The curriculum is updated continuously to reflect changes in nursing education, practice and research.  It is the student’s responsibility to complete all courses necessary for the Associate Degree (68 credits). 

• 15 hours of Theory = 1 credit
• 45 hours of Lab/Clinical = 1 credit
• Elective courses may be taken through Pace University during any semester of the program.  Prior arrangements must be made with the Assistant Dean.
• Supervised Internships are available on a limited basis.

The School offers a variety of schedules to help you attain your nursing degree:

TWO-YEAR PROGRAM TRADITIONAL (21 MONTHS):
The liberal arts, science, and nursing courses are taken concurrently.  Classes are offered between Monday and Friday between 8:00 and 5:00 PM.

TWO YEAR PROGRAM ALTERNATIVE TWO-DAY SCHEDULE/ATOP
(21 MONTHS):

Open only to students who have completed all of the curriculum’s science and liberal arts pre-co/requisites, with the exception of Nutrition & Diet Therapy and Pharmacology.  Courses are offered on Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Fridays and Saturdays from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

TWO YEAR PROGRAM EVENING (24 MONTHS):

Open only to students who have completed all of the curriculum’s science and liberal arts pre-co/requisites, with the exception of Nutrition & Diet Therapy and Pharmacology.  Courses are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM.  (Clinicals may be held on Saturdays depending on the semester.)  Please note that graduation is in early September.

THREE-YEAR PROGRAM (33 MONTHS)
An ideal schedule for first-time college students or those individuals who wish to complete the program at a slower pace.  Year I is dedicated to meeting the curriculum’s science and liberal arts pre/co-requisite courses.  Nursing courses are completed in Years II and Year III.   Courses are offered Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.