Associate in Pre Nursing - Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)/Major Related Program (MRP)

Healthcare Pathway

90 Credits | 8 Quarters

Pathway at a Glance

You understand the importance of health and peace of mind—whether you're tending to a patient, studying diseases, providing dietary counsel, or documenting important medical information, our Healthcare Pathway will set you on a course to making a difference every day.

Pathway Map (PDF)

Courses by Quarter

Quarter Plan:

Quarter 1

Transition Studies Students have several options for their starting point. Some students may start in our Transition Studies programs: Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, Digital Literacy, and High School+.

Quarter 2

MATH092 Mathematical Reasoning 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces operations with rational numbers, applications and problem solving skills, expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing linear relationships. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement score on the Arithmetic Test or recommendation from the Basic Education for Adults department.

ENGL090 Integrated Reading and Writing I 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces students to college-level reading and writing. Focuses on reading strategies, critical thinking, and writing unified paragraphs. ENGL 090 classes are combined with ENGL 095 classes, and students who demonstrate ENGL 095 proficiency may earn ENGL 095 credit. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement based on Reading & English CPT scores or transition test.

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ENGL095 Integrated Reading and Writing II 5 Credits Search Schedule

Prepares students for entry into college-level writing courses. Focuses on reading analytically, thinking critically, and writing coherent, well-supported texts. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement based on Reading & English CPT scores or transition test.

CCS101 Pathways to Success 3 Credits Search Schedule

Cultivates the mind-set and skills necessary for students to become confident, reflective, self-directing, and successful learners. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 090 or higher.

CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduction to oral communication theory and to public speaking/listening practice as applied to a variety of settings and audiences. Students will learn to verbally inform and/or demonstrate and persuade an audience using a variety of speech types. Covers speech preparation, critical listening and thinking, and individual and group presentation techniques. This course was formerly known as SPCH 101, Introduction to Public Speaking. Prerequisite: None.
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, AAS-SPEAKING-LISTENING, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION, AAS-ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION, FPA-Elective-HUM-Qtr 3-4, FPA-Elective-Qtr 5

Quarter 3

CMATH146 CLIPPERS Introduction to Statistics 7 Credits Search Schedule

Accelerated class that gives students the opportunity to complete MATH 095, MATH 096, and MATH& 146 in one quarter. Covers basic probability and descriptive and inferential statistics. Students will earn credit for either MATH 095 and MATH 096 or MATH 096 and MATH& 146 at the conclusion of the course. CLIPPERS courses combine the prerequisite course with the college-level course. These classes are taught in a computer lab with a focus on in-class activities and video-based instruction. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement or a "C" or better in MATH 092 or an "S" in ABE 065.

Includes ability to complete:
MATH 095 Intermediate Algebra Essentials
MATH 096 Applied Algebra Topics
MATH&146 Introduction to Statistics
Some students may place directly into MATH& 146.

ENGL098 Transitional English Composition 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas and participate in multiple discourse communities. Focuses on both the process and product of composing. English 098 classes are combined with English 101 classes, and students who demonstrate English 101 proficiency may earn ENGL& 101 credit. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement OR a "C" or better in ENGL 095.

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ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 Credits Search Schedule

Develops strategies and techniques writers use to convey ideas and participate in multiple discourse communities. Focuses on both the process and product of composing. Prerequisite: Appropriate placement OR a "B-" or better in ENGL 095 OR a "C" or better in ENGL 098.
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, COMMUNICATION, GER-CIS, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION, AAS-COMMUNICATION: Reading/Writing, AAS-READING-WRITING

NUTR&101 Nutrition 5 Credits Search Schedule

Surveys the nutritional needs for individuals ranging from infants to adults. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles of nutrition. Particularly suitable for health occupation students. Prior high school chemistry or biology course or equivalent strongly recommended. Prerequisite: None.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

Quarter 4

CHEM&121 Introduction to Chemistry 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces fundamentals of chemistry for those interested in nursing/allied health and those pursuing a non-science degree. Study of the classification, composition, calculations, and properties (both chemical and physical) of matter at the macroscopic, atomic and subatomic levels. Includes measurements and conversions, atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, molar stoichiometry, and acid/base chemistry. Prerequisite: MATH 096 with a "C" or better.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, LAB, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

