2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 28, 2025  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Pre-Nursing - Associate of Science


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AS PreNursing can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. AS Pre-Nursing is also ideal for students interested in an Associate Degree in Nursing, the Bridge Track of the Associate Degree Nursing program, and the Vocational Nursing certification. AS Pre-Nursing students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable coursework. Applicants who wish to transfer nursing courses must apply and meet all admission requirements in order for courses to be evaluated for transfer. It is important to note you must have a minimum grade of “C” in every prerequisite course in order for it to be accepted for transfer.

 

First Year Fall Semester


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 11


First Year Spring Semester


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 13


First Year Summer Semester


The following summer classes can also be taken during any fall or spring semester. 

  • Language, Philosophy, Culture Core 3 credit hours. 1 & 2  (040)

Total Hours: 6


First Year Total Hours: 30


Second Year Fall Semester


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 13


Second Year Spring Semester


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16-Week Classes


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Total Hours: 13


Second Year Summer Semester


The following summer classes can also be taken during any fall or spring semester. 

Total Hours: 4


Second Year Total Hours: 30


Grand Total Hours: 60


1 Nursing Pre-/Co-Requisites
2 Meet with an academic advisor or department chair for university specific transfer courses.
FOS Field of Study Course
FY Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring.
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Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Pre-Nursing degree.

Transfer Outlook

AS Pre-Nursing (PreRN) can lead to university transfer for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  AS PreRN is also ideal for students interested in an Associate Degree in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing-Bridging, and the Vocational Nursing certification.  AS PreRN students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable coursework.

Career Outlook

Vocational Nurse - $41,864* w/Certificate + State License

Registered Nurse - $59,349* w/Associate degree + State License

*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas

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