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Nursing (ADN) - Associate in Applied Science (052)

This program prepares graduates to function with the knowledge, skill, and attitudes needed to adapt quickly within the ever-changing health care environment for entry level nursing practice in a variety of health care settings. This program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Work and Employment

Registered nurses deliver care to patients in all areas of the health care spectrum in collaboration with interprofessional members of the health care team in hospital, long-term care, or in the patient's home environment. Nurses also provide services in community facilities such as health departments, industry, schools, and clinics. Promotion of health and general well-being is provided by the registered nurse in all settings.   With experience and education, nurses may work in specialized areas such as obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency, or intensive care units. Nurses may obtain bachelor's degrees and advanced degrees such as master's or doctorate degrees. 

TEAS Testing-Requirement for All Nursing Applicants

• All new applicants to the nursing program must take the ATI TEAS test. Reapplicants can opt to retake the ATI TEAS test.
• TEAS testing must be completed prior to the application deadline date
• Testing will include areas of Reading, English, Mathematics and Science
• Applicants may not test any more than once per semester. Retesting allowed in subsequent semesters.  Test may be repeated three times.
• TEAS testing applicable for admission MUST be completed at SVCC or additional charges for official ATI transcripts are incurred
• You must set up an ATI account with a user name and password
  • Go to www.atitesting.com
• Contact the Academic Advising office at 815-835-6354 to submit a request to the Testing Center to schedule the TEAS test.
  • Fee will be paid to ATI per credit card at the time of testing
• BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE TESTING  SESSION:
  • ATI user name, password and ID number
  • Photo ID
  • Credit  card for payment to ATI
• Study guides are available in the SVCC Library or may be purchased online at http://www.atitesting.com  For free practice tests, please visit http://www.testprepreview.com/teas_practice.html
• TEAS score valid for 3 years

TEAS score will determine placement in the ADN application pool as detailed in the Nursing Admission Handbook (obtained at the required nursing informational meeting).

Special Considerations

In order to become licensed as a registered nurse, one must complete a state approved program like Sauk Valley's and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses (RN).

Admission Requirements

Satisfy all of the following academic criteria:

1.  Active CNA certificate on file with IP with verification of work history or documentation of successful completion of a state CNA program, NRS 121 (recertification) or VOC 121 within  the last 2 years. CNA work history verification can be documented via tax records, payment stub, IDPH registry (if clinical updates are present) or a letter from the employer.  Verification of passage of the certification exam is required; admission will be provisional until successful passage of exam. (Advanced Placement students - LPN license is applicable for this requirement.)

2.  Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 or above.

3.  ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS (Note: only one of the following criteria must be met. Applicants are encouraged to complete higher-level English courses without risk to admission being earned.  (This category does not provide points for admission.) 

• SVCC Placement Test/ACT/SAT Writing Score validating minimum ENG 101 placement
• Completed ELA 099 or higher with a grade of "C" or better

4.  MATH (Note: only one of the following must be met. The highest level point standard achieved will be utilized. Applicants are encouraged to complete higher level math courses without risk to points earned.)

• HS Algebra 2 or MATH 3 with a "C" or better (within the last five years of when the algebra course was taken.)
• Satisfactory completion of MAT 078, MAT 081, or a higher level math course with a grade of "C" or better at SVCC. (note: MAT 106 is not a higher level math course
• Grade of "C" or better in an equivalent course at another college/university
• Placed into entry-level transferrable college level math, (MAT 110/115; 121/240 or higher utilizing an accepted valid placement measure).

5.  CHEMISTRY (Note: only one of the following must be met. The highest level point standard achieved will be utilized).

• Grade of "C" or better for two semesters (1 year) of high school chemistry (within the last 5 years of when the chemistry was taken.)
• Grade of "C" or better in CHE 103, CHE 102, or higher at SVCC
• Grade of "C" or better in an equivalent course at another college/university

6.  BIOLOGY (Note: only one of the following must be met. The highest level point standard achieved will be utilized.)

• Grade of "C" or better for four semesters of high school biology (within the last 5 years of when the biology was taken.)
• Grade of "C" or better in BIO 105 or BIO 108 at SVCC. BIO 105 qualifies for higher points
• Grade of "C" or better in an equivalent course at another college/university
• Grade of "C" or better in BIO 109 or BIO 110 (utilization of BIO 109 or 110 for application will negate bonus points for course

High school coursework used to fulfill requirements must be completed within 5 years of application to the program. This means the last course completed not the graduation date.

