OHSU School of Nursing


		Courses Available at a Distance that Meet Non-Nursing Requirements Because OHSU School of Nursing offers nursing courses only, students complete their non-nursing requirements at other schools—both community colleges and universities. While all the required general education courses are available at most community colleges, the 15 credits of upper division non-nursing courses are available only at four-year schools. You may be able to attend class in person and complete all your non-nursing requirements at schools near where you live, but many students enjoy the benefit of taking courses at a distance. This webpage highlights the ONLINE versions of required non-nursing courses as offered through OHSU partner institutions. OHSU’s Financial Aid Office has partnered with five Oregon 4-year schools (OIT, EOU, PSU, SOU and WOU) and with four Oregon community colleges (RCC, SOCC, UCC, MHCC). Once you have enrolled in an OHSU nursing course, if you receive financial aid through OHSU, that financial aid can be used to pay tuition for required non-nursing courses taken at a partner school. Note that this list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. This list was prepared in Fall 2008 and course offerings are subject to change. For current information and details contact individual schools. *Upper Division (300 and 400 level) Non-Nursing Required Courses* Students in the OCNE curriculum must complete 15 credits of upper division courses in a field other than nursing as a requirement for graduation. Below is a list of four-year schools in Oregon that offer upper division non-nursing courses online. These courses may have lower division prerequisites, for example, an upper division Psychology course may require prior completion of Psych 101--check with each school for details. For an Excel spreadsheet listing of 262 upper division online courses including course descriptions and sortable by special interest topic, email Lorraine Cook at cookl@ohsu.edu. Include in your email any special topic of interest. Eastern Oregon University (EOU), phone: 1-800-544-2195 or 541-962-3378; Fax: 541-962-3627, http://www.eou.edu/dde EOU offers upper division distance-delivered courses in the fields of Anthropology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, English, Gender Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics and Theater. Oregon Institute of Technology (OIT), phone: 866-497-0008, http://www.oit.edu/dist, email: oit@oit.edu OIT offers upper division distance-delivered courses in the fields of Biology, Business, Math, Management Information Science, Psychology, Speech, and Writing. Portland State University (PSU), phone: 1-800-547-8887 ext 4865 or 503-725-4865, http://www.istudy.pdx.edu/ PSU offers upper division distance-delivered courses in the fields of Administration of Justice, Anthropology, Child and Family Studies, English, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Writing. Note that these courses, if they are flexibly-scheduled as “independent study,” will not qualify for financial aid. It is possible, however, to take courses on-campus which will qualify for financial aid. Southern Oregon University (SOU), phone: 541-552-6332, http://www.sou.edu/distancelearning, email: huftill@sou.edu SOU offers upper division distance-delivered courses in the fields of Criminology, Business, Education, Philosophy and Psychology. Western Oregon University (WOU), phone: 800-451-5767, http://www.wou.edu/provost/extprogram/, email: extend@wou.edu WOU offers upper division distance-delivered courses in the fields of Criminal Justice, Geography, Political Science and Writing. Oregon State University Extended Campus (non-partner school), phone: 1-800-235-6559 or 541-737-2676, http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu Visit their website for a complete listing of courses and the formats in which they are delivered at a distance. *Math 95 Competency* You may meet this requirement through a Math placement test or by completing the Math 95 course. Rogue Community College (RCC), phone: 800-411-6508, http://www.roguecc.edu/ Math 95 Intermediate Algebra, 4 credits. Southwestern Oregon Community College (SOCC), phone: 800-447-4091, http://www.socc.edu/ Math 95 Intermediate Algebra, 4 credits. Umpqua Community College (UCC), phone: 541-440-4600, http://www.umpqua.edu/ Math 95 Intermediate Algebra, 4 credits. *Nutrition* Mount Hood Community College (MHCC), phone: 503-491-6422, http://www.mhcc.edu FN 225 