These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
All students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The writing-intensive courses required for this major are NURS 3296 and NURS 3496.
College Requirement
All College of Public Health undergraduates must successfully complete the College Core Course, HRPR 1001 Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play.
Clearance Requirements
Students attending Temple University College of Public Health are required to submit to Temple University Student Health Services proof of immunizations and proof of immunity for MMR, Varicella and hepatitis B, proof of being fully vaccinated to COVID-19, TB screening, and a physical exam prior to matriculation. Annually, an influenza vaccine is required. Some affiliates may also require annual TB screening and urine drug screenings. Students who are in fully on-line programs with no in-person class or practicum experience can request a waiver for the above health requirements. Visit Student Health Services for more information on Prematriculation Requirements.
All students who attend programs that have a clinical / practicum / field education experience will be required to purchase access to the EXXAT - APPROVE compliance module. This module to order, store and maintain compliance documents is required for participation in a learning experience at an affiliate site.
Students who attend CPH programs that have a clinical / practicum / field education experience which are completed at affiliate sites both on and off the Temple University campus are required to comply with minimum standard compliance metrics which include the above health requirements in addition to a national criminal background check, Act 33/34 clearances in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and FBI fingerprinting through DHS or DoE. FBI fingerprinting is a national check, which can be performed through any of the 50 states.
The results of these requirements may limit and potentially eliminate placement options for the student, thus resulting in their inability to meet graduation requirements. Additionally, conviction of a misdemeanor, felony, or felonious or illegal act may prevent the individual from becoming credentialed and/or licensed to practice depending on the field of study.
In addition to the above students who attend the BSN program are required to show proof of health insurance annually, and proof of current American Heart Association CPR certification for Healthcare Professionals.
Student Transportation
Transportation to and from clinical sites is the responsibility of the student. Shuttle service is available from Temple University-Main Campus to the Health Sciences Center Campus Monday through Friday. To review the current schedule, go to https://campusoperations.temple.edu/shuttle-services/between-main-campus-hsc-ambler. Students need to consider transportation costs in their educational planning when attending the nursing program.
Department of Nursing Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1012 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 2001 | Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| CHEM 1021 & CHEM 1023 | Introduction to Chemistry I and Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I | 4 |
| EPBI 2219 | Biostatistics and Public Health | 3 |
| HRPR 1001 | Public Health: The Way We Live, Work and Play | 3 |
| KINS 1223 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| KINS 1224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PSY 1001 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2301 | Foundations of Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SBS 2106 | Perspectives on Lifecycle Nutrition | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 34 | |
Nursing Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 1003 | Introduction to the Nursing Profession | 1 |
| NURS 2089 | Foundations of Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 2144 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 2262 | Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice I | 2 |
| NURS 2263 | Pharmacology for Generalist Nursing Practice II | 2 |
| NURS 2689 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I: Care of the Adult | 7 |
| NURS 3296 | Perspectives on Health, Thinking Globally (WI) | 3 |
| NURS 3587 | Pediatric Health Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 3496 | Introduction to Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice (WI) | 3 |
| NURS 3589 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II: Complex Care of the Adult | 7 |
| NURS 3687 | Mental Health Nursing | 2 |
| NURS 3787 | Population Health | 3 |
| NURS 3889 | Maternal Infant Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 4189 | Nursing Leadership and Management | 4 |
| NURS 4886 | General Nursing Practice Internship | 9 |
| NURS 4401 | Senior Seminar I: Transition to Practice | 2 |
| NURS 4402 | Senior Seminar II: Synthesis of Nursing | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 61 | |