How long does it take to earn a Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing?
The degree is designed to be completed in 8 semesters (4 years). Students typically take 16-17 credits per semester. Summer school is not required. The Bachelor of Science degree at SDSU includes 3 semesters of pre-requisites (see question below for more information about pre-requisites) and 5 semesters of nursing courses. Q: How many pre-requisites do I have to take: A: The 3 semesters of pre-requisites include courses that meet the University’s General Education Core (System Graduation Requirements or SGRs and Institutional Graduation Requirements or IGRs). Beginning Fall 2008, the 3 semesters of pre-requisites include CHEM 106/106L or 112/112L; SOC 100, 150, or 240; SGR Goal #5 Mathematics (MATH 102, 104, 115, 120, 121, 123, 125, 225, or STAT 281); ENGL 101 Composition I; 3 credits of SGR Goal #4 Humanities; IGR Goal #2 Personal Wellness (BIOL 105, GS 143, HSC 212, PHA 201, PSYC 267, or WEL 100); PSYC 101 General Psychology; CHEM 108/108L or 114/114L; SGR #2 Oral Communication (SPCM
