Research/Evidence-Based Practice
NURS 4363 Community & Systems Health
NURS 4343 Alterations in Health
NURS 4623 Advanced Clinical Response
NURS 4463 Leadership for Career Advancement
NURS 4873 Capstone for Career Advancement

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.