The Pre-Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Ready Pathway (DTA/MRP) associate degree is intended for students looking to directly transfer to WA State universities to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Students enrolled in this 90-credit degree program receive instruction in English, psychology, mathematics, and science to prepare them to enter select Washington State four-year pre-licensure Nursing programs as a junior.
Upon completion of WVC’s Associate in Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP degree, students are eligible to transfer to several Washington State institutions including the University of Washington, Washington State University, Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, and Walla Walla University. Completing this degree does not guarantee admission to any baccalaureate university. Students should meet with a navigator at the college to which they intend to transfer.
Please note that this degree alone will not make the WVC graduate eligible to sit for the Registered Nurse National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Graduates will need to complete their BSN degree at a university before they can become a Registered Nurse.
Program Learning Outcome:
Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in preparation to transfer to a four-year university in nursing.
A grade of C (2.0) or higher in ENGL& 203 is required for graduation.
At least one course must be selected from a discipline other than Communication Studies (CMST).
At least 5 credits must be selected from a discipline other than Communication Studies (CMST).
No more than 5 credits in World Language at the 100 level may be used to satisfy this requirement.
No more than 5 credits in performance/skill (P/S) courses may be used to satisfy this requirement.
Courses must be selected from at least two disciplines
No more than 10 credits allowed from any one discipline
Select 5 credits from the following:
Required Biology Courses:
BIO& 211 - Majors Cellular
BIO& 241 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
BIO& 242 - Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
BIOL& 260 - Microbiology
Required Chemistry Courses:
CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry
CHEM& 131 - Introduction of Organic/Biochemistry
Required Nutrition Course:
NUTR& 101 - Nutrition
*BIOL& 160 taken from a Washington State Community College will satisfy the BIOL&211 prerequisite requirement.
General Electives are normally accepted at 4-year institutions whether or not an AAS degree is earned. In addition to the list below, all courses listed in the areas of writing, quantitative/symbolic, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences may be used as general electives. No more than 3 Physical Education (PEH/PEHR) activity credits are allowed in this degree.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT: Students will need to take a minimum of 5 credits from diversity courses as part of the 90 credits required to graduate. The diversity classes are identified by the symbol. Visit www.wvc.edu/DR for more information.