OCCC Associate in Science - Biology-Pre-Baccalaureate Nursing to UCO Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Traditional Track)

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), in collaboration with Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC), 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 OCCC and courses to be taken at UCO to meet this agreement.

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Biology-Pre-Baccalaureate Nursing

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

Oklahoma City Community College General Education

This section is an outline of the general education pattern at OCCC common to all majors. Some general education areas may vary by major. In those areas, consult an academic advisor or refer to the OCCC 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.

English Composition

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

American History

HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877 (UCO course HIST 1483)
OR
HIST 1493 U.S. History 1877 to Present (UCO course HIST 1493)

US Government

POLSC 1113 American Federal Government (UCO course POL 1113)

Science

One course must be a laboratory science. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Humanities

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

Mathematics

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

Additional Requirements

Students will need at least one 3-hour course from the following disciplines: Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Economics, Fine Arts (Art, Music, and Theatre), or Modern Languages. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

General Education Electives

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 OCCC

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

CHEM 1115 General Chemistry I (UCO course CHEM 1014)
BIO 1124 General Biology for Majors (UCO course BIO 1204)
BIO 1023 Introductory Nutrition (UCO course NTRN 1513)
SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology (UCO course SOC 2103)
PSY 1113 General Psychology (UCO course PSY 1103)
BIO 2125 Microbiology (UCO course BIO 2314)
BIO 2255 Human Anatomy (UCO course BIO 2504)
BIO 2234 Human Physiology (UCO course BIO 2604)
MATH 2013 Introduction to Statistics (UCO course STAT 2113)
PHIL 1123 Critical Thinking (UCO course PHIL 1103) OR PHIL 1013 Introduction to Philosophy (UCO course 1113) OR PHIL 1213 Introduction to Ethics (UCO course 1123)

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

See OCCC 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
BIO 1114 General Biology (OCCC course BIO 1124)
OR
BIO 1204 Biology for Majors: Principles
NTRN 1513 Introduction to Nutrition (OCCC course BIO 1023)
PSY 1103 General Psychology (OCCC course PSY 1113)
SOC 2103 Sociology (OCCC course SOC 1113)
BIO 2314 Introductory Microbiology and Lab (OCCC course BIO 2125)
BIO 2504 Human Anatomy and Lab (OCCC course BIO 2225)
OR
FNRL 2214 Elementary Human Anatomy and Dissection
BIO 2604 Human Physiology and Lab (OCCC course BIO 2234)
ECON 2173 Principles of Business Statistics OR PSY 2753 Psychological Statistics OR SOC 4043 Sociological Statistics OR STAT 2113 Statistical Methods (OCCC course MATH 2013) OR ECON 2303 Statistics for Healthcare OR STAT 2103 Introduction to Statistics for Sciences
PHIL 1103 Logic and Critical Thinking (OCCC course PHIL 1123) OR PHIL 1073 Social & Political Philosophy OR PHIL 1113 Introduction to Philosophy (OCCC course PHIL 1013) OR PHIL 1123 Contemporary Moral Problems (OCCC course PHIL 1213)
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.