The traditional BSN option is designed for undergraduate students who plan to complete the degree in 3.5-4 years after graduating high school. As freshmen and sophomores, nursing students are considered pre-nursing. Students typically are admitted to the clinical major during their junior and senior years.
Requirements
Traditional BSN requirements include completing approximately 60 hours (4 semesters) of general education requirements followed by application to the nursing program.
After admission into the clinical major, approximately 61 hours (4 semesters) of nursing courses are required. In these 4 terms, students progress from basic to more complex content and skills. Students learn nursing-specific knowledge in classroom and clinical environments.
Graduation Requirements
The completion of all requirements for graduation is the responsibility of the student. A BSN is granted to candidates who have:
Completed a minimum of 121 semester hours of credit including the required general education, prerequisite, and nursing clinical major courses; Acquired a minimum Mizzou cumulative GPA of at least 2.0; Completed 30 of their final 36 hours in coursework offered by Mizzou.