Human Nutrition, 4 credits. Southwestern Oregon Community College (SOCC), phone: 541-888-2525, http://www.socc.edu/ FN 225 Human Nutrition, 4 credits. Umpqua Community College (UCC), phone: 541-440-4600, http://www.umpqua.edu/ FN 225 Human Nutrition, 4 credits. FN 230 Personal Nutrition, 3 credits. *Biology with Genetics* Southwestern Oregon Community College (SOCC), phone: 541-888-2525, http://www.socc.edu/ BI 149 Introduction to Human Genetics, 3 credits. *Statistics* Southwestern Oregon Community College (SOCC), phone: 541-888-2525, http://www.socc.edu/ Math 243 Probability and Statistics, 4 credits. Linn-Benton Community College (non-partner school), phone: Teresa Thomas, 541-917-4237, http://www.linnbenton.edu HE 220 Intro to Epidemiology & Health Data (Statistics), 3 credits. This course meets the Undergraduate OHSU Statistics requirement for students, but does not meet the OHSU Graduate Programs Statistics requirement. Oregon State University Extended Campus Program (non-partner school), phone: 1-800-235-6559, http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/ STAT 201 This course meets the OHSU School of Nursing Statistic requirement. Delivery format: Individualized Directed Learning (IDL) with proctored tests (take at any college) with retakes available. Portland State University Independent Study, phone: 1-800-547-8887 ext 4865 or 503-725-4865, http://www.istudy.pdx.edu/ STAT 243 This is a basic course in statistical analysis including presentation of data probability, probability distributions, sampling distributions, applications and use of statistical compute packages. This is a broad, non-technical survey course designed primarily for non-math students who need to use the subject in their own fields. Prerequisite: Grade of C-, P or above in second-year high school algebra or equivalent within the last five years. (NOTE: Portland State's "independent study" courses start any time and you are given 12 months to complete. Financial aid does NOT cover these flexibly-scheduled courses. *Writing* Mount Hood Community College (MHCC), phone: 503-491-6422, http://www.mhcc.edu WR 121 English Composition, 3 credits. WR 122 English Composition: Critical Thinking, 3 credits. WR 123 English Composition: Research, 3 credits. WR 227 Technical Report Writing, 3 credits. Rogue Community College (RCC), phone: 800-411-6508, http://www.roguecc.edu/ WR 121 English Composition, 3 credits. WR 122 English Composition, 3 credits. Southwestern Oregon Community College (SOCC), phone: 541-888-2525, http://www.socc.edu/ WR 121 English Composition, 3 credits. WR 122 English Composition, 3 credits. WR 123 English Composition, 3 credits. WR 227 Report Writing, 3 credits. Umpqua Community College (UCC), phone: 541-440-4600, http://www.umpqua.edu/ WR 121 English Composition, 3 credits. WR 122 English Composition, 3 credits. *Human Growth and Development (Lifespan)* Southwestern Oregon Community College (SOCC), phone: 541-888-2525, http://www.socc.edu/ Psy 237 Life span Development, 3 credits. *Humanities Group* Nine credits of Humanities are required to graduate, 3 of which are required as a pre-requisite for admission to the RNBS program. Humanities courses may include any combination of courses from the following disciplines: Art Appreciation, Art History, Music Appreciation, Music History, Literature, Speech, Theater Arts, Women’s Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Religion, Journalism, Communication, and Foreign Language. Note that foreign language competency is a requirement for graduation and it can be met with 2 years of high school foreign language or 2 quarters of college level language or a foreign language proficiency exam. This means that foreign language college courses count toward the Humanities Group requirement at the same time that they apply to the foreign language competency requirement. Mount Hood Community College (MHCC), phone: 503-491-6422, http://www.mhcc.edu ART 211 Visual Arts, 4 credits. ART 204 History of Western Art: Prehistorical to Bezantene, 4 credits. ART 205 History of Western Art: Renaissance, 4 credits. ENG 103 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking, 3 credits. ENG 104 Introduction to Literature: Fiction, 4 credits. ENG 105 Introduction to Literature: Drama, 4 credits. ENG 106 Introduction to Literature: Poetry, 4 credits. ENG 253 Survey of American Literature I, 3 credits. PHL 202 Fundamentals of Ethics, 3 credits. R 211 History of Old Testament, 3 credits. R 212 History of New Testament, 