OR
HOURS
Fall Semester
heed 3330 kine 4358 kine 3354 kine 4311
NURS 3366* PSYC 3310* ENGL 2338* HIST 1301 POLS 2311
BIOL 2458* CHEM 1451
Spring Semester
NURS 3365* HIST 1302 UTA Core: LANG, PHIL, & CULT UTA Core: Creative Arts KINE 3353
KINE 4357 KINE 4351 KINE 4352 KINE 4355 ELECTIVE
POLS 2312
BIOL 1345 MATH 1301 PSYC 1315* ENGL 1301 KINE 2350
Summer
NURS 3320 NURS 3333 NURS 3632
KINE 3350 HEED 3305 KINE 3351 ELECTIVE
BIOL 2457* BIOL 2460* NURS 2300* MATH 1308* ENGL 1302
KINE 4359 KINE 4354 KINE 4320 KINE 4311
1st Year
26
NURS 4199 NURS 4331 NURS 4341 NURS 4581
3rd Year
plan for success
25 or 27
BSN HOURS 27
40
33
NURS 3261 NURS 3321 NURS 3381 NURS 3661
4th Year
121**
2nd Year
NURS 4323 NURS 4350 NURS 4351 NURS 4462
BSPH HOURS 24
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and fill out the career fields of interest form Speak with Career Services about on-campus and summer job opportunities Find out about volunteer opportunities in health care settings to gain experience
Enhance your UTA experience as a member of the Arlington Nursing Students Association and/or other nursing student organizations. Open to all majors Visit the International Student Center to learn about study abroad opportunities, clubs, on-campus events, and spring break community impact Visit Student Activities to learn about student organizations, volunteer, and leadership opportunities Learn more about student success resources available
* Must complete BSN Prelicensure and be accepted in order to transition to BSN major. Please consult with your advisor.
• Global Grounds • Global Mavericks Program • International Week • Language Exchange Program • Study Abroad
Destination Graduation
Learn about research opportunities, professional growth, and study abroad opportunities for students at UTA Apply for scholarships: Please consult Mav ScholarShop for relevant NURS scholarships Familiarize yourself with the Nursing Student Success Center and the resources available Maintain clinical compliance as required Focus on your upper-division courses and ensure completion with a "C" or better to progress Attend group advising presentation every semester
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
• Fraternity & Sorority Life • Leadership Institute • Leadership Minor • Student Governance • Student Organizations
Familiarize yourself with your degree plan as a Nursing and Health Student Focus on your core science courses such as BIOL 2457, BIOL 2458, BIOL 2460, and CHEM 1451 Research career options in Nursing and Public Health Ensure all courses marked with an * are completed with a "C" or better Meet with your advisor to make sure you are on track to move into the major Understand and familiarize yourself with the application process for the BSN Prelicensure program
Join the Health Innovation Council and connect with fellow students Discover how Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society can connect you with others to promote nursing education goals and ideas Consider a summer cooperative education opportunity Speak with a professor about research opportunities in your department Contact the Center for Service Learning for volunteer opportunities. Attend speaker and special events
Meet with Director of Student Support about cooperative education opportunities Take on a leadership role in a student club or association Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities
Career Development
Spread the word about what UTA nursing organizations are available and their support services Gain leadership skills by becoming an officer in one of the nursing student organizations Consider mentoring opportunities for incoming students by becoming a Peer Advisor
EXCEL
undergraduate research
• Alternative Break Trips • Service Learning Courses • Service Learning Showcase • UTA Volunteers
• All Majors Job Fair • Federal Work Study • Internships • Interviews • MavMentors
• Apply Classroom Knowledge Outside the Classroom • Challenge Yourself • Prepare for Graduate School • Set Yourself Apart From Your Peers
EDUCATE
Finish strong in your final clinical assignments and complete your capstone course Prepare for the NCLEX and other licensing requirements Volunteer to tutor other students in the Nursing Student Success Center Continue to apply for relevant scholarships in ScholarShop If considering graduate school, research graduate program options Apply to graduate
Attend an alumni networking event If considering graduate school, take a scholarship proposal-writing workshop and discuss options with your advisor
Visit the International Student Center to learn about study abroad opportunities, clubs, on-campus events, and spring break community impact Attend Mavericks for Public Health meetings
Speak with a professor about research opportunities in your department Contact the Center for Service Learning for volunteer opportunities. Attend speaker and special events Explore leadership opportunities in Mavericks for Public Health or other student organizations
Mentor incoming students and those seeking to be more engaged Gain leadership skills
Meet with Career Services about internship opportunities Take on a leadership role in a student club or association Attend the Career Fair to explore post-graduation career opportunities
Attend the College-to-Career orientation session with Career Services and fill out the career fields of interest form Speak with Career Services about on-campus and summer job opportunities
Volunteer to tutor other students Complete your public health cumulative experience Present your research at public health research events, as appropriate Apply to graduate
Familiarize yourself with your degree plan Focus on your core PH courses, such as KINE 2350, KINE 3350, and MATH 1308 Meet with your advisor to make sure you are on track to transition to the PH Major Course Track Transition from PH intended to PH major
Learn about research opportunities, professional growth, and study abroad opportunities for students at UTA Apply for scholarships: Please consult Mav ScholarShop for relevant PH scholarships Research PH cumulative experience sites Attend assorted PH research events to learn about research opportunities and internship possibilities
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers Meet with a career consultant Network with employers Discover internships and co-ops Apply for on-campus employment Join Handshake, our career services platform Participate in career development programs In addition, all students must complete four semesters of clinical rotations
Ability to Assume Increasing Responsibility and Leadership in the Delivery of Evidence-Based Nursing Care Ability to Follow Orders and Direct Others Ability to Handle Stress and Emergency Situations Clinical Proficiency and Socialization Into Nursing Profession Creativity Demonstrate Mutual Respect, Honesty, Intellectual Inquiry, Sympathy and Concern Effective Communication Orientation to Detail Physical Stamina and Emotional Stability Responsibility
Find your career
Take Action
Clinical Practice Clinical Support Roles Education Health Care Policy Leader Leadership in Administration Leadership Roles Registered Nurse Research
What career options do I have with this major?
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion. Leadership: Take initiative, demonstrate effective decision-making and informed risk-taking, and motivate and encourage participation from others to work toward a shared vision. Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.;
Visit uta.edu/student-success/major_maps for the latest version of this major map.