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Residency Requirement

All students enrolled at The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences must complete a minimum of 13 credit hours in general education at The Christ College in order to graduate from the College. In some cases, students who have transferred a large number of courses, may be required to take additional elective courses at The Christ College. These elective courses as well as core required courses are outlined below.

Nursing Program General Education Requirement

Students graduating from The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences with an Associate Degree in Nursing must fulfill all required general education courses either through completion of coursework at the College or through transfer credit that satisfies the course requirement.

Please note that: 

• Once enrollment at The Christ College begins, students may not transfer in additional credits from another college or university while enrolled at the College in a degree-seeking status. This means that while pursuing a degree from the College, students may not take courses elsewhere and transfer into the College. 
• Students may transfer in credits that count towards completion of the general education residency provided these credits are obtained from other approved institutions. 
• While students may transfer more than 18 semester or 27 quarter transfer credit hours towards the total credits required to graduate, student must complete a minimum of 13-credit hours at The Christ College - called a General Education Residency Requirement - as part of the requirements for graduation. 
• All transfer coursework must be documented on or before the first day of classes in which the student is enrolled as a degree-seeking student. 

To reiterate, students must complete a minimum of 13-credit hours at The Christ College - called a General Education Residency Requirement - as part of the requirements for graduation. In addition to the courses listed below, any General Education course, including but not limited to ENG 099, MAT 101, BIO 101, PHI 110, ENG 201 and ENG 201 will be applied toward the residency requirement of 13-credit hours.

• BIO 111
• BIO 112
• BIO 121
• COM 101
• ENG 101
• FA 101
• GEN 101
• PHI 103
• PSY 101
• SOC 101

Course Description

• BIO 111, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, is the first phase of a two-semester course designed to provide students with an understanding of the structure and function of human organ systems. A brief review of biological chemistry will be followed by an introduction to cells and tissues. This information will form the basis for the following course content as it relates to the integumentary, osseous (bone), muscular, and nervous systems.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 1 Lab: 4 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• None. A course in general biology strongly encouraged
• Completion of this course is required for progression into the second semester of the nursing program. Students must complete BIO 111 before enrolling in NUR 130 or NUR 150.

Course Description

• BIO 112 continues to provide students with an understanding and knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. The study of the processes underlying human functioning is also incorporated. The course includes integrated study of the autonomic nervous system, the stress response, special senses, blood, and the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems. The course also includes an overview of heredity, development and genetics. Laboratory exercises are designed to complement topics covered in class presentations.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 1 Lab: 4 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• BIO 111: Anatomy and Physiology I*
• Completion of this course is required for progression into the third semester of the nursing program. Students must complete BIO 112 before enrolling in NUR 200 or NUR 201.

Course Description

• BIO 121 is designed to introduce the student to basic knowledge regarding the morphology and physiology of microorganisms relevant to health care settings and the living environment as a whole. While emphasis is on direct microbe-human interaction, discussion will incorporate aspects from the growing awareness of global microbial transfer and the passage of microorganisms from animals to humans (zoonoses). Methods for infection control will include study of the body’s own immune response, the current spectrum of anti-microbial agents in use and public health strategies that incorporate both. Laboratory exercises will enhance and elucidate topics covered in lecture presentations.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 1 Lab: 4 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• BIO 112: Anatomy and Physiology II*
  
• Completion of this course is required for progression into the third semester of the nursing program. Students must complete BIO 121 before enrolling in NUR 200 or NUR 201.

Course Description

• Speech and Oral Communication is designed to equip the student to communicate effectively with individuals and before large and small groups. Focus is on communicating clearly and persuasively, without offense, in order to be effective in personal interactions both within the workplace and in one’s personal life, and to be competent in making presentations. Students will learn strategies to become comfortable speaking in public, and to prepare and make presentations effectively. Learning experiences will include reading, lecture, discussion, and practice presentations with self-critique and feedback from other students and the instructor.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 0 Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• ENG 101: English Composition. Students currently enrolled in ENG 099 (English Composition Preview Tutorial) with ENG 101 transfer credit pending, may register for COM 101 in a future term. Continued enrollment in COM 101 is pending satisfactory completion of ENG 099 and successful transfer of ENG 101 credit from another college/university.
• Completion of this course is required for progression into the third semester of the nursing program. Students must complete COM 101 before enrolling in NUR 200 or NUR 201.

Course Description

• English 099 prepares students for the demands and requirements of the introductory college composition course. The focus is on understanding and correctly applying the rules of English grammar with respect to sentence boundaries and other basic rules of effective writing. Students also learn to focus and develop paragraphs and to organize and develop coherent essays. Effective critical reading strategies are also developed and practiced. Intensive work in the Writing Center may be required as needed. This course is a pre-requisite for ENG 101.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 0 Lab: 3 Developmental Credits

Pre-Requisites

• None.
• Students enrolled in ENG 099 must successfully complete ENG 099 before: a) enrolling in ENG 101 (English Composition); or, b) before previously earned transfer credit can be posted to your academic record. 
• ENG 099 credit will count toward the 13 hour residency requirement for the 2010-2011 Academic Year.

