Certificate in Pre-Nursing
Pre-Nursing Certificate
The Pre-Nursing Certificate program at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU) is designed to prepare students with the foundational knowledge and prerequisites necessary to apply for NEIU's Master of Science in Nursing - Entry to Practice (MSN-EP) program. This comprehensive certificate offers a structured curriculum of 39-40 credit hours, which can be combined with any major at NEIU or completed by post-baccalaureate students.
Why complete the Pre-Nursing Certificate at NEIU?
- Personalized Support: Receive guidance from our dedicated pre-health advisor for course planning and nursing program applications.
- Intimate Learning Environment: Benefit from small class sizes and direct faculty engagement.
- Hands-on Experience: Learn in our state-of-the-art human cadaver and microbiology laboratories.
- Flexibility: Pair this certificate with any NEIU major or pursue it as a post-baccalaureate student.
The nursing field offers rewarding career paths with excellent job prospects. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 6% growth in nursing jobs by 2033. Nurses can expect competitive salaries, job security, and numerous options for specialization and advancement.
Start on your path to a fulfilling nursing career with the Pre-Nursing Certificate program. Our comprehensive curriculum, personalized support, and state-of-the-art facilities will provide you with the foundation for success. Contact pre-health advisor David Nissim-Sabat at dnissim@neiu.edu to learn more.
Courses for the Certificate in Pre-Nursing (39-40 credit hours)
This certificate provides prerequisite courses for admission to NEIU's Master of Science in Nursing - Entry to Practice (MSN-EP) program. Our dedicated Pre-Health Advisor will help you develop a personalized course plan tailored to your needs. Schedule an advising appointment either in-person or on Zoom at https://calendly.com/dnissim.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM-211 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| BIO-201 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO-202 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIO-301 | Cell Biology (Note: The BIO 250 prerequisite requirement will be waived for students who aren't pursuing a major or minor in biology.) | 4 |
| BIO-318 | Human Anatomy And Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO-319 | Human Anatomy And Physiology II | 4 |
| BIO-341 | General Microbiology | 4 |
| HSCI-309 | Nutrition And Health | 3 |
| PSYC-200 | General Psychology | 4 |
| MATH-112 | Statistics In Daily Life | 3-4 |
| or MATH-275 | Applied And Computational Statistics | |
| or PSYC-202 | Writing Intensive Program: Statistics And Research Methods I | |