What is meant by lower division and upper division course work?
Lower Division All students declaring nursing as their major are admitted to the lower division of the Capstone College of Nursing. During your first four semesters, you will learn basic knowledge from the humanities and social and natural sciences. This study provides the basis for the broad education you need to meet the challenges of professional nursing. These courses are referred to as lower division or the preprofessional portion of the curriculum. Upper Division As you near completion of lower division course work, you will apply for promotion to the upper division. Promotion to the upper division is required for entry into the clinical nursing courses and prgression in the nursing program. The upper division is the professional phase of the curriculum. Upper division spaces are limited and the acceptance process is competitive. Once promoted to the upper division, you begin your nursing courses with labs in a variety of clinical settings.
