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Course Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program is accredited by the Virginia State Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Graduates are in demand as professional nurses in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health and other health care agencies. The program emphasizes health promotion and disease prevention, capitalizing on early detection of potential health problems, health maintenance in ambulatory and acute-care agencies, and preparation for the managerial responsibilities of nursing.

The School of Nursing offers four pathways to complete the BSN, all of which lead to the completion of the objectives of the undergraduate program. The traditional pathway is a two-year curriculum following the completion of the Mason Core and prerequisite requirements. An accelerated RN-to-BSN pathway for students holding current registered nurse (RN) licenses may be completed in one year (full-time) following completion of the Mason Core and prerequisite requirements. The accelerated, second-degree pathway is a 12-month curriculum for students holding a baccalaureate degree outside of nursing. The traditional and accelerated pathways in nursing must be completed on a full-time basis. An accelerated Veteran LPN-to-BSN pathway is offered for licensed LPNs seeking to pursue a BSN and earn their RN license. The Veteran LPN-to-BSN pathway is designed to build upon the skills and knowledge gained through an LPN program and previous military health training and must be completed on a full-time basis. Students can complete this pathway in 12 months following completion of the nursing prerequisite requirements.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • Admission: Candidates must have been officially admitted into degree-seeking status.
  • Credit Hours: Students must complete at least 120 credits that count toward graduation and fulfill all degree requirements. A few programs require more than the minimum 120 credits.
  • Quality: Candidates must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher, and must meet all higher standards for grades allowable in majors, minors, or certificates. The Mason cumulative GPA does not include transfer courses.
  • Upper Level: Students seeking a bachelor's degree must apply at least 45 credits of upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above) toward graduation requirements.
  • Mason Core: (formerly University General Education). Candidates must complete categories of general education courses and writing requirements as described for their catalog year. This includes satisfying the requirement of two semesters of English composition (ENGH 101 Composition (Mason Core) and ENGH 302 Advanced Composition (Mason Core)) with a grade of C or better. Additionally, as part of the university's commitment to student writers in all undergraduate programs, at least one upper-division course in each major has been designated as fulfilling the writing-intensive (WI) requirement.
  • College/Department General Education: Students must satisfy additional general education requirements for specific degree programs, as described on each individual college page.
  • Major: Students must satisfy all requirements for their major and degree program, as described on each individual college page, and as detailed in the degree evaluation for their catalog year.

 English Language Requirements:

Mason requires students to complete at least two semesters of English composition. Students who complete the Honors curriculum complete the English composition requirement through coursework in those programs. Equivalent credit may be granted through course transfer or external exam. Exemption (but not credit) may be granted through a proficiency exam administered by the English department. All other students must enroll in ENGH 101 Composition (Mason Core or ENGH 100 Composition for Multilingual Writers(Mason Core)) upon admission and, after meeting its prerequisites, ENGH 302 Advanced Composition(Mason Core). Students must attain a minimum grade of C in composition courses to fulfill degree requirements.

Fees

In-state full-time/year : $9510*    

Out-of-state full-time/year : 32970*    


This information was accurate on : 16/12/2020
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