Track I: Generic ADN
Associate in Science Degree Nursing · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Course Requirements
Students must have completed the following prerequisite courses before applying to the Registered Nursing (ADN) program:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 110 | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture/Lab) * | 3-4 |
| orBIO 111 | Introductory Biology: Preparation for Pre-Health Professions (Lecture) | |
| BIO 210 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 220 | Human Physiology * | 4 |
| BIO 230 | Introduction to Microbiology | 5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing * | 4 |
| Total Units | 20-21 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking * | 3 |
| orCOMM C1004 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| NURS 180 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 4 |
| NURS 181 | Medical Surgical Nursing I | 4 |
| NURS 182 | Maternal-Child Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 183 | Medical Surgical Nursing II | 4.5 |
| NURS 201 | Pharmacology Essentials for Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NURS 281 | Medical Surgical Nursing III | 7 |
| NURS 282 | Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing | 3.5 |
| NURS 283 | Medical Surgical Nursing IV | 7 |
| NURS 284 | Contemporary Nursing Practice and Leadership | 1.5 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology (Honors) | |
| Additional associate degree requirements: | ||
| GE Area 3 (MCGE) | 3 | |
| GE Area 6 (MCGE) | 3 | |
| Prerequisite Units | 20-21 | |
| Total Units | 71.5-72.5 | |
*. Course and its "or" counterpart(s) satisfy a general education requirement (GE) on the MiraCosta College General Education pattern (MCGE). **. This GE requirement may be met by submitting a transcript verifying completion of an associate or a bachelor's degree at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.