Undergraduate Program

The Department of Nursing offers coursework leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a major in nursing for traditional students through a basic/pre-licensure option and for students in associate degree nursing programs through two degree completion options.

Basic/Pre-licensure Nursing Major

The basic/pre-licensure nursing major is for students who do not have a previous nursing degree or who have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than nursing. The curriculum includes courses in the liberal arts, the sciences, and nursing. This option is offered in Towson, MD, and Hagerstown, MD.

Nursing Degree Completion Options

The nursing degree completion options include the Registered Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science (RN to B.S.) option and the Associate-to-Bachelor’s (ATB) option. Degree completion options offer an innovative and flexible curriculum that meets the needs of a diverse nursing community.

Undergraduate Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Nursing program, the graduate will:

  1. Integrate evolving knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in the exercise of clinical judgment and the provision of nursing care across diverse practice environments.
  2. Develop a caring relationship with individuals and communities by communicating effectively, applying the nursing process, promoting health, and advocating for person-centered care.
  3. Incorporate knowledge of the interplay between population health and the social determinants of health in the care of diverse populations in a variety of settings.
  4. Use knowledge of the research process and the resulting evidence base to improve patient health and transform health care.
  5. Analyze how quality improvement principles and a culture of safety promote the delivery of high-quality care.
  6. Collaborate with professional partners to deliver respectful, high-quality care that aligns with the goals and needs of the individual, family, and/or population.
  7. Apply knowledge of healthcare systems to promote safe, equitable, and cost-effective care to individuals and populations across the continuum of care.
  8. Incorporate safe and ethical use of information and communication technologies in nursing care.
  9. Develop a professional identity reflective of the characteristics and values of nursing.
  10. Demonstrate accountability for engaging in activities that foster the acquisition of nursing expertise, personal well-being, and leadership development.