This Program of Study is Designed For Students Planning to Apply to the
MSU Bozeman BSN Nursing Program
This program of study is designed for students planning to apply to the MSU Bozeman BSN Nursing program. Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in each of the courses with no more than one repeat per course. Students must apply to Montana State University Bozeman’s College of Nursing and go through the placement process. Students apply prior to the end of their freshman year. The deadline for applications is April 30th of each year.
THE INFORMATION ON ALL TRANSFER OPTIONS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. STUDENTS SHOULD CONTACT: MSU Bozeman College of Nursing, Great Falls Campus at (406) 771-4451 or the main campus at 406-994-3783.
I. Montana University System Core Courses - 32 Credits
Offered Online and On Campus
(Need 3 writing & 3 verbal credits)
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ENGL | 121** | Composition I AND 1 of the following |
3+ |
| COLS | 101 | First Year Seminar | 3+ |
| COMM | 130 | Public Speaking | 3+ |
| COMM | 135 | Interpersonal Communication | 3+ |
Mathematics - 4 credits
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| MATH | 216** | Basic Statistics | 4+ |
Humanities/Fine Arts - 6 credits
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ART | 101 | Intro to Visual Arts | 3+ |
| ART | 114 | Art Fundamentals | 3+ |
| ART | 140 | Drawing I | 3+ |
| DE | 161 | Introduction to Design | 3+ |
| ENGL | 114 | Intro to Literature | 3+ |
| ENGL | 210* | World Literature I | 3+ |
| ENGL | 211* | World Literature II | 3+ |
| ENGL | 217 | Creative Writing | 3+ |
| HUM | 242 | Gender & Equality | 3+ |
| MUS | 102 | Fundamentals of Music | 3+ |
| MUS | 210 | Music Appreciation | 3+ |
| MUS | 212 | American Music | 3+ |
| MUS | 214 | World Music | 3+ |
| PHIL | 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3+ |
| PHIL | 232 | Basic Ethics | 3+ |
Natural Science - 7 credits
(Must include 1 lab course)
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| BIO | 205 | Personal Nutrition AND | 3+ |
| CHM | 111* | Inorganic Chemistry/Lab | 4+ |
Social Sciences/History - 6 credits
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| PSY | 101 | General Psychology | 3+ |
| PSY | 109 | Lifespan Development | 3+ |
Cultural Diversity - 3 credits
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
| ANT | 101 | Intro to Anthropology | 3+ |
| BUS | 249 | Global Marketing | 3+ |
| ENGL | 214N | Literature of the West | 3+ |
| HUM | 244 | American Cultural Values | 3+ |
| ML | 121 | Intro to American Sign Lang | 3+ |
| NAS | 201N | Montana's American Indians | 3+ |
| NAS | 215N | Native American Religious Trad | 3+ |
CULTURAL HERITAGE OF AMERICAN INDIANS--3 CREDITS
Courses with an “N” behind the course title will fulfill the Cultural Heritage of American Indians requirement as well as a designated core area requirement.
II. Additional Required Courses – 19 credits
| Course | No. | Title | Credits |
A student must complete CHM 111 prior to, or concurrently with, Anatomy & Physiology I.
If you are interested in completing an Associate of Science with MSU – Great Falls College of Technology, please contact your program advisor to determine the additional courses needed.
Total Program Credits: 51
~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedules.
+ A grade of "C-" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by placement assessment
