Kate Delaney, Pre-Nursing
Advising Program, Lommasson Center, Room 286
The pre-nursing curriculum is a two year program which is designed
to provide the basic undergraduate education needed for entry into
the professional portion of a baccalaureate nursing program.
Through an arrangement with the College of Nursing at Montana State
University-Bozeman, The University of Montana-Missoula offers approved
prerequisite courses for pre-nursing students. Students who intend
to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree offered through
Montana State University can complete the 12 credits of sophomore
level nursing courses in Bozeman. These 12 credits are currently offered
through a limited option on the "Upper Division" campuses
located at Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula. Students may apply
for acceptance into clinical nursing (junior and senior years), to
one of MSU's "Upper Division" campuses, upt o a year prior
to placement regardless of whether or they have been admitted to MSU.
Depending upon the specific placement, students can complete the entire
nursing program in Missoula.
A grade of "C" or better is required in the following specific
courses for admission to clinical nursing. The following courses may
not be repeated more than once regardless of where taken. Though a
grade of "C" is minimally acceptable, students are advised
to attain the highest grade average possible in these classes for
placement considerations at the upper division level. Acceptance to
clinical nursing is based on the average of the grades received in
required prerequisite courses at the time of application. Admission
is based strictly on grade prioritization. A minimum grade point average
of 2.50 is required at the time of application to clinical nursing.
There is a competitive component to a successful application. MSU
general education requirements and elective credits need to be satisfied
prior to graduation. Due to occasional changes in the curriculum and
degree requirements, it is essential to contact the pre-nursing advisor
before course selection and enrollment.
Suggested Course of Study
| First
Year |
A
|
S
|
| BIOL 106N
Elementary Medical Microbiology |
-
|
3
|
| CHEM 151N-152N
General and Inorganic Chemistry/Organic and Biochemistry |
3
|
3
|
| CHEM
154N Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory |
-
|
2
|
| COMM 111A
Introduction to Public Speaking |
-
|
3
|
| ENEX 101
English Composition |
3
|
-
|
| MATH 117
Linear Algebra and Probability |
3
|
-
|
| PSYC 100S
Introduction to Psychology |
-
|
4
|
| SOC 110S
Principles of Sociology |
3
|
-
|
| General
Education |
3
|
-
|
| Total |
15
|
15
|
| Second
Year |
|
|
| BIOL 212
213 Anatomy and Physiology I & II |
4
|
4
|
| HHP 236
Basic Nutrition |
-
|
3
|
| MATH 241
Statistics |
-
|
4
|
| PSYC 240S
Child and Adolescent Development |
3
|
-
|
| PSYC 245
Adult Development and Aging |
3
|
-
|
| General
Education |
5
|
4
|
| Total |
15
|
15
|
Individual programs may differ from the suggested course of study
to better fill the needs of the particular student.
Students desiring admission to other schools of nursing are encouraged
to obtain a catalog from the college and, in consultation with the
pre-nursing advisor, develop a plan of study tailored to meet the
specific course requirements of the college of their choice. In Montana
the Associate degree in Nursing can be obtained at MSU Northern, Havre;
Miles Community College, Miles City; Montana Tech of The University
of Montana, Butte, and Salish Kootenai College, Pablo; a baccalaureate
degree in nursing can be obtained at MSU Northern, Havre; Carroll
College, Helena; Salish Kootenai College, Pablo; and Montana State
University, Bozeman.
