Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center HSC School of Nursing

Program Length & Format

• 12-month 
• 61 semester credit hours
• Online coursework with in-person clinical instruction guided by assigned clinical coaches and nursing clinical faculty
• Clinical oversight and placements in Abilene, Amarillo, Austin-Hill Country area, Dallas, Lubbock and Permian Basin
• Completion of clinical component required for graduation

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from an accredited college or university
• Minimum overall cumulative GPA 2.5 at time of application; minimum science GPA 2.5 at time of application (both must be maintained once prerequisites completed)
• Applicants must complete 55 semester credit hours of general education per SON catalog; at application time at least 40 SCH of non-nursing prerequisites must be completed with proof of enrollment for remaining prerequisites
• At least three of five required science prerequisites (Pathophysiology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, Chemistry) must be completed prior to application close date; all prerequisites must be completed prior to first day of class with grade of C or better
• Medical terminology (credit or certificate), CNA training completion (preference for current certification), and American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Health Care Provider certification required prior to program start
• Applicants must consent to a criminal background check if offered admission; students must obtain Texas Board of Nursing clearance (BON Blue Card or Declaratory Order with No Stipulations) prior to matriculation

Prerequisites

• Texas Core Curriculum completion required prior to enrollment (42 credit hours)
• Specific prerequisite courses and credits (total 55 SCH):
  • English I (ENGL 1301) 3
  • English II (ENGL 1302) 3
  • Statistics (MATH 1342 or 1442) 3
  • Anatomy & Physiology I w/ lab (BIOL 2401) 4
  • Anatomy & Physiology II w/ lab (BIOL 2402) 4
  • Microbiology w/ lab (BIOL 2420 or 2421) 4
  • Chemistry w/ lab (CHEM 1305 & 1105 or CHEM 1406 or 1411) 4
  • Pathophysiology (ZOOL 3303 or HPRS 2301) 3
  • Language/Philosophy/Culture (Texas core humanities) 3
  • Creative Arts (Texas core) 3
  • History US to 1877 (HIST 1301) 3
  • History US since 1877 (HIST 1302) 3
  • American Government (GOVT 2305 or POLS 1301) 3
  • American Public Policy (GOVT 2306 or POLS 2302) 3
  • General Psychology (PSYC 2301) 3
  • Life Span Human Development (PSYC 2314) 3
  • Nutrition (BIOL 1322) 3

Deadlines

• Spring admission only: application opens May 1; application deadline July 15
• All application materials and prerequisites must be submitted and completed by the application close date; all prerequisites must be completed prior to first class date

Application

• Submit online application to TTUHSC School of Nursing and pay non-refundable application/placement fees
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be mailed or sent electronically directly to: TTUHSC School of Nursing Office of Admissions 3601 4th St. STOP 8212 Lubbock, TX 79430-8212
• Application materials must document completion of general education requirements and prerequisites on official transcripts prior to program start
• Applicants should review how criminal history may affect occupational licensing

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed on multiple factors; no single factor determines admission
• Applications that do not meet minimum admission requirements will not be reviewed
• Interview required (face-to-face, Zoom, or video-recorded); invited applicants must submit a written essay and appear for interview in professional attire
• Applicants meeting the deadline have equal chance of review regardless of submission date
• Admitted students must complete criminal background check and obtain BON clearance prior to matriculation

Cost & Financial Aid

• Financial aid (student loans, grants, scholarships) available upon admittance
• School of Nursing requires FAFSA on file after admittance to be eligible for SON scholarships
• For Student Business Services contact hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST at (806) 743-7867
• All application fees and placement fees/enrollment deposits are non-refundable

Clinical & Simulation Lab

• Clinical component required for program completion and graduation
• Clinical placements and oversight provided in Abilene, Amarillo, Austin-Hill Country area, Dallas, Lubbock and Permian Basin
• All immunization records, lab reports, and health records must be submitted and approved by the Office of Institutional Health prior to course registration
• Clinical partner sites require proof of full COVID-19 vaccination prior to clinical placement

Credit Transfer

• Transfer credit accepted for courses with equivalent content if grade of C or better
• Pass/fail courses are not acceptable for transfer
• Maximum credits allowed for CLEP or correspondence courses are 15 each
• CLEP credit must be on an official college transcript to be accepted and CLEP credit will not be included in prerequisite GPA calculation

International Students

• International students with F1 or F2 visa status are not eligible to apply to this online Second Degree BSN program

Contacts

• Admissions advising by last name: A-G Quay Anderson; H-N Mariana Pantoja; O-Z Reagan New; phone 806-743-9294
• SON BSN office phone 806-743-3341; fax 855-282-5824
• Janet Roberson, M.S., phone 806-743-3507
• Main campus address and phone: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 3601 4th Street, Lubbock TX 79430; T: 806.743.1000