The Associate in Science in Registered Nurse - Pre offered by Ohlone College is designed to prepare students to apply to nursing programs or related health science majors. The core courses in the associate degree in Registered Nurse - Pre will fulfill the required coursework for most nursing programs at community colleges and California State University campuses. The coursework includes the required core science courses and related general education courses that are part of the prerequisites for most nursing programs at community colleges or local California State University campuses. Students will gain a strong foundation in the core sciences of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, human development, and nutritional sciences. Communication courses will provide essential skills necessary for success in diverse healthcare fields that serve various cultures, languages, and age groups. Healthcare careers including registered nursing, respiratory therapy, physical therapy assistants, medicine, public health, and
others will benefit from these core courses. Students who complete this associate degree are prepared to apply to a Registered Nursing program at a community college to earn an associate degree or apply to a California State University campus to earn a bachelor's degree.

Requirements for Associate in Science Degree

a) Complete Major Field courses with a grade of C or better.
b) Complete Ohlone College General Education (Plan A), CSU GE (Plan B), or IGETC (Plan C) requirements. These requirements are specified in the Ohlone College catalog.
c) Complete at least 60 degree-applicable units with a 2.0 grade point average.
d) Complete at least 12 units at Ohlone College.

Student Learning Outcomes

🗸 Demonstrate knowledge of written and verbal communication skills to effectively function within the
healthcare environment.
🗸 Research and analyze health related data about social, psychological, and cultural environments, needs, and
interests of different communities.
🗸 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the basic principles of human anatomy, physiology, and microbiology.