Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Option (ATB)
The Associate-to-Bachelor's (ATB) degree completion option is a year-round, dual enrollment option designed for students admitted to the registered nurse (RN) associate degree program at one of our contracted community college partners. Current partners include the RN programs at Carroll Community College, Cecil College, Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) [Essex and Catonsville campuses], Frederick Community College, Hagerstown Community College, and Harford Community College. Students typically begin the the ATB option in the first term of the associate degree program or in the summer following the first or second term of the associate degree program. ATB students follow a plan of study developed collaboratively between the faculty and administrators of both institutions. Students must be successful in all program courses at both institutions in order to progress in their plan of study and continue in the ATB option. Students are assigned an advisor at both institutions to ensure success in completing the degree requirements at both schools.
Eligibility and Screening
Admission to this option is a collaborative decision between the TU's Department of Nursing and the respective community college. ATB admission is offered for the fall, spring, and/or summer depending on the community college partner and the plan of study. ATB applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in the community college’s required admission courses. Additional prerequisite courses may need to be completed prior to starting the program if they were not already completed as part of the associate degree program. Eligible students are recruited from those already accepted to the respective community college’s nursing program.
Students interested in the ATB option should contact the Academic Program Manager at nursingdco@towson.edu.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Work | 60 | |
| NURS 333 | WRITING FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE: ISSUES IN PROFESSIONAL NURSING | 3 |
| NURS 349 | HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND HEALTH PROMOTION ACROSS THE LIFESPAN | 4 |
| NURS 416 | DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN HEALTHCARE | 3 |
| NURS 435 | NURSING RESEARCH FOR EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE | 3 |
| NURS 460 | NURSING & HEALTHCARE IV: OLDER ADULTS | 2 |
| or NURS 486 | SEMINAR IN NURSING | |
| NURS 476 | PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING | 3 |
| NURS 484 | NURSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| NURS 489 | DEGREE COMPLETION PRACTICUM | 3 |
| Upper-Level Elective: a 300 or 400 level course at Towson University (must be in ethics if not previously taken) | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Elective: a 300 or 400 level course at Towson University (health related courses are encouraged) | 3 | |
| Upper-Level Nursing Units | 30 | |
| Proof of Maryland or Compact RN license | ||
| Total Units | 120 | |