Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (21 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. For more information see About Our General Education Program. To plan your program please contact a nursing advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 Credits)

ENC-1010 × ENC-1010 Writing for Success Effective writing is one of the skills most often cited by employers as essential to their employees' success. In this introductory course, students develop skills critical for both academic and career success through writing material that is intended to inform by providing unbiased facts. Students are guided through activities that help them understand the writing process, develop the ability to succinctly state and support their thesis statements and point of view, identify and incorporate information from outside sources, and customize their writing for specific target audiences. Students share their progress throughout the term in short essays and workshop discussions. The course culminates with the opportunity to identify a problem affecting the student's life, attempting to solve it through careful research and logical argumentation, and communicating the findings verbally and in writing. Study Methods: Guided Study (ENC-101-GS): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Online Courses (ENC-101-OL): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 TECEP® Examination (ENC-101-TE): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Self-Directed Courses (ENC-101-SD): This course is offered every term. Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020 × ENC-1020 Writing for Success II Are you ready to take your writing skills to the next level? This course explores reliable research methods, ethical use of sources and other writing tools, effective organizational and rhetorical strategies, and engagement with the writing process. A highlight of this course is its practical application and focus on writing for real-world target audiences. Students will choose an issue affecting their lives at home, at school, at work, or in their communities to research and analyze. The skills and knowledge from this course will benefit students in a wide range of disciplines and careers as they learn how to use research to identify, analyze, and evaluate the complex problems and issues that affect our world. Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge in a course equivalent to ENC-1010: Writing for Success with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge. Study Methods: Guided Study (ENC-102-GS): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Online Courses (ENC-102-OL): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 TECEP® Examination (ENC-102-TE): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Self-Directed Courses (ENC-102-SD): This course is offered every term. Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Writing for Success II	3
HPS-2000 × HPS-2000 Statistics for the Health Professions The focus of this course is on exploring the statistical methods used in health professions. Students review parametric and nonparametric techniques and explore the purpose, assumptions, selection, and interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics. As part of the course, students use Microsoft Excel to organize and analyze data sets. Notes: Open to all undergraduate University students, this course meets the Quantitative Literacy requirement for Bachelor of Science in Nursing students and satisfies the statistics prerequisite for NUR-4190: Exploring Evidence Based Practice and Research in Nursing and NUR-5300: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in the Master of Science in Nursing degree program at Thomas Edison State University. This course cannot be used as a graduate nursing elective. System Requirement: Specialized software is required for this course. Please see syllabus for more information. BSN students: This course is offered 3 times per year during Session 1 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information. Study Methods: Nursing Online Courses (HPS-200-NU): Mar 2024 Online Courses (HPS-200-OL): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Credits: 3 (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Statistics for the Health Professions	3
SOS-1100 × SOS-1100 Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today We are bombarded with information every day. It comes at us from all directions - from our social media feeds, traditional news outlets, advertisements and commercials, assigned readings in college courses, and from friends and family members. This is a regular part of daily life in the "information age," but it can be difficult to make sense of so much information coming at us from different directions. How do we know what information to trust, and what information is "fake or fiction"? In what ways do our own beliefs and perceptions shape how we use information? How can we identify the most reliable sources of information in our courses, careers, and daily lives? In this course, students develop strategies for locating credible information; evaluate a variety of sources for credibility; learn how cognitive bias may influence how information is perceived; practice giving proper credit to the sources of the information; and learn how to apply these information literacy skills in their academic courses, career, and personal life. BSN students: This course is offered 6 times per year during Session 1 and Session 2 of each 16 week Nursing Undergraduate term. Please check the 16 Week School of Nursing Undergraduate Academic Calendar for dates and registration information. Study Methods: Nursing Online Courses (SOS-110-NU): Mar 2024 Online Courses (SOS-110-OL): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (3 Credits)

SOC-1010

Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Diversity Intercultural Literacy.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (3 Credits)

SOC-2100

Marriage and the Family

D. Scientific Knowledge (3 Credits) Select one:

CHE-1110 × CHE-1110 General Chemistry I Chemistry is a science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances and with the transformations that they undergo. It is the "study of change." In this course, the first of a two-semester general chemistry sequence, students explore the structure of the atom, the molecules that form from atoms, and the basic concepts of chemical reactivity, including the relations between amounts of materials undergoing reactions and the energetics of those reactions. At the atomic and molecular level, chemistry is a very abstract subject, but the study of atoms and molecules is fundamental to understanding life itself, since all matter is made up of atoms and molecules. Through practical examples and applications, the course aims to explain not only the abstract concepts of chemistry, but also how those concepts are understood in real-life contexts. Advisory: This course does not contain a lab component. Students who need a Chemistry I course with lab should enroll in CHE-1210: Chemistry I with Lab. Study Methods: Online Courses (CHE-111-OL): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Self-Directed Courses (CHE-111-SD): This course is offered every term. Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	General Chemistry I	3
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HEA-3071 × HEA-3071 Pathophysiology for Health Professional This course builds on the knowledge gained in anatomy and physiology courses, with a focus on altered physiological processes that result in common diseases across the lifespan. Through case-study analysis, students will connect the physiological basis of common diseases to their manifestations and influencing variables, as well as explore the rationales for research-based interdisciplinary management of these diseases. Students will gain an understanding of the cellular and systemic bases of disease processes to be able to assist patients in better managing their illnesses and maintaining wellness. Note: Open to all undergraduate University students, this may be substituted for the Chemistry prerequisite needed for the AAS, BS in Health Studies, and BSN program. Advisory: It is advisable to have knowledge equivalent to BIO-2110: Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO-2120: Anatomy and Physiology II with a grade of C or better to succeed in this course. Students are responsible for making sure that they have the necessary knowledge. Study Methods: Credits: 3	Pathophysiology for Health Professionals	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

