School of Nursing

Tradition of Excellence

Courses Required Before Applying to Nursing Program

General Biology w/ Lab*
General Chemistry w/ Lab*
Anatomy & Physiology w/ Lab
Pathophysiology
General Microbiology w/ Lab
Nutrition
College Algebra*
Quantitative Methods or Social Statistics
General Psychology*
English Composition*
Sociology or Social Problems/Social Change or Anthropology*
Fundamentals of Communications*
Ethics*
Life Span Development

*Also meets a core requirement; Prerequisites and university core are subject to change.

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Core Courses Required Before Graduation

First Year Seminar (first semester for incoming freshman)
Art, Theatre, or Music
World Civilization or American Experience
Religious Studies
Literature
Philosophy
Interdisciplinary Studies (two courses)

> View a Sample Four-Year Curriculum

For additional information about the nursing program you may contact Rebecca DeYoung- Colwell, Nursing Admission Counselor at 816-501-3692 or email her at Rebecca.Colwell@avila.edu.