Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

The undergraduate program in nursing will offer a baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). The curriculum is built on the five components of professional nursing education: liberal arts education, professional values, core competencies, core knowledge and role development as recommended in The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice.

The program is open to both juniors and transfer students who meet Morgan State admission requirements and the admission requirements for the nursing program. Students are admitted to the upper division clinical nursing courses following satisfactory completion of approximately 60 semester hours of prerequisites. Prerequisites necessary for the nursing program are described on the Admissions webpage.

Admission to the Undergraduate Nursing Program (BSN)

All students must first be admitted to Morgan State University prior to admission to the nursing program. Students will spend the first two years fullfilling general education and pre-professional studies required to meet the necessary prerequisites for the nursing program. Students should apply to the program after they have completed at least 42 credits of the necessary general education and pre-professional courses. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative average in prior course work in order to be admitted to the nursing program.

The Nursing Program admits students only in the fall semester. Admission requirements include:

• Admission to Morgan State University
• Official transcripts from all schools previously attended
• Completion of all pre-professional courses prior to starting the nursing program
• Overall GPA of 3.0
• Criminal Background Check
• Proof of Health Insurance/Immunizations for employment in healthcare field

Admission will be based primarily on GPA ranking. However, experience such as working as an LPN, CNA or GNA will also be considered. All students must first complete the admissions process for Morgan University prior to admission to the nursing program. Please indicate "Nursing" as your intended major on your application. Questions regarding University admissions should be addressed to the Admissions office (443-885-3000). Other questions should be directed to the Nursing Department (443-885-4144).

Undergraduate Nursing Curriculum (BSN)