The biology department requires a student who has not had a high school biology course within 5 years with a grade of "C" or better, to complete BIO 105 or BIO 108 prior to registering for BIO 109 and BIO 110. Also, those candidates who did not complete high school chemistry with a grade of "C" or better within the last 5 years must complete CHE 102 or 103 prior to registering for BIO 109. It is highly recommended that associate degree nursing applicants complete high school algebra, biology, and chemistry.

Admission Procedure

1. Complete the college's general admission procedure.
2. Attend a nursing information meeting.
3. Meet with the Health Career Education Advisor in the semester of intended application prior to the admissions deadline and develop an academic  progression plan.
4. File a current Nursing program application form with the Dean of Health Professions.
5. Submit two letters of recommendation to the Dean of Health Professions.

Further admission information is available in the Admission Handbook.

Application Deadlines

The admission requirements and the admission procedure must be completed by March 1 of the year the applicant wishes to be admitted. If the class is not filled, candidates must meet the second candidate evaluation deadline of June 1.

Out-of-District Application

Sauk Valley Community College is required by the Illinois Community College Act (110 ILCS 805/3-17) to give preference to in-district resident candidates. Out-of-district applicants will be considered if space is available after June 1 of the year of application to enter the program. Out-of-district applicants to the program coming from colleges with cooperative agreements will be given the same consideration (March 1 deadline) as in-district applicants.

Program Requirements

A grade of "C" is the minimum passing grade for all major field requirements, communication, social science, humanities, and natural science courses. Successful completion of a nursing course requires a "C" in the classroom, satisfactory clinical performance and "Pass" on clinical competency or skills based performance measures.  A student who is unsatisfactory in any one of these areas will receive a failing grade for the course. If an NRS course is failed, it may be repeated once. No more than one NRS course may be repeated.

The NRS courses are organized to be completed in a two-year sequence. However, provisions are made for those who need to distribute the general education courses over a longer period of time. See Option I and Option II.

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Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College

• Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
• Christine L. Vincent, MSN, RN, Dean of Health Professions, 815-835-6376

Total Hours Required - 64 Hours

Major Field Requirements - 46 Hours

• NRS140 - Fund. of Nursing Practice ( 10 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the profession of nursing in the long term care and acute care settings. Safe and effective care will be emphasized. Students will be expected to manage hygiene related needs, safety, and nutritional provision of oral fluids and foods. Concepts related to assessment, culture, values, ethics, legal aspects, and therapeutic interpersonal communication skills will be presented. The principles and practices of medication administration and safe maintenance of an IV infusion will be introduced. Alterations in bowel and urinary elimination, oxygenation, rest and sleep will be discussed. The concepts necessary to support a patient's psychosocial integrity including pain, teaching and learning, death and dying, and spirituality will be addressed. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to perform basic nursing skills competently will be applied to the care of the aged and adult patients with medical/surgical conditions in the classroom, lab and clinical setting. The nursing process will be introduced and integrated throughout the course. Admission to ADN program. BIO 109 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment. 10 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 5.5 lec/9 lab

• NRS142 - Medical Surgical Nursing I ( 9 Semester Hours)

  The fundamental principles previously learned are applied to the management of the perioperative patient, management of patients with problems of the endocrine, nervous, skin, and immune systems. Other concepts include intravenous therapy, fluid & electrolytes, shock, community health nursing, emergency care, bioterrorism, and the concepts of management for safe and effective care. The lab and clinical components provide experience in meeting the needs of the aged patient and adult patient with medical and surgical problems. Prerequisite: NRS 140 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice, NRS 141 Pharmacology for Nursing with a grade of "C" or better, BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment. 9 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lec/8 lab

• NRS143 - Pharm for Nursing I ( 1 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to provide nursing students an introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration, gas exchange, comfort, infection, circulation and elimination/absorption. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18->85 years) Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program or current LPN licensure. BIO 108 or 109 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor. 1 Semester hour Lec/Lab hrs: 1 lec.

• NRS144 - Pharm for Nursing II ( 1 Semester Hours)

  LeThis course builds on Pharmacology for Nursing I, to provide nursing students a continued introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration as related to homeostasis, the central and peripheral nervous systems, metabolism, psychobiological disorders, sensory disorders, cellular regulation, immunity, and infection. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18->85 years). Prerequisite: NRS 140 or current LPN licensure. NRS 143 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor. BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment. 1 Semester hour Lec/lab hrs: 1 lect.