II. Applied Health Studies (15 Credits)

BIO-2110 × BIO-2110 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab This course provides a survey of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normal anatomy and physiology and physiological processes of the following systems: skeletal, muscle, nervous, and sensory. The course begins with an introduction of how molecules are organized to form cellular organelles; how the organelles function together to form the smallest living unit, the cell; and how cells are organized into tissues, which combine to form organs. Animal dissection is required. Advisory: Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab is a challenging, information-intensive course. Therefore, it is advisable to have successfully completed or have knowledge equivalent to BIO-1010: Introductory Biology and some knowledge of medical terminology prior to enrolling in this course. Note: This course has a lab kit requirement. Please check the syllabus for ordering instructions. Study Methods: Online Courses (BIO-211-OL): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Credits: 4 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab	4
BIO-2120 × BIO-2120 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab This course provides a survey of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normal anatomy and physiology and physiological processes of the following systems: endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive. The course includes overviews of development, genetics, and inheritance. Animal dissection is required. Advisory: Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab is a challenging, information-intensive course. Therefore, it is advisable to have successfully completed or have knowledge equivalent to BIO-2110: Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab. Study Methods: Online Courses (BIO-212-OL): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Credits: 4 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab	4
BIO-2510 × BIO-2510 Introduction to Microbiology with Lab This course is designed to help students see the connections between microbiology and the world, regardless of career path. Topics include the diversity of microorganisms, microbial metabolism and genetics, and the control of microbial growth. Current topics discussed in the course include antibiotic resistance, biotechnology, and pandemics. The course includes a laboratory component with an emphasis on aseptic techniques, use of selective and differential media, and the growth of bacterial species. Note: This course has a lab kit requirement. Please check the syllabus for ordering instructions. Study Methods: Online Courses (BIO-251-OL): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Credits: 4 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Introduction to Microbiology with Lab	4
BIO-2080 × BIO-2080 The Science of Nutrition The Science of Nutrition is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge of basic nutritional science. This includes an understanding of the function of the chemical components of foods, including nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and water, and their role in human metabolism. Information on food selection, diet, and health will also be investigated. Study Methods: Online Courses (BIO-208-OL): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 TECEP® Examination (BIO-208-TE): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	The Science of Nutrition	3

For health elective course options, please contact a nursing academic advisor.

III. Associate Capstone (3 Credits)

APS-2950

Associate Capstone

*Students who are not graduating from the AAS in Health Studies program, and are entering the BSNA program, are exempt from completing the Capstone.

IV. Electives (21 Credits)

-	Oral Communication	3
-	Ethical Leadership	3
-	Civic Engagement and Awareness	3
-	Math	3
-	History	3
-	Humanities	3
PSY-2110 × PSY-2110 Developmental Psychology The study of the life span, the subject of Developmental Psychology, intrigues us all. Each of us, and everyone we care about, is constantly developing. We see development in childhood more readily because rapid changes take place in physical size, knowledge, and social interactions. Heightened public awareness of the problems of aging in our contemporary society has led to new information on the processes of growth and change taking place in middle and late adulthood as well. This course includes both scientific discoveries and personal insights. Study Methods: Guided Study (PSY-211-GS): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Online Courses (PSY-211-OL): Mar 2024, Apr 2024, May 2024, Jun 2024 Credits: 3 Preview the Online Syllabus (Please visit the University bookstore to view the correct materials for each course by semester as the contents of the actual online syllabus may differ from the preview due to updates or revisions)	Developmental Psychology	3

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (21 Credits)

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (12 Credits)

ENC-1010 Writing for Success

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ENC-1020 Writing for Success II

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HPS-2000 Statistics for the Health Professions

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SOS-1100 Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

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B. Civic and Global Leadership (3 Credits)

SOC-1010 Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

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C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (3 Credits)

SOC-2100 Marriage and the Family

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D. Scientific Knowledge (3 Credits) Select one:

CHE-1110 General Chemistry I

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HEA-3071 Pathophysiology for Health Professional

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II. Applied Health Studies (15 Credits)

BIO-2110 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab

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BIO-2120 Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab

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BIO-2510 Introduction to Microbiology with Lab

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BIO-2080 The Science of Nutrition

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III. Associate Capstone (3 Credits)

APS-2950 Associate Capstone

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IV. Electives (21 Credits)

PSY-2110 Developmental Psychology

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