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Majors

Nursing

The nursing major prepares you for the nursing licensure exam and careers in any health care setting after you’re licensed. It’s a direct-entry program, which means you’re admitted to the program when you enroll and you can begin nursing classes as a first-year student.

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Nursing - Registered Nurse Entry

As a student with RN credentials, the nursing major prepares you to take the next step in your career. You can transfer up to 66 hours of prior general education and nursing coursework into the program.

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Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse Entry

As a student with LPN credentials, the nursing major prepares you for the NCLEX-RN exam and careers in any health care setting after you’re licensed. You can transfer in 11 hours of previous coursework.

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Accelerated Nursing (ABSN 2nd Degree)

Designed for students who’ve already earned a bachelor’s degree, this 15-month program prepares you for the nursing licensure exam and a career in any health care setting.

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