ENGL&102 Composition II 5 Credits Search Schedule

Develops reading, writing and critical thinking skills at the advanced level. Teaches how to write academic papers by conducting research; analyzing, evaluating and constructing arguments; documenting sources and using appropriate writing conventions. Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL& 101 with a "C" or better.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, COMMUNICATION, AA-AAS-T-COMMUNICATION

BIOL&160 General Biology w/Lab 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces foundational biological concepts including cell structure and function, metabolism, genetics, biotechnology, biological diversity, evolution, and ecology. Preparatory for further studies including BIOL& 211 and BIOL& 241. Prerequisite: None.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, LAB, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE, Natural Science Lab, FPA-NatSciLab-Qtr 7

Quarter 5

CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 Credits Search Schedule

Continues the general, organic, and biochemistry series for nursing and allied health majors. Focuses on general structure, function, properties, and chemical reactions of major organic and biochemical compounds. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 162.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, LAB, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces the science of psychology and the application of psychological concepts as they relate to everyday life. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, SOCIAL SCIENCE, NURSING SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-SOCIAL SCIENCE, FPA-SocSci-Qtr 5-6-8

Choose One 5 credit course Humanities 1 - PreNursing Q5:

Choose One 5 credit course Humanities 1 - PreNursing Q5:

ART120 Beginning Drawing 5 Credits
Concepts, techniques, and processes of drawing, including line, value, texture, composition, representation and basic color theory. Introduction to basic drawing materials, including charcoal, graphite, pastels, ink and watercolor. Develop drawing skills and personal expression through studio projects, lectures and critiques. Prerequisite: None.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES, art-100-level, FPA-Elective-HUM-Qtr 3-4, FPA-Elective-Hum-Qtr 6-7-8, FPA-Elective-Qtr 5

ENGL&111 Introduction to Literature 5 Credits
Introduces the literary genres of poetry, prose fiction, and drama. Teaches foundational vocabulary and analytical strategies used when reading literature and writing critical interpretations. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES

ENGL&244 American Literature I 5 Credits
Surveys American literature from its beginnings to 1865 through the exploration of literary, cultural, political, and social histories as they impact the growth and emergence of American society, identity, and literature. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a "C-" or better.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES

FRCH&121 French I 5 Credits
Introduces the four basic skills of the French language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Studies the language within its cultural context. Prerequisite: None.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES, FPA-Elective-HUM-Qtr 3-4, FPA-Elective-Qtr 5

PHIL&120 Symbolic Logic 5 Credits
Introduces the principles of deductive inference with a focus on proofs in both sentence logic and predicate logic with quantifiers. Includes a study of semantic methods for testing validity. Prerequisite: MATH 097 or equivalent.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-QUANTITATIVE, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES

PHIL103 Science, Technology, and Human Values 5 Credits
Explores the nature of scientific thinking and technology, and an assessment of their impact on human life and values. Includes the role of the role of theory and explanation in science and the effect of specific technologies on our understanding of the person, nature, and value. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES

SPAN&121 Spanish I 5 Credits
Introduces the four basic skills of the Spanish language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Studies the language within its cultural context. Prerequisite: None.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES, FPA-Elective-HUM-Qtr 3-4, FPA-Elective-Qtr 5

Quarter 6

Choose One 5 credit course Humanities 2 - PreNursing Q6:

Choose One 5 credit course Humanities 2 - PreNursing Q6:

ART116 Art in America: Diversity 5 Credits
Presents an overview of American and North American Indigenous and under-represented people's artistic production from the late 17th through the mid-20th centuries with a focus on the cultural, social, and political implications through the analysis of American paintings, sculpture, photography, and architecture. This course emphasizes self-awareness of one's relationship to power and privilege as a product of art history. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Distribution: AA, DTA, DIVERSITY, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES, HUMANITIES-CULTURAL-4QTR, art-100-level, FPA-Hum-Qtr 6-7-8

CMST240 Intercultural Communication: Diversity 5 Credits
Introduces intercultural communication theories and concepts with applications. Explores the communication processes when people enter new cultural context or interact with people who have different cultural identities. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101 or instructor's permission.
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, DIVERSITY, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AAS-SPEAKING-LISTENING, AAS-HUMAN RELATIONS, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES, AAS-ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATION, HUMANITIES-CULTURAL-5QTR, HUM-CULTURAL-ELECTIVE-6QTR, HUM-CULTURAL-ELECTIVE-8QTR, FPA-Hum-Qtr 6-7-8

