Industry Snapshot
This program is designed to help prepare you for career advancement in clinical research or public health nursing and provides preparation for graduate study in nursing.
Advance in nursing management, research, and public health with an online nursing bachelor's degree.
With an online nursing degree from University of Maryland Global Campus, you can obtain your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a program accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. This bachelor’s degree program will equip you to serve as a professional nurse in diverse and challenging settings and take on responsibility for client care. The curriculum, designed with input from employers, industry experts, and scholars, combines theories with real-world applications to prepare you for a career in nursing leadership roles, clinical research, or public health, or graduate study.
If you were admitted to this program prior to the fall 2018 term, contact an advisor before enrolling in courses.
Industry Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree in nursing at UMGC is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001-2399, 202-887-6791.
- Courses
- Admission & Program Requirements
Total Credits Required: 120
Required Major Courses: 30 Credits
- (3 Credits, NURS 300)
- (3 Credits, NURS 305)
- (4 Credits, NURS 362)
- (3 Credits, NURS 350)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 372)
- (3 Credits, NURS 420)
- (3 Credits, NURS 410)
- (4 Credits, NURS 462)
- (4 Credits, NURS 485)
Related Required Courses
The following required courses may be applied to general education or elective requirements and may be taken at UMGC (if available) or accepted in transfer:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, SOCY 100)
- (4 Credits, BIOL 230)
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 Credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 Credits)
UMGC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN to BSN) is only open to students who have completed a registered nursing education program that is approved by the appropriate State Board of Nursing and have an active, unencumbered RN license in an approved state, listed under State-Specific Details below. 30 upper-level credits will be applied to the major for your active, unencumbered RN license.
Please see the additional general education and elective requirements below:
General Education Courses: 41 Credits
Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.
Minor and Elective Courses: 19 Credits
Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.
Total Credits Required: 120
Required Major Courses: 30 Credits
- (3 Credits, NURS 300)
- (3 Credits, NURS 305)
- (4 Credits, NURS 362)
- (3 Credits, NURS 350)
- (3 Credits, HMGT 372)
- (3 Credits, NURS 420)
- (3 Credits, NURS 410)
- (4 Credits, NURS 462)
- (4 Credits, NURS 485)
Related Required Courses
The following required courses may be applied to general education or elective requirements and may be taken at UMGC (if available) or accepted in transfer:
- (3 Credits, STAT 200)
- (3 Credits, PSYC 100)
- (3 Credits, SOCY 100)
- (4 Credits, BIOL 230)
- Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4 Credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (4 Credits)
UMGC's Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses (RN to BSN) is only open to students who have completed a registered nursing education program that is approved by the appropriate State Board of Nursing and have an active, unencumbered RN license in an approved state, listed under State-Specific Details below. 30 upper-level credits will be applied to the major for your active, unencumbered RN license.
Please see the additional general education and elective requirements below:
General Education Courses: 41 Credits
Review the options available to fulfill the 41 credits of general education coursework for bachelor's degrees.
Minor and Elective Courses: 19 Credits
Review a list of available academic minors or see the course catalog or Schedule of Classes to help you select elective courses.
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Additional Program Information
- State-Specific Details
- Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB) Program
Students must reside in and have an active, unencumbered nursing license in one of the following approved states at the time of admission and throughout completion of the program: Arizona; Arkansas; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois; Indiana; Kansas; Kentucky; Maine; Maryland; Michigan; Mississippi; Montana; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Wisconsin; and Washington, D.C.
Note: This program is not intended to lead to initial professional licensure. Learn more about professional licensure and how to contact your state's licensing board.
UMGC’s Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB) program enables eligible community college students to enroll in our BSN program while completing their community college coursework.
We partner with the following community colleges for the ATB program:
- College of Southern Maryland
Please be sure to contact your community college's ATB program coordinator for more details.
Students must reside in and have an active, unencumbered nursing license in one of the following approved states at the time of admission and throughout completion of the program: Arizona; Arkansas; Colorado; Connecticut; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Hawaii; Illinois; Indiana; Kansas; Kentucky; Maine; Maryland; Michigan; Mississippi; Montana; Nevada; New Hampshire; New Jersey; New Mexico; New York; North Carolina; North Dakota; Ohio; Oklahoma; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Texas; Vermont; Virginia; West Virginia; Wisconsin; and Washington, D.C.
Note: This program is not intended to lead to initial professional licensure. Learn more about professional licensure and how to contact your state's licensing board.
UMGC’s Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB) program enables eligible community college students to enroll in our BSN program while completing their community college coursework.
We partner with the following community colleges for the ATB program:
- College of Southern Maryland
Please be sure to contact your community college's ATB program coordinator for more details.