Bachelor of Science degree programs at Labouré College of Healthcare require students to complete arts and sciences credits beyond the associate degree level. Students may transfer courses from other accredited academic institutions to meet some of the requirements, provided they meet the following conditions:
- Statistics: One 3-credit course at any level either with a grade of C or higher.
- Ethics: One 3-credit course at any level either with a grade of C or higher.
- Arts and Sciences Electives: Up to 18 credits in the humanities, social sciences and/or natural sciences beyond the associate degree. Six credits may be transferred from the introductory level but at least 6 credits must be at the level equivalent to or higher than a 2000-level Labouré course. A minimum grade of C is required.
- Capstone: The Senior Capstone project in non-transferable. It must be completed in residence.
Students may fulfill up to 18 of the required arts and sciences credits through the transfer process. They may meet the statistics and ethics requirements through transfer or in residence. All students are required to complete their Senior Capstone project in residence.
Transfer of courses in the professional core of a bachelor's degree program will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Department of Admissions with guidance from the program director or division chairperson or program dean. For questions regarding transfer of professional course credits, please contact Admissions.
For graduates of Massachusetts community colleges, transfer credits are granted through the MA Guarantee. Learn more at the MA Guarantee and Labouré here.
The baccalaureate degree program in Nursing at Labouré College of Healthcare is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001. Phone: 202-887-6791. Website: www.ccneaccreditation.org