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The Degree

The College degree programs lead to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN), the Associate of Science in Nursing, and the Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy.  

**It is important to note that fulfillment of all financial obligations to the College and a financial aid exit interview are required to participate in Commencement. 

Students are awarded the degree after meeting the following requirements:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN):

  • Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours at the College
  • Successful completion of the degree program as prescribed by the College
  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.0, or higher
  • A minimum grade of C in degree professional courses
  • A minimum grade of D- in other degree requirements 
    • A failing grade (F) in a general education course will not count toward a program requirement and the course must be retaken, or a chairperson-approved substitute course taken
  • Completion of all program requirements within six years of enrollment at the College

Associate of Science in Nursing:

  • Completion of a minimum of 30 credit hours at the College
  • Successful completion of the degree program as prescribed by the College
  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.0, or higher
  • A minimum grade of C+ in degree professional courses, Anatomy & Physiology I and II, and Microbiology
  • A minimum grade of D- in all other associate degree courses 
  • Completion of all program requirements within six years of enrollment at the College

Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy

  • Completion of a minimum of 43 credit hours at the College
  • Successful completion of the degree program as prescribed by the College
  • A cumulative grade point average of 2.0, or higher
  • A minimum grade of 75 (C) for all Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy Courses, except for Anatomy & Physiology I and II, which require a minimum grade of 77 (C+)
  • A minimum grade of C in degree professional courses
  • A minimum grade of D- in general education courses
    • A failing grade (F) in a general education course will not count toward a program requirement and the course must be retaken, or a chairperson-approved substitute course taken
  • Completion of all program requirements within six years of enrollment at the College