The second degree program student applicants will be selected by the Academic Standards Committee of the Nursing Program based on the following criteria:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Overall grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4 point system
• Completion of the following prerequisite courses: General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, and Statistics
• Personal essay related to how this program will help the student reach goals