This program consists of 125 to 126 semester hours of coursework. All students must complete the University's Core Curriculum. In some cases, a course that is required for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing may also be used to fulfill a requirement of the core curriculum. In order to meet prerequisites, students must take most of the nursing courses in a specific sequence. Upon completion of the program, students are awarded the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and have fulfilled the prescribed course of study and clinical practice required to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for licensure as a registered nurse.