University Requirements

Students must satisfy all of the major and Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements , which includes unit, GPA, and residency requirements as well as the below identified General Education , American Institutions, Graduation Writing Assessment, and Physical Education requirements. Courses that meet Undergraduate University Graduation Requirements are noted with an area designation (see Course Abbreviations ).

Core Lower Division General Education

Of the 39 units required by the university, 39 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3, B4, or F must be passed with a “C-” or better to meet the requirement. Consult with a a major advisor for details.

Upper Division General Education (3-6 units)

Of the 9 units required by the university, 3-6 units may be satisfied by coursework outlined below. Consult with the major advisor for details. Of the 9 units, the following 3-6 units are not satisfied in the major. 

• Area R  3 unit(s) (Starting in Fall 2022, this course may be satisfied in the major) 
• Area V   3 unit(s)

American Institutions

The 6 units of American Institutions (US123)  requirement may be satisfied in the major (if identified below) or by transfer from a community college or university. Other courses meet the American Institutions requirement, but may not include additional GE areas. The American Studies (AMS 1A /AMS 1B ) and Humanities Honors (HUM 1A /HUM 1B /HUM 2A /HUM 2B ) programs both offer larger integrated packages that meet this requirement.

Consult major advisor for department recommended coursework to meet GE requirement.

Physical Education

The Physical Education Requirement  (2 units) is recommended to be completed before transferring from a community college or any university. All SJSU undergraduate students, regardless of major, have an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills in physical activities. To accommodate students’ needs and interests, the university offers a diverse selection of activity courses. 

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

Those students starting in the Nursing BS in Fall 2020 (Writing Skills Test waived for fall 2020) must only pass NURS 100WE  course. A grade of C or better (C- not accepted) is required to meet Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) . This requirement is fulfilled in the major requirements with NURS 100WE - Evidence Based Practice Writing Workshop . 

Major Preparation (90 units)

Major Requirements (24 units)

• Semester 1

• NURS 100WE - Evidence Based Practice Writing Workshop 3 unit(s) (WID)
• NURS 112 - Professional Practice Success I 3 unit(s)
• NURS 171 - Theoretical Foundations 3 unit(s)

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• Semester 2

• NURS 172 - Community Health Theory 3 unit(s) or
  NURS 172R - Community Health Theory for RN to BSN Program
    (R)
• NURS 173 - Community Health Practicum 3 unit(s)
• NURS 113 - Professional Practice Success II 3 unit(s)

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• Semester 3

• NURS 178A - Leadership 3 unit(s) (S)
• NURS 177A - Senior Preceptorship 3 unit(s)

University Electives (3 units)

Total Units Required (120 units)

Students may complete NURS 148AI  instead of NURS 177A .