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2024-2026 Tougaloo College Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Tougaloo College Catalog

Biology Pre-Nursing, AA


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Tougaloo College and the University of Mississippi School of Nursing offer an Early Entry Program to increase the number of students who pursue a Bachelorof Science in Nursing. Under the plan, students accepted into the Program are guaranteed admission to the School of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center upon satisfactory completion of the Biology Pre-Nursing requirements at Tougaloo College. To be admitted to the Biology Pre-nursing component, students must have an ACT score of 25, a cumulative high school GPA of 3.50, and demonstrate involvement in scholastic and non-scholastic extracurricular and service activities.  At Tougaloo, students must follow a prescribed curriculum and achieve a GPA of at least 3.00 in required courses. For details, contact the Biology Pre-Nursing advisor.

Curriculum Outcomes for Associate of Arts General Education Requirements

Curriculum Outcomes for Associate of Arts General Education Requirements   

Required Biology Pre-Nursing Courses


Total: 27-28 hours


Curriculum Outcomes for Associate of Arts General Education Requirements


All students are required to take 36 credit hours of general education courses, as outlined below:

  • BIO 102 - World of Biology 3 Semester Hour(s)
  • BIO 103 - World of Biology Laboratory 1 Semester Hour(s)
  • ENG 101 - College Composition I 3 Semester Hour(s)
  • ENG 102 - College Composition II 3 Semester Hour(s)
  • ENG 201 - Introduction to World Literature 3 Semester Hour(s)
  • MAT 103 - College Algebra 3 Semester Hour(s)
  • MUS 101 - Introduction to Music 3 Semester Hour(s)
  • PHE 104 - Comprehensive Health 3 Semester Hour(s)
  • PHR 211 - Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Recreation 3 Semester Hour(s)
  • SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Semester Hour(s)
  • SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I 3 Semester Hour(s)

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  • FRE 101 - Elementary French I 3 Semester Hour(s)
  • SPE 101 - Effective Speaking 3 Semester Hour(s)
  • SSS 101 - Student Success Seminar 2 Semester Hour(s)

Critical Notes:


  • Some students may be advised or required to pass developmental, precollege, non-degree credit course based on their ACT score. Credits earned from developmental courses will not count toward hours required for graduation.
  • ENG 100, and MAT 091 are requirements for those students who demonstrate a need.
  • Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all required general education courses.
  • Students have the option to “test out” of modern languages at the elementary levels and earn credit toward graduation.

Total Program hours 63-64


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