• NRS243 - Adv Medical Surgical Nursing ( 9 Semester Hours)

  Requires students to apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes for or towards the care of adult patients in a simulated laboratory and acute care environments. Complex multisystem disruptions and the subsequent nursing needs for patient care will be experienced. Focus will be on patients with related cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hematologic, renal, shock and acid/base imbalances. Students will apply the nursing process and utilize information literacy skills to achieve deliberative and competent decision-making that is grounded in evidence based practice to achieve best practice outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on prioritization of care through collaboration with other members of the health care team, patients and their families. NRS 142 Medical Surgical Nursing I. BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better. 9 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lec./8 lab

• NRS244 - Pediatric Nursing ( 2.5 Semester Hours)

  This course explores the physiological alterations of clients with acute and chronic health care needs. Building on the foundations of previous nursing courses and the nursing process, students will examine the impact of and plan nursing care for pediatric clients experiencing acute and/or chronic alterations. Utilizing the nursing process and nursing management, psychosocial and physiological adaptations will be examined in the context of social justice, cultural competence, and equity of health care. Enrollment in the Nursing Program and NRS 140-Fundamentals of Nursing Practice and NRS 142-Medical Surgical Nursing I with a grade of "C" or better. 2.5 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec/1 lab

• NRS245 - Reproductive Health ( 3.5 Semester Hours)

  This course introduces and examines past, present and future trends involving male and female reproductive health (from puberty through menopause). Nursing discussions will emphasize and expand student knowledge regarding pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn (antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care) for normal and complicated care situations. Lifestyle choices and the effects on an individual's health will be discussed as well as family dynamics, abuse, and reproductive illnesses (diseases/issues). The clinical component will help reinforce knowledge and skills needed in maternal and infant areas concerning assessments, planning, decision making abilities, and critical thinking. PSY 103, NRS 142 and BIO 110 all with a "C" or better. 3.5 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec/3 lab

• NRS246 - Psych/Mental Health Nursing ( 4 Semester Hours)

  The course focuses on the concepts related to nurse management of patients with mental illness. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes, such as therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, which are essential to the care of persons with mental health problems. The lab and clinical component provides experience in utilizing the nursing process to meet the needs of patients with varying degrees of illness behavior in the acute, chronic and outpatient settings. NRS 243-Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing and PSY 103 both with a grade of "C" or better. 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.5 lec/3 lab

• NRS247 - Concepts for Nursing Practice ( 6 Semester Hours)

  This concept-based learning experience will equip students to enter the workforce as well-prepared novice nurses. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18 – 85+ years), health and illness, professional nursing concepts, and transition into practice. Pre-requisite: NRS 243-Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing with a grade of "C" or better. 6 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/6 lab

General Education Requirements - 17 Hours

• Communications: (ENG 101 required): 3 semester hours
• Social/Behavioral Science (PSY 103 required): 3 semester hours
• Humanities (PHL 101 required): 3 semester hours
• Physical/Life Sciences (BIO 109 and 110 required): 8 semester hours

SVCC Requirement - 1 Hours

• FYE101 - First Year Experience ( 1 Semester Hours)

  The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills, goal setting, academic planning, time and money management, and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment, students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. 1 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lec/week

Suggested Program OPTION I

Pre-Admission - 7 Hours

• FYE101 - First Year Experience ( 1 Semester Hours)

  The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills, goal setting, academic planning, time and money management, and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment, students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. 1 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lec/week

• PHL101 - Intro to Logic/Formal Reason ( 3 Semester Hours)

  A study of the principles of correct reasoning. Attention will be given to such topics as the logical use of language, types of definition, mathematical logic and methods of science. Emphasis is placed on understanding logical theory and on using techniques of valid reasoning. Although modern symbolic logic may be included in the content, the course will focus on a humanistic approach to logic rather than a mathematical one. 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): H4 906 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

• PSY103 - Introduction to Psychology ( 3 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to introduce the student to major concepts, theories, principles, and research in the field of psychology. This course will survey the scientific study of human and animal characteristics and behavior. Major topics from biological, behavioral, cognitive, personality, developmental, abnormal, and social psychology theory and research will be emphasized. Universal characteristics and individual differences will be explored 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S6 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

First Semester - 15 Hours

• BIO109 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I ( 4 Semester Hours)