ENGL250 American Ethnic Literature: Diversity 5 Credits
Explores the literary production of various race and ethnic groups in the United States. Employs the fundamentals of literary analysis to envision and interpret the diverse cultural, social, and historical contexts that shape American identities and experience. Prerequisite: ENGL& 101 with a "C-" or better.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, DIVERSITY, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES, HUMANITIES-CULTURAL-5QTR, HUM-CULTURAL-ELECTIVE-6QTR, HUM-CULTURAL-ELECTIVE-8QTR, FPA-Hum-Qtr 6-7-8

HUM121 Multicultural America: Diversity 5 Credits
Explores the history, cultures, and contributions of various race and ethnic groups in the United States and the complex notion of an "American" identity throughout U.S. history. Emphasizes the impacts of power, privilege, and socialization on our understanding of race and ethnicity in the American context. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Distribution: AA, AAS, AS, DTA, DIVERSITY, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, AAS-HUMAN RELATIONS, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES, HUMANITIES-CULTURAL-4QTR, HUMANITIES-CULTURAL-5QTR, FPA-Hum-Qtr 6-7-8

IIS129 Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies:Diversity 5 Credits
Explores the geography, culture and history of the Middle East. Includes how those elements help shape contemporary problems. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, DIVERSITY, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCE, NURSING SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES

IIS130 Introduction to East Asian Studies: Diversity 5 Credits
Focuses on cultural, social, and political elements of East Asian countries, including customs, art, religion, history, and literature. Students will participate in cultural activities, projects, and field trips in the US and/or study abroad programs to East Asia. Prerequisite: None.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, DIVERSITY, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCE, NURSING SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES

IIS131 Intro South & Southeast Asian Studies: Diversity 5 Credits
Explores the diverse ethnic and cultural world of South and Southeast Asia through an interdisciplinary approach. Prerequisite: ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101 or concurrent enrollment.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, DIVERSITY, HUMANITIES, NURSING HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCE, NURSING SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-HUMANITIES

PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5 Credits Search Schedule

Studies the development and changes in human behavior from conception to death with focus on the biological and social influences. This course was formerly known as PSYC 220 Developmental Psychology. Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL 098 or ENGL& 101.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, SOCIAL SCIENCE, NURSING SOCIAL SCIENCE, AA-AAS-T-SOCIAL SCIENCE

BIOL&241 Human A & P 1 5 Credits Search Schedule

Introduces study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics include cellular organization, metabolism, histology, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisite: CHEM& 121 or higher with a "C" or better.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, LAB, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

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BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 Credits Search Schedule

Explores advanced biological topics relevant to microbiology, including pathogens and disease processes. Prerequisite: CHEM& 121 and BIOL& 241.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, LAB, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

BIOL&242 Human A & P 2 5 Credits Search Schedule

Continues study of structure and function of the human body from BIOL& 241. Topics include endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary (including fluid and electrolytes), and digestive systems. Prerequisite: BIOL& 241 with a "C" or better.
Distribution: AA, AS, DTA, NATURAL SCIENCE, LAB, AA-AAS-T-NATURAL SCIENCE

Quarter 8

PE180 Lifetime Wellness I 5 Credits Search Schedule

Promotes personal health and well-being from a holistic perspective. Special emphasis on lifestyle management, components of fitness, nutrition, weight management, stress, cardiovascular health, cancer, substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases and other relevant wellness issues. Prerequisite: None.

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Program Student Learning Outcomes

General education introduces students to the content and methodology of the major areas of knowledge – communication, the humanities and fine arts, the natural sciences, mathematics and the social sciences – and helps them develop the intellectual skills that will make them more effective life-long learners. The College’s general education program is intended to meet the transfer requirements of the four-year colleges and universities as outlined in the Intercollegiate Relations Commission Handbook. South Puget Sound Community College prepares recipients of the Associate in Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP to:

Communicate effectively
Think logically and critically
Evaluate and process quantitative and symbolic data
Understand themselves in relation to others in a multicultural world
Understand ethical responsibilities and consequences

Helpful Notes

This degree transfers to four-year colleges and universities in Washington State, but it may not meet all university requirements; students need to work closely with their Educational & Career Planner.

Revision Date:

Monday, April 19, 2021