General Studies Degree—Nursing Track (GSN)

This concentration is for those who anticipate applying to the Nursing program, allowing them to complete general education requirements of the program prior to acceptance. Nursing is a selective program (see pages 15-16 of the college catalog); acceptance into this General Studies concentration does not guarantee admission into the Nursing program.

Campus/format: This degree can be completed during the day or evening at the Devens or Gardner Campus.

Helpful hints: Nursing is a rigorous degree program; students interested in applying to MWCC’s Nursing program should enter the GSN program first and take as many courses as possible before matriculating into the Nursing program.

Special requirements: The Nursing program is a selective enrollment program. It requires additional application components, the process is competitive, and space is limited. The application deadline is February 1.

Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations.

Requirements and more information about the Nursing Degree

*Note: PER130 is recommended for transfer
**Recommended completion prior to program application.

Elective courses by abbreviation

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Program Competencies

Program Competencies are those outcomes outlined in the Institutional Effectiveness and Learning Outcomes section of the college catalog.

Technical Standards*

*general information about technical standards and accommodation

Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level.
2. Communicate and assimilate information either in spoken, printed, signed, or computer voice format.
3. Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from data