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2025 - 2026 Cowley College Academic Catalog 
    
2025 - 2026 Cowley College Academic Catalog

Nursing (PRE-BSN) (AS) KS Systemwide Articulated Transfer Pathway


KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM   


An Associate of Science transfer pathway with an emphasis in Pre-Nursing will prepare a student to apply for a nursing program at an accredited college. Students who earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing and pass the state licensure examination are licensed as registered nurse (R.N.). R.N.’s may supervise, teach, and delegate nursing care to health team members as well as deliver direct care and treatment.

Symbol(s) Translation:
(T►) - Kansas Regents Systemwide Transfer Course 
($) - Special Funding Identifier
SGE - Systemwide General Education Designation


 PROGRAM SEMESTER MAP - Nursing (Pre-BSN) (AS) KS Systemwide Articulated Transfer Pathway  

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Pathway Code: SWPN


Kansas General Education Core Requirements (35 hours)


Successfully completing 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas Systemwide General Education Core . 

Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)


Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications and at least 3 credits of a College-level Math course that’s most appropriate for the degree and transfer pathway.

Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)


Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from BIO4111 or BIO4125.

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)


Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines. (SOC6811or 6816 and PSY6711)

Arts & Humanities (6 hours)


Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines.

Additional Institution Core Requirements (6 hours)


To satisfy degree requirements to meet the Kansas system-wide general education core, complete 6 additional credits of approved institutional core electives  applicable to the transfer pathway.

Pathway Electives (27 hours)*


The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of Pathway Electives. Students not transferring to a Kansas College or University should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block. The following are required electives for transfer in the Nursing PRE-BSN KS Systemwide Articulated Transfer Pathway.

In addition to the transfer electives, PSY6720 - First Year Experience (FYE) is highly recommended as an elective for students enrolled in this pathway.

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*