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Mar 27, 2026
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2026-2027 WNCC College Catalog
Health Professions (Pre), Nursing (Pre-Professional) Emphasis Area, AS
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AS.5116B (61 Credits)
This emphasis area provides students with the basic courses for entry into four-year professional nursing programs. The courses are applicable to various other related programs in the life sciences and medical fields.
Notes
- Students wishing to transfer to the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) need to contact an advisor at UNMC for specific requirements about admission to the university and the program.
- Application to the BSN program is processed through UNMC, not through WNCC. General advising of the required prerequisite courses while at WNCC is provided by faculty in the Nursing program in the Division of Health Sciences at WNCC.
- Some courses have prerequisites. Students are responsible for meeting the prerequisites for the course(s) they select.
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Program Outcomes
The pre-professional health areas of emphasis are designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities associated with medical schools. The following program models provide students with the first two years of study and are reflective of the University of Nebraska and University of Nebraska Medical Center preparatory programs for the first two years of course work at those respective institutions. It is important to note that the road to becoming a professional in any of these fields is a long one, requiring upwards of eight or more years of study. These programs are merely the beginning of that journey. At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to: - Demonstrate the mastery of course work considered fundamental to the training of a health care professional.
- Demonstrate the ability to find, read, and critically evaluate appropriate scientific literature and resources.
- Function successfully within laboratory settings, including use of basic equipment and developing and utilizing appropriate safety protocols.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to approach and solve complex problems.
Notes - Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult their faculty and transfer advisors early in their WNCC career to determine a curriculum to best suit their transfer goals.
- Dependent upon the choice of electives, it is possible that the total credits earned for the AS degree will exceed 60 credit credits.
- Students should understand that the courses included in the lists of core requirements and recommended electives will be required by receiving institutions at some point in their journey to the bachelor’s or professional degree.
Program Requirements
In addition to the general education requirements for the AS degree, 25 credits of core courses and 16 credits of electives, both described below, are required for the emphasis area in pre-nursing. A total of 61 credits are required for the Associate of Science degree in this emphasis area. AS General Education Core: 32 Credits (minimum)
Core Program Requirements: 25 credits
Recommended Electives or Courses for Transfer: 16 Credits
UNMC requires five (5) additional courses. Three (3) of the courses are specified, any one of which will satisfy the WNCC social science general education requirement. The two (2) remaining courses can be selected from a list of approved courses; students should consult with their advisor for WNCC courses that fulfill these requirements. (select from below): Ethics Requirement
*UNMC recommends PHIL - 1060 ; BSAD - 2450 and HUSR - 2380 to satisfy UNMC’s ethics requirement, however students MAY be required to take another humanities course to fulfill WNCC’s humanities requirement. Consult with an advisor. Total AS Requirements: 61 Credits
Recommended Plan of Study
Total Semester Credits: 13
Total Semester Credits: 17
Total Semester Credits: 16
Total Semester Credits: 15
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