Dual/Joint Degree Transfer Agreement
Dual/Joint Degree Agreement for the Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Nursing - Dual/Joint with School of Professional Studies
Transfer Major: ONLINE Bachelor of Science (BS) Program - Nursing
Transfer College: School of Professional Studies, CUNY
Office of Admissions
119 West 31st Street, Suite 217
New York, NY 10001
(212) 652-2869
Effective Date: Fall 2017
Total transfer credits granted towards the Bachelor's degree: 65
Total additional credits needed at this senior college for the Bachelor's degree: 55
Admissions Requirements
- Application Required: Yes
- Degree Requirement: Completed Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in Nursing at QCC
- Minimum CUM GPA: 3.0
- Audition/Portfolio: Not applicable
Notes:
- Queensborough Community College Nursing Clinical students in NU-101, Safe and Effective Care of Client Level I, may apply for the Dual/Joint Degree Program in Nursing with the School of Professional Studies. Admission to the program is extremely competitive and will be based on the student's GPA and overall academic work. While enrolled in NU-101 students should plan to attend the BSN Workshop and speak to their faculty person for additional information regarding the application process for this Dual/Joint Degree Program.
- A student must receive a faculty recommendation indicating a strong clinical performance in NU-101. In addition to the courses required for their A.A.S. degree, students will be encouraged to complete additional Liberal Arts, Science, and Humanities courses that can be applied to the B.S. degree. Students will be guided in the selection of these courses by an advisor to maximize the courses that meet the general education, as well as the pluralism and diversity, graduation requirements for the School of Professional Studies.
- Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse, or eligibility to sit for the National Licensure Examination - RN (NCLEX-RN) - in New York State required. Students who do not currently hold an RN license may apply to the program in the last semester of their pre-licensure program in anticipation of licensure. Unlicensed students who meet the eligibility criteria will be admitted on a case by case basis and will be required to obtain their RN license before beginning their second term in the program.
- Students can transfer in a maximum of 90 credits to CUNY SPS.
- There is a 30 credit residency requirement for the B.S. in Nursing at CUNY SPS.
- Courses that are completed at Queensborough Community College that are deemed equivalent to B.S. in Nursing required courses will be transferrable provided that the student has received a minimum grade of "C". All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher to be eligible for transfer credits.
- Students who do not enter the Dual/Joint program after their first semester at QCC can also select to follow this articulation agreement.
- Due to a federal restriction against issuing F-1 student visas for international students in online programs, students applying to this program must provide documentation of one of the following categories: (1) U.S. Citizenship, (2) Permanent Residency, or (3) Granted asylum, refugee status, temporary protected status, withholding of removal, deferred enforced departure, or deferred action status by the U.S. Government.
Additional Notes: All students must successfully complete two (2) writing-intensive classes (designated "WI") at Queensborough Community College to fulfill degree requirements.
General Education Requirements
| Queensborough Community College | School of Professional Studies, CUNY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number & Title | Credits | Course Number & Title | Credits | Credits Awarded |
| ENGL-101: English Composition I | 3 | ENG 101: College Writing I | 3 | 3 |
| ENGL-102: English Composition II | 3 | ENG 102: College Writing II | 3 | 3 |
| MA-119: College Algebra OR MA-336: Statistics* | 3 | See notes below | 3 | 3 |
| BI-301: Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | BIO 999: Biology Elective AND RCLP 1000: Life & Physical Science | 4 | 4 |
| PSYC-101: Psychology | 3 | PSY 101: General Psychology | 3 | 3 |
| PSYC-220: Human Growth & Development | 3 | PSY 220: Developmental Psychology | 3 | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 22 | Subtotal | 22 | |
Requirements for the Major
| Queensborough Community College | School of Professional Studies, CUNY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number & Title | Credits | Course Number & Title | Credits | Credits Awarded |
| NU-101: Safe & Effective Nursing Care Level I | 6.5 | NURS 999: Nursing Electives | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| NU-102: Safe & Effective Nursing Care Level II | 8.5 | NURS 999: Nursing Electives | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| NU-201: Safe & Effective Nursing Care Level III** | 8.5 | NURS 999: Nursing Electives | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| NU-202: Safe & Effective Nursing Care Level IV | 8.5 | NURS 999: Nursing Electives | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| NU-204: Nursing & Societal Forces** | 3 | NURS 999: Nursing Electives | 3 | 3 |
| Subtotal | 35 | Subtotal | 35 | |
Additional Requirements for the Major
| Queensborough Community College | School of Professional Studies, CUNY | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Number & Title | Credits | Course Number & Title | Credits | Credits Awarded |
| BI-302: Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | BIO 200: Human Biology AND BIO 999: Biology Elective | 4 | 4 |
| BI-311: Microbiology | 4 | BIO 999: Biology Elective | 4 | 4 |
| Subtotal | 8 | Subtotal | 8 | |
Total Credits Completed and Awarded
| Queensborough Community College | School of Professional Studies, CUNY | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65 | Total | 65 |
Additional Notes:
- *Students who are exempt from or placed out of MA-119: College Algebra are required to take MA-336: Statistics. MA-119 transfers to SPS as MA 102. MA-336 transfers to SPS as MATH 215.
- **NU-201 and NU-204 are Writing-Intensive classes and meet the requirement for graduation.
- Students are encouraged to take courses at School of Professional Studies as they are completing their curriculum at QCC. Students will also complete credits in excess of QCC's degree requirements that will automatically transfer to School of Professional Studies to expedite completion of the baccalaureate program.
All students must successfully complete two (2) writing-intensive classes (designated "WI") at Queensborough Community College to fulfill degree requirements.
DISCLAIMER: Meeting admission requirements into the transfer institution is required to take advantage of this agreement. The final responsibility for successful transfer rests with the student. The information posted on this website is designed to assist students in obtaining the most accurate transfer-related information possible. However, this information is subject to change without notice, which may subsequently impact admission to a transfer college or university.
