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. In addition, these
12 credits of sophomore level nursing courses are currently offered
through a limited option on one of 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, up
to 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.
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 |
Autumn |
Spring |
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 of science degree in nursing (ASN) 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 B.S.N. completion program can be obtained
at MSU-Northern, Havre; Montana Tech of The University of Montana,
Butte, and Salish Kootenai College, Pablo. A baccalaureate degree
in nursing can be obtained at Carroll College, Helena and Montana
State University, Bozeman.