  A study of introductory chemistry, cells, metabolic processes, the organization of tissues, the skeletal system, joints and articulation, the integumentary system, micro and macro organization of the nervous system, and somatic and special senses. Prerequisites: BIO 105 or BIO 108 with a grade of C or higher OR two years of high school biology with a C or higher within the last five years AND CHE 102 or CHE 103 or CHE 105 with a grade of C or higher OR one year of high school chemistry with a grade of C or higher within the last five years. 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

• NRS140 - Fund. of Nursing Practice ( 10 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the profession of nursing in the long term care and acute care settings. Safe and effective care will be emphasized. Students will be expected to manage hygiene related needs, safety, and nutritional provision of oral fluids and foods. Concepts related to assessment, culture, values, ethics, legal aspects, and therapeutic interpersonal communication skills will be presented. The principles and practices of medication administration and safe maintenance of an IV infusion will be introduced. Alterations in bowel and urinary elimination, oxygenation, rest and sleep will be discussed. The concepts necessary to support a patient's psychosocial integrity including pain, teaching and learning, death and dying, and spirituality will be addressed. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to perform basic nursing skills competently will be applied to the care of the aged and adult patients with medical/surgical conditions in the classroom, lab and clinical setting. The nursing process will be introduced and integrated throughout the course. Admission to ADN program. BIO 109 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment. 10 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 5.5 lec/9 lab

• NRS143 - Pharm for Nursing I ( 1 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to provide nursing students an introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration, gas exchange, comfort, infection, circulation and elimination/absorption. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18->85 years) Prerequisite: Admission to the ADN program or current LPN licensure. BIO 108 or 109 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment or consent of instructor. 1 Semester hour Lec/Lab hrs: 1 lec.

Second Semester - 14 Hours

• BIO110 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II ( 4 Semester Hours)

  A continuation of BIO 109. BIO 110 is the study of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Additionally, electrolyte, pH, and water balance and human development will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 109 with a grade of C 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

• NRS142 - Medical Surgical Nursing I ( 9 Semester Hours)

  The fundamental principles previously learned are applied to the management of the perioperative patient, management of patients with problems of the endocrine, nervous, skin, and immune systems. Other concepts include intravenous therapy, fluid & electrolytes, shock, community health nursing, emergency care, bioterrorism, and the concepts of management for safe and effective care. The lab and clinical components provide experience in meeting the needs of the aged patient and adult patient with medical and surgical problems. Prerequisite: NRS 140 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice, NRS 141 Pharmacology for Nursing with a grade of "C" or better, BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment. 9 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lec/8 lab

• NRS144 - Pharm for Nursing II ( 1 Semester Hours)

  LeThis course builds on Pharmacology for Nursing I, to provide nursing students a continued introduction to the concepts of pharmacology, safe pharmacotherapy and drug administration as related to homeostasis, the central and peripheral nervous systems, metabolism, psychobiological disorders, sensory disorders, cellular regulation, immunity, and infection. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18->85 years). Prerequisite: NRS 140 or current LPN licensure. NRS 143 with grade of C or better or consent of instructor. BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment. 1 Semester hour Lec/lab hrs: 1 lect.

Third Semester - 15.5 Hours

• ENG101 - Composition I ( 3 Semester Hours)

  This course (1) develops awareness of the writing process; (2) provides inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stresses the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasizes critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Prerequisite: Required placement score on approved English placement test, high school unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, or a grade of C or higher in ELA 099. 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): C1 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

• NRS243 - Adv Medical Surgical Nursing ( 9 Semester Hours)

  Requires students to apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes for or towards the care of adult patients in a simulated laboratory and acute care environments. Complex multisystem disruptions and the subsequent nursing needs for patient care will be experienced. Focus will be on patients with related cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, hematologic, renal, shock and acid/base imbalances. Students will apply the nursing process and utilize information literacy skills to achieve deliberative and competent decision-making that is grounded in evidence based practice to achieve best practice outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on prioritization of care through collaboration with other members of the health care team, patients and their families. NRS 142 Medical Surgical Nursing I. BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better. 9 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 5 lec./8 lab

• NRS245 - Reproductive Health ( 3.5 Semester Hours)

  This course introduces and examines past, present and future trends involving male and female reproductive health (from puberty through menopause). Nursing discussions will emphasize and expand student knowledge regarding pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn (antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care) for normal and complicated care situations. Lifestyle choices and the effects on an individual's health will be discussed as well as family dynamics, abuse, and reproductive illnesses (diseases/issues). The clinical component will help reinforce knowledge and skills needed in maternal and infant areas concerning assessments, planning, decision making abilities, and critical thinking. PSY 103, NRS 142 and BIO 110 all with a "C" or better. 3.5 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec/3 lab

