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If you have up to 42 transferable college credits from a regionally accredited institution, you can apply to our Associate of Arts in Pre-Nursing program.
Once accepted into our Pre-Nursing program, you can earn an Associate of Arts degree in as few as 12 months, depending on the number of transferable credits you have.
After earning your Associate of Arts in Pre-Nursing degree, you may be eligible for a priority interview when applying to our 16-month ABSN program in Portland.
Our Associate of Arts in Pre-Nursing program comprises 62 credit hours total, with 38 credits being general education courses and 24 credits being pre-nursing courses that align with our ABSN prerequisite requirements.
| General Education Courses | Credits |
| Freshman Foundation Courses | 14 |
| Spiritual Formation Courses | 6 |
| Intercultural Experience Courses | 5 |
| Art and Science Courses | 9 |
| Elective Courses | 4 |
| Total | 38 |
| Pre-Nursing Courses | Credits |
| General Biology I + Lab | 4 |
| Research and Statistical Techniques | 3 |
| Microbiology + Lab | 3 |
| Anatomy and Physiology I + Lab | 4 |
| Anatomy and Physiology II + Lab | 4 |
| Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| Nutrition | 3 |
| Total | 24 |
| External proctoring required for most Pre-Nursing courses. | |
Together, our Pre-Nursing and ABSN programs provide a solid foundation for a successful career in nursing.