Course Description

• English Composition 101 fosters development of critical reading, writing and thinking skills that are important to academic and professional success and satisfaction. Through reading, discussing and writing about rich and complex texts (mainly nonfiction prose), students will learn how critical reading, open and unbiased discussion, and effective writing are closely interrelated skills, strengthening each and experiencing the value of each for the other. Students will become more perceptive readers and more articulate and aware thinkers and writers, able to apply these strengths in any academic or professional situation. Students will participate in conversations about texts, ideas and writing projects to foster critical thinking and effective expression. Students will learn and practice all the stages of an effective writing process and will become able to write high-quality papers that follow the conventions and meet the logical and stylistic expectations of formal academic and professional prose.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 0 Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• Successful completion of the English Placement Exam is required for all students.*
• Completion of this course is required for progression into the second semester of the nursing program. Students must complete ENG 101 before enrolling in NUR 130 or NUR 150.
• Students enrolled in ENG 099 (English Composition Preview Tutorial), may enroll in NUR 130 and 150 provided these students meet the following criteria:
  • Successful completion of ENG 099 will result in transfer of previously earned ENG 101 credits; or,
  • Successful completion of ENG 099 requires enrollment in ENG 101 for the Spring semester. Student may complete ENG 101 concurrently with NUR 130 and NUR 150.
    • Note: failure to complete ENG 101 may result in the student being unable to progress to the second year nursing courses (NUR 200, 201, and 300).

Course Description

• Survey of American Literature I will familiarize the student with major authors, texts, themes, techniques and movements of the literature of the United States from colonial beginnings through the Civil War. Works of literature and literary movements will be considered both as manifestations of broad cultural, philosophical and artistic streams running through Western civilization, and as expressions of distinctively American attitudes and perspectives. Students will receive an orientation to American literary history as well as intensive practice and guidance in comprehending and interpreting rich works of literature. As a survey of American literature, the course will emphasize ways the literature reflects and informs American experience, but will also provide an opportunity for the student to experience and reflect on essential functions of works of literature in general, as lenses on the existential situation and psychology of individual human beings and as insightful reflections of social realities.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 0 Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• ENG 101
• NOTE: Students who have completed or transferred in ENG 101, may desire to take this course in fulfillment of the residency requirement or for the pursuit of lifelong learning as discussed in the general education purpose. IMPORTANT: Students desiring to transfer this course to another institution of higher learning are encouraged to check with their respective college or university to verify transfer eligibility.
  

Course Description

Credits

• 3 Lecture, O Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• ENG 101.
• ENG 201 is not required to enroll in ENG 202.
• NOTE: Students who have completed or transferred in ENG 101, may desire to take this course in fulfillment of the residency requirement or for the pursuit of lifelong learning as discussed in the general education purpose. IMPORTANT: Students desiring to transfer this course to another institution of higher learning are encouraged to check with their respective college or university to verify transfer eligibility.

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the humanities through the lens of the “arts.” To achieve this goal, students will study the visual arts in a historical framework ranging from the Paleolithic to the early 20th century. As students examine the arts, they also will explore how we can “read” them. This means that they will both learn and master a specialized vocabulary to discuss the works as well as develop the ability to discern the values of the culture(s)/artist(s) that produced the arts.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, O Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• None. ENG 101 strongly encouraged as this is a writing intensive course.
• This course is identified as a Signature Course at The Christ College. As such, all students admitted to the college beginning 2008 are required to take this course at the College as part of the Residency Requirement.
• Completion of this course is required in order to graduate from the College. Students are strongly advised to take this course no later than the Spring semester of their graduating year. The College cannot guarantee concurrent offerings with NUR 300.

Course Description

• GEN 101 is designed to facilitate the students’ successful transition to the college setting and achievement of his or her educational goals. The course provides the student the opportunity to learn and adopt skills for academic success. All students are required to take this course. Topics include learning style, study and testing skills, learning to learn, note-taking, as well as general success skills such as communication, critical thinking, self-awareness, and time and resource management. This course identifies the path to positive and successful learning experiences. The course emphasizes group interaction and collaborative learning.

Credits

• 1 Lecture, O Lab: 1 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• None.
• This course is identified as a Signature Course at The Christ College. As such, all students admitted to the college beginning 2008 through 2010 are required to take this course at the College as part of the Residency Requirement.
• Completion of this course is required for progression into the second semester of the nursing program. Students must complete GEN 101 before enrolling in NUR 130 or NUR 150.

