Associate in Science
College of Health Sciences
Health Sciences: Nursing Focus
HSA-NURSE-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
Dr. Stephanie Watkins
Instructor in Charge
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watkins.stephanie@spcollege.edu
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Program Summary
This program is offered as a Fully Online program. Completion of the following program of study will result in an Associate in Science Degree in Health Sciences. The specialized focus in Nursing refers only to the general education and support coursework and does not equate to earning a degree in Nursing. You can view the program of study for the Associate in Science in Nursing program here. A minimum grade of "C" is required in all courses.
Florida CIP Code
1351070101 - Health Services Management
Federal CIP Code
51.0701 - Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Admission Rules
Please review the Nursing A.S. Admission Guide. The Admission Guide will outline the admission criteria specific to the Nursing A.S. Admission Guide program as well as explain the timetable for evaluation and further admission correspondence. If you are an LPN interested in the LPN to RN transitional program, check here: Nursing A.S.: LPN to RN transitional. If you are a Paramedic interested in the Paramedic to RN Transitional program, check here Nursing A.S.: Paramedic to RN transitional. Please review this information carefully to ensure you submit a complete application at the appropriate time. Only students who satisfy all the application requirements and submit a complete application in accordance with the information detailed in the Admission Guide will be considered for admission.
Admission Notes
Fully Online.
SUPPORT COURSES
Complete 24 credits
* Completion of this course satisfies the Social/Behavioral Science General Education requirement for an AS degree. Equivalent courses (i.e. Honors, IDS) may also be an option.
* Completion of this course satisfies the Mathematics General Education requirement for an AS degree. Equivalent courses (i.e. Honors, IDS) may also be an option.
* Completion of this course satisfies the Ethics General Education requirement for an AS degree. Equivalent courses (i.e. Honors, IDS) may also be an option
* Completion of this course satisfies the Computer Competency General Education requirement for an AS degree. Equivalent courses (i.e. Honors, IDS) may also be an option
MAJOR CORE COURSES
Complete 27 credits.
SUPPORT COURSES
Social/Behavioral Science (Select 3 credits)
Completion of this requirement satisfies the GeneralEducation Social/Behavioral Science and Civic Literacy course requirement for this AS degree
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Composition- Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Computer/Information Literacy Competency
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Enhanced World View
Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Civic Literacy
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) <b>AND</b> satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.