General Studies Degree—Practical Nursing Track (GSPN)

This concentration is for those who anticipate entering the Practical Nursing (PN) program, allowing them to complete general education requirements of the program before entering it. PN is a selective program (see pages 15-16 of the college catalog), enrollment into this General Studies concentration does not guarantee admission into the PN program.

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

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

Transfer options: Students interested in pursuing the Practical Nursing Degree (PN) should apply after fulfilling their prerequisite requirements (MAT121/124/126 or equivalent and ENG101). See the practical nursing application and information packet for more information.

Special requirements: The practical nursing program is a selective enrollment program. It requires additional application components, the process is competitive, and space is limited. The application deadline is August 1 for entrance in January (Gardner Campus) and May 1 for entrance in September (Devens Campus).

Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations

Requirements and more information about the Practical 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