Course Description

• MAT 101 is designed to equip students with mathematical skills up through college algebra and basic statistics. First, the course reviews the foundational math skills of unit conversion, fractions, decimals, and percents that are necessary to build competence in dimensional analysis. Students will learn algebraic calculations for inequalities and linear equations for graphing and solving equations with 2 variables; use exponents to master scientific notation and polynomial formulas; and, basic concepts in descriptive statistics and probability. Emphasis is placed on real world application of mathematical skills.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, O Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• None.
• Note: Students may desire to take this course in fulfillment of the residency requirement or for the pursuit of lifelong learning as discussed in the general education purpose. IMPORTANT: Students desiring to transfer this course to another institution of higher learning are encouraged to check with their respective college or university to verify transfer eligibility.

Course Description

• Introduction to Ethics will assist students in coming to understand the various theoretical, conceptual frameworks, and application models of moral reasoning. Such applications of theoretical models and frameworks will expose the student to different approaches to moral competence and decision-making in complex life situations. This course aims to be holistic in its approach; hence ethics-related issues involving medical/health issues will be minimized and a broad humanities-based approach will be incorporated.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, O Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• None. ENG 101 strongly encouraged as this is a writing intensive course.
• This course is identified as a Signature Course at The Christ College. As such, all students admitted to the college beginning 2008 through 2010 are required to take this course at the College as part of the Residency Requirement.
• Completion of this course is required in order to graduate from the College. Students are strongly advised to take this course no later than the Spring semester of their graduating year. The College cannot guarantee concurrent offerings with NUR 300.

Course Description

• This course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of and appreciation for the major religions of the world; Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam. In addition the course will explore indigenous spiritual paths such as Celtic and Native American spiritual traditions. The course will explore the history of each tradition, its core beliefs, cosmology, canon of sacred writings, and styles of prayer and worship. This course will also explore humanism in its various forms, as well as atheism. The course will also address the influence of these various traditions on society, as well as the issues surrounding the diversity of religious traditions in a highly pluralistic society.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 0 Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• None.
• NOTE: Students may desire to take this course in fulfillment of the residency requirement or for the pursuit of lifelong learning as discussed in the general education purpose. IMPORTANT: Students desiring to transfer this course to another institution of higher learning are encouraged to check with their respective college or university to verify transfer eligibility.

Course Description

• Introduction to Psychology surveys the methods and content of Psychology as the science of behavior and mental processes. In the lecture, readings and discussions, topics such as the biological basis of behavior, sensation, learning, perception, personality and psychopathology will be the focus.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 0 Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• None.
• Completion of this course is required in order to graduate from the College. Students are strongly advised to take this course no later than the Spring semester of their graduating year. The College cannot guarantee concurrent offerings with NUR 300.

Course Description

• Students will learn about the psychological theories/conceptual frameworks and research that inform the study of cognitive, personality, and social development across the lifespan.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 0 Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology
• NOTE: Students may desire to take this course in fulfillment of the residency requirement or for the pursuit of lifelong learning as discussed in the general education purpose. IMPORTANT: Students desiring to transfer this course to another institution of higher learning are encouraged to check with their respective college or university to verify transfer eligibility.

Course Description

• Introduction to Sociology provides students with a clear understanding of the methods, processes, and ideologies that pertain to the field of Sociology. Lectures, readings, and group interactions will assist the student in learning the prevalent sociological theoretical and conceptual frameworks, sociology’s historical evolution, the various aspects related to culture, institutional and social processes and practical implications.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 0 Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• None.
• Completion of this course is required in order to graduate from the College. Students are strongly advised to take this course no later than the Spring semester of their graduating year. The College cannot guarantee concurrent offerings with NUR 300.

Course Description

• Sociological Perspectives on U.S. Diversity is designed so that students will gain insights into, and learn the various sociological analyses of, the strengths, challenges and opportunities facing the United States and its incredibly diverse population. Particular emphasis will be placed on multicultural awareness, race, ethnicity, social class, and gender.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 0 Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• SOC 101
• NOTE: Students may desire to take this course in fulfillment of the residency requirement or for the pursuit of lifelong learning as discussed in the general education purpose. IMPORTANT: Students desiring to transfer this course to another institution of higher learning are encouraged to check with their respective college or university to verify transfer eligibility.

Course Description

• Sociological Perspectives on Global Diversity is designed so that students will gain insights into, and learn the various sociological analyses of, the strengths, challenges and opportunities facing the global diverse populations. Particular emphasis will be placed on multicultural awareness, race, ethnicity, social class, and gender.

Credits

• 3 Lecture, 0 Lab: 3 Semester Credits

Pre-Requisites

• SOC 101
• SOC 102 is not required to enroll in SOC 103
• NOTE: Students may desire to take this course in fulfillment of the residency requirement or for the pursuit of lifelong learning as discussed in the general education purpose. IMPORTANT: Students desiring to transfer this course to another institution of higher learning are encouraged to check with their respective college or university to verify transfer eligibility.

* Course pre- and co-requisities are necessary to ensure the curriculum is delivered in a comprehensive and logical manner. Students wishing to take a course out of sequence and who do not possess the required pre-requisites for a course or courses, should contact the Office of Registration and Records for additional guidance.


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