3 credits. SP 100 Basic Speech Communication, 3 credits. SP 115 Intercultural Communication, 3 credits. SP 218 Interpersonal Communication, 3 credits. TA 106 Introduction to Theater I, 3 credits. TA 107 Introduction to Theater II, 3 credits. Rogue Community College (RCC), phone: 800-411-6508, http://www.roguecc.edu/ ART 204 History of Western Art, 3 credits. HUM 101 Introduction to Humanities, 3 credits. Southwestern Oregon Community College (SOCC), phone: 541-888-2525, http://www.socc.edu/ ART 204 History of Western Art I, 3 credits. ART 205 History of Western Art II, 3 credits. ENG 104 Introduction to Literature: Fiction, 3 credits. ENG 105 Introduction to Literature: Drama, 3 credits. ENG 106 Introduction to Literature: Poetry, 3 credits. ENG 201 Shakespeare, 3 credits. HUM 204 World Mythology and Religion, 3 credits. HUM 205 World Mythology and Religion, 3 credits. HUM 206 World Mythology and Religion, 3 credits. PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy, 3 credits. PHL 102 Ethics, 3 credits. SP 218 Interpersonal Communication, 3 credits. Umpqua Community College (UCC), phone: 541-440-4600, http://www.umpqua.edu/ ENG 104 Introduction to Literature, 3 credits. PHL 202 Ethics, 3 credits. R 202 World Religions, 3 credits. *Social Science Group* Nine credits of Social Sciences are required to graduate, all of which are required as pre-requisites. Human Development, usually a Psychology course, counts toward the Social Sciences requirement. The remaining Social Science credits can be earned with a course or courses from the following disciplines: Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology and Business. Mount Hood Community College (MHCC), phone: 503-491-6422, http://www.mhcc.edu ANTH 103 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 3 credits. CJA Introduction to Evidence, 3 credits EC 201 Principles of Economics: Micro, 3 credits EC 202 Principles of Economics: Macro, 3 credits PS 200 Introduction to Political Science, 3 credits. PS 201 American Government, 3 credits. PS 203 State and Local Government, 3 credits. Rogue Community College (RCC), phone: 800-411-6508, http://www.roguecc.edu/ CJ 120 Introduction to Judicial Process, 4 credits. CJ 130 Introduction to Corrections, 4 credits. PSY 231 Human Sexuality, 4 credits. SOC 225 Social Problems, 3 credits. Southwestern Oregon Community College (SOCC), phone: 541-888-2525, http://www.socc.edu/ CJ 101 Criminology, 3 credits. CJ 201 Juvenile Delinquency, 3 credits. EC 201 Introduction to Microeconomy, 4 credits. EC 202 Introduction to Macroeconomy, 4 credits . HST 104 History of Middle East, 3 credits. HST 111 History of World Civilization, 3 credits. HST 112 History of World Civilization, 3 credits. HST 202 US History, 3 credits. HST 203 US History, 3 credits. PS 201 American Government I, 3 credits. PS 202 American Government II, 3 credits. PS 205 International Relations, 3 credits. PSY 202 General Psychology, 3 credits. PSY 203 General Psychology, 3 credits. PSY 239 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology, 3 credits. SOC 204 General Sociology, 3 credits. SOC 205 General Sociology, 3 credits. SOC 206 General Sociology, 3 credits. SOC 213 Racial and Ethnic Relations, 3 credits. SOC 204 General Sociology, 3 credits. http://www.umpqua.edu/ (UCC), phone: 541-440-4600, http://www.umpqua.edu/ PSY 101 Psychology of Human Relations, 3 credits. PSY 202 General Psychology, 3 credits. *Another Source for General Education Online Courses* Chemeketa Community College's Distance Education (non-partner school), phone 503-399-7873, http://online.chemeketa.edu/, email online@chemeketa.edu. Visit their website for a complete listing of courses and the formats in which they are delivered at a distance. *Chemistry as Required for RNBS Students Admitted before Spring 2008* Coastline Community College (non-partner school), CA, phone: Maria Guray, 714-241-6169, http://coastline.cccd.edu Chem 110 Intro to Chemistry (5 semester credits = 7.5 quarter credits). This course is designed as a general survey of chemistry. You will learn about the fields of inorganic, organic and biochemistry. It satisfies requirements for many allied health fields, paramedic and EMT training, and teacher credentials. NOTE: If you only need 8 more Chem credits, it's OK to take this course--OHSU Registrar will waive last one-half credit of Chemistry requirement. Oregon State University Extended Campus Program (non-partner school), phone: 1-800-235-6559, http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/ CHEM 121, 122, 123 (5 quarter credits each) An online lab is included in each section. Taking the whole series would completely meet the requirement. Weber State University (non-partner school),Ogden, Utah 84408, (801) 626-6000. See WSUOnline at http://wsuonline.weber.edu/. Either sequence (CHEM 1010 and 1050 or CHEM 1110 and 1120) completely satisfy the OHSU chemistry requirement. Note that 1 semester credit = 1.5 quarter credits. CHEM PS 1010: Introduction to Chemistry - 3 semester credits, for those needing one semester and no lab. An introductory chemistry course that fulfills a General Education requirement in Physical Science. This course teaches beginning principles of chemistry for students who do not plan on majoring in physical or life science (Physics, Microbiology, Chemistry, Botany, etc.) CHEM PS 1050: Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry - 5 semester credits, for those needing one semester with lab. A course designed primarily for students of nursing and health sciences. A fifteen-week semester (twelve in summer) with six chapters of general chemistry, three of organic and six to eight of biochemistry. Laboratory experiments are conducted online using a lab text and accompanying CD. CHEM PS 1110: Elementary Chemistry - 5 semester credits, for those needing one semester of general chemistry with lab. Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and introduction to organic chemistry. The first course in a two-semester sequence designed primarily for students of nursing, engineering technology and some other fields of science and health professions who will take no more than one year of chemistry. Laboratory experiments are conducted online using a lab text and accompanying CD. CHEM 1120: Elementary Organic/Biochemistry - 5 semester credits, for those who have taken 1110 and need a second semester of organic/biochemistry with lab. Elementary study of the compounds of carbon and chemical compounds and reactions of biological systems. Prerequisite: CHEM PS 1110 or equivalent. Laboratory experiments are conducted online using a lab text and accompanying CD. *College Algebra as Required for RNBS Students Admitted by Spring 2008* *How to brush up on math skills before tackling Math 111:* Some community colleges offer self-paced tutorials you can work on in a learning lab or online to improve math skills and be able to test out of the lower math courses and move directly into Math 111. Chemeketa Community College's Distance Education (non-partner school), phone 503-399-7873, http://online.chemeketa.edu/, email online@chemeketa.edu. Math 111 College Algebra (5 credits). Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in High School Algebra 2, or MTH095, Intermediate Algebra Oregon State University Extended Campus Program (non-partner school), phone: 1-800-235-6559, http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/ Math 111 College Algebra (4 credits). Prerequisite: Math 95 or equivalent high school preparation. Portland State University Independent Study, phone: 1-800-547-8887 ext 4865 or 503-725-4865, http://www.istudy.pdx.edu/ NOTE: Portland State's "independent study" courses start any time and you are given 12 months to complete. Financial aid does NOT cover these flexibly-scheduled courses. Allow 3 weeks to process final grades. You must send a signed request for transcripts. MTH 111 Introductory College Mathematics I (4 credits). An introductory study of college algebra, with a focus on the following types of functions: linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic. Prerequisite: grade of C-, P, or above in second-year high school algebra or equivalent within the last five years. Eastern Oregon University Division of Distance Education, phone: 1-800-544-2195 or 541-962-3378; Fax: 541-962-3627, http://www.eou.edu/dde Math 111 College Algebra (4 credits). Equations and inequalities in one variable are covered. A careful treatment of the function concept. Polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions. Prerequisites: Math 095 or equivalent. . *Another Source for Online Course Information in Oregon* Oregon's One Stop for Education, http://www.oregonone.org The Oregon Network for Education (ONE) is a one-stop marketplace for K-12, college, and university distance education courses, programs, and services. All courses and degree programs are offered by Oregon K-12 schools, colleges, and universities accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.