Allied Health Care Administration/Nursing Accelerated Program, BS/BSN

Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Care Administration/Bachelor of Science in Nursing (275300BS)

Students admitted under the program fulfill their senior year of undergraduate credits through the successful completion of BSN courses, allowing them to graduate with both a bachelor’s of science in Health Care Administration and Nursing in just four and a half years, saving a year of tuition and related costs, and they begin their careers a year ahead of time.

Students admitted to University of Akron RN accelerated Nursing Program will receive a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration after completing at 29 credits of nursing courses. (2 semesters) 

Total credit hours for Accelerated BSN degree (including prerequisites): 94-95 credits. The program begins in the summer semester and students complete the program in four semesters. 

Progression in the program: Due to the sequencing of the courses, continued progress is dependent upon maintaining a minimum 2.3 nursing GPA and successful completion of C+ or higher in each nursing course.

Requirements for Admission

Admission to Health Care Administration

Admission to the University of Akron 

Admission to the Accelerated Nursing Program

• Complete a Second Degree Form (Application to the Program itself, available on the website).
• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited four year college or university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• Admission to the University of Akron - students previously enrolled at The University of Akron must complete an Inter-College Transfer (ICT) to the School of Nursing.   
• Able to maintain full time status.
• Pre-requisite science courses must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Science courses must have a lab component. 
• Complete all pre-requisites courses with a grade of “C” or higher. Science prerequisites may not be repeated more than once in order to achieve the “C” minimum.
• Completion of the prerequisite courses prior to beginning the first nursing course.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have completed the pre-requisite science courses within 5 years of application to the program.  
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Resume.
• A 500-word Personal Statement addressing how you can contribute to the field of nursing.

Important note: Completion of all admission criteria does not guarantee admission to the accelerated program.

The following information has official approval of The Department of Allied Health and The College of Health and Human Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Requirements

Summary

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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to both. 

General Education Courses

Health Care Administration, Required Courses 

Health Care Administration, Other Required Courses  

Accelerated Nursing - Prerequisite Courses 

Accelerated Nursing Courses 

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