Fourth Semester - 12.5 Hours

• NRS244 - Pediatric Nursing ( 2.5 Semester Hours)

  This course explores the physiological alterations of clients with acute and chronic health care needs. Building on the foundations of previous nursing courses and the nursing process, students will examine the impact of and plan nursing care for pediatric clients experiencing acute and/or chronic alterations. Utilizing the nursing process and nursing management, psychosocial and physiological adaptations will be examined in the context of social justice, cultural competence, and equity of health care. Enrollment in the Nursing Program and NRS 140-Fundamentals of Nursing Practice and NRS 142-Medical Surgical Nursing I with a grade of "C" or better. 2.5 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2 lec/1 lab

• NRS246 - Psych/Mental Health Nursing ( 4 Semester Hours)

  The course focuses on the concepts related to nurse management of patients with mental illness. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes, such as therapeutic nurse-patient relationship, which are essential to the care of persons with mental health problems. The lab and clinical component provides experience in utilizing the nursing process to meet the needs of patients with varying degrees of illness behavior in the acute, chronic and outpatient settings. NRS 243-Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing and PSY 103 both with a grade of "C" or better. 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.5 lec/3 lab

• NRS247 - Concepts for Nursing Practice ( 6 Semester Hours)

  This concept-based learning experience will equip students to enter the workforce as well-prepared novice nurses. The course emphasizes the adult health care recipient (18 – 85+ years), health and illness, professional nursing concepts, and transition into practice. Pre-requisite: NRS 243-Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing with a grade of "C" or better. 6 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/6 lab

Suggested Program OPTION II

Successfully complete the following courses prior to start of the nursing sequence. Begin NRS course sequence upon acceptance into the nursing program. The sequence of NRS courses is the same as Option I.

• BIO109 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I ( 4 Semester Hours)

  A study of introductory chemistry, cells, metabolic processes, the organization of tissues, the skeletal system, joints and articulation, the integumentary system, micro and macro organization of the nervous system, and somatic and special senses. Prerequisites: BIO 105 or BIO 108 with a grade of C or higher OR two years of high school biology with a C or higher within the last five years AND CHE 102 or CHE 103 or CHE 105 with a grade of C or higher OR one year of high school chemistry with a grade of C or higher within the last five years. 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

• BIO110 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II ( 4 Semester Hours)

  A continuation of BIO 109. BIO 110 is the study of the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Additionally, electrolyte, pH, and water balance and human development will be discussed. Prerequisite: BIO 109 with a grade of C 4 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec, 2 lab/week

• ENG101 - Composition I ( 3 Semester Hours)

  This course (1) develops awareness of the writing process; (2) provides inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stresses the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasizes critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Prerequisite: Required placement score on approved English placement test, high school unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher, or a grade of C or higher in ELA 099. 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): C1 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

• FYE101 - First Year Experience ( 1 Semester Hours)

  The focus of this course is how to be successful in college. Study skills, goal setting, academic planning, time and money management, and information research skills are among the core topics included in this course. Within a supportive environment, students will share their college experiences and develop connections with fellow students and SVCC staff. 1 Semester hour(s) Lecture/Lab Hours: 1 lec/week

• PHL101 - Intro to Logic/Formal Reason ( 3 Semester Hours)

  A study of the principles of correct reasoning. Attention will be given to such topics as the logical use of language, types of definition, mathematical logic and methods of science. Emphasis is placed on understanding logical theory and on using techniques of valid reasoning. Although modern symbolic logic may be included in the content, the course will focus on a humanistic approach to logic rather than a mathematical one. 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): H4 906 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

• PSY103 - Introduction to Psychology ( 3 Semester Hours)

  This course is designed to introduce the student to major concepts, theories, principles, and research in the field of psychology. This course will survey the scientific study of human and animal characteristics and behavior. Major topics from biological, behavioral, cognitive, personality, developmental, abnormal, and social psychology theory and research will be emphasized. Universal characteristics and individual differences will be explored 3 Semester hour(s) Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI): S6 900 Lecture/Lab Hours: 3 lec/week

Footnotes

• *MAT 240, CHE 103 or CHE 105, BIO 111, PED 115, ENG 103, COM 131, SOC 111 and PSY 200 are recommended for those intending to continue their education toward a baccalaureate degree. Refer to your transfer institution for specific requirements.