| |
May 02, 2026
|
|
|
|
|
2026-2027 Catalog SVC
Nursing, Associate in Pre-Nursing, DTA/MRP
|
|
 Return to: Degrees and Certificates by Department
Overview
The Associate in Pre-Nursing, Direct Transfer Agreement or Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) streamlines preparation for the basic BSN pathway by ensuring students complete prerequisite courses for pre-licensure BSN programs (programs that do not require a nursing license for admission) at participating baccalaureate colleges and universities. Due to high interest and limited space in BSN programs, admission to all BSN programs is highly competitive with many qualified applicants, including non-transfer and transfer students, often finding themselves on admission waiting lists. Therefore, students pursuing the Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP should be informed that their DTA associate degree is highly transferable to all public (and many private) baccalaureate colleges and universities.
BSN admission application deadlines vary and students are required to meet transfer admission deadline.
Baccalaureate colleges and universities may have additional institution-specific requirements for admission, not prerequisites specifically identified in the DTA requirements, which will need to be completed prior to graduation. Contact with advisors from individual schools for institution specific requirements are highly recommended since this DTA may not meet every institution-specific graduation requirement.
Students who complete this degree may also choose to apply for entrance into the Nursing, Associate in Nursing, DTA/MRP degree at Skagit Valley College.
Sample Career Options
|
Transfer
Educational plans may vary based on which quarter a student begins, how many credits are taken, placement into mathematics and English, and the student’s preferred transfer institution. Students are encouraged to consult with an advisor at both Skagit Valley College and the preferred transfer institution to keep them on the best pathway to graduation. Washington State public and private colleges and universities which accept this degree from Skagit Valley College include: Degree Requirements
Students must complete 90 quarter credits in transferable courses numbered 100 or above which include General Education courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. 1. First Quarter Experience (2-4 cr.)
Select one course from the following: - CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience Credits: 2
- CSS 109 - First Quarter Experience- Career emphasis Credits: 3
- CSS 110 - College Orientation and Success Credits: 4
2. Communication Skills (10 cr.)
- ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
- And select one additional course from the following:
- ENGL& 102 - Composition II Credits: 5
- ENGL 103 - Advanced Composition Credits: 5
- ENGL& 235 - Technical Writing Credits: 5
3. Quantitative Skills (5 cr.)
- MATH& 146 - Introduction to Stats Credits: 5
4. Equity Requirement
At least one Equity designated course is required for students pursuing an Associate in Science (AS-T), or an Associate Direct Transfer Agreement/Major Related Program (DTA/MRP) degree. Students should use the SVC online quarterly class schedule search or consult with their faculty advisor or counselor to identify courses that fulfill this requirement. See the list Equity Degree Requirement for the courses that fulfill this requirement. 5. Distribution Requirements (65 cr.)
Select credits from three areas of study: Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. A specific course may be credited toward no more than one distribution requirement. A. Humanities (15 cr.)
Select one course from the following: - CMST& 210:E - Interpersonal Communication Credits: 5
- CMST& 220 - Public Speaking Credits: 5
- CMST& 240 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 5
10 additional credits from Humanities. See the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA for options. B. Natural Sciences (35 cr.)
- BIOL& 160 - General Biology w/Lab Credits: 5
- BIOL& 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 5
- BIOL& 242 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 5
- CHEM& 121 - Intro to Chemistry Credits: 5
- CHEM& 131 - Intro to Organic/Biochemistry Credits: 5
- BIOL& 260 - Microbiology Credits: 5
- NUTR& 101 - Nutrition Credits: 5
C. Social Sciences (15 cr.)
- PSYC& 100 - General Psychology Credits: 5
- PSYC& 200 - Lifespan Psychology Credits: 5
- 5 additional credits from Social Science outside of Psychology that has a diversity focus. See the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA for options.
6. Electives
In order to accumulate 90 college-level (100 or higher) credits for the degree, students will need additional elective credits. Students may select electives from the Distribution Lists - AA-DTA (Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities), other Academic Electives , or from Gray Area Courses . See Program Map for suggested electives. Program Map
Program Maps are an integral part of the Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a recommended quarterly sequence of courses for a full-time student to earn this degree within two years. The courses align with the appropriate number of credits to meet degree requirements and is designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, required of all SVC students. Please consult with an SVC Advisor to schedule courses and develop your personal Educational Plan. 90 credits 5th Quarter
- BIOL& 242 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 5
- PE 100 - Wellness For Life Credits: 1
- PE Activity (1). Select from variety of activity courses to total 2 credits.
- Elective (5)
See Distribution Lists - AA-DTA . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
- Humanities course (5), preferably in Learning Community format.
See Distribution Lists - AA-DTA . Discuss specific course requirements with an SVC advisor. Students are responsible for checking specific major requirements of baccalaureate institutions.
|
Return to: Degrees and Certificates by Department
|
|