Pre-Reqs for Towson

[kierkegaard]

Anyone know the exact pre-reqs for Towson for those with a B.S. already? I found the website to be quite vague. It mentions 4 science lab classes but does not specify classes. I figure AP I and II are a given but does it matter whether the other two are Chem. or Bio.? Also, I'm a graduate from TU with a B.S. in Psychology and a B.S. in Philosophy. Is it possible to take MicroBio without Intro to Bio and not be totally lost? Way back when, I just took the easy way out with Science and Math at TU, so my background in these areas are limited. Would I have a better chance of getting to TU since my undergrad is from here? Or should I press more for Univ. of MD? They seem to have more pre-reqs though. BTW my overall GPA was 3.057. Is that horrid?

No harm in doing the pre-reqs at CCBC right?

Thanks.

Soren

[everythingbeth89]

I just got accepted for the spring semester if you have any other questions.

You need intro to biology, organic chem, general chem, micro, and both anatomy I and II.

I recommened taking into to bio before micro...it really helps. It made micro so much easier.

I would do the pre reqs at CCBC...nothing wrong with that.

My GPA was like a 3.1 or 3.2...I was on the waiting list and just got pulled off a few days ago.

[kierkegaard]

Thanks so much! This makes so much sense. Do you think I will need to take a math class before I take chemistry? I haven't had chem. since H.S. but it requires a lot of math right? Do you think I can skip Nutrition? It looks like some programs require you to take Nutrition. Also, did Towson require an entrance exam?

Cheers.

Soren

[everythingbeth89]

i think you just need a basic algebra or trig class for the math.

there is no entrance exam but you need nutrition.

[pinkiepie_RN]

Upon acceptance to the nursing program @ TU, I had to take the NET, but I don't think it affected my academic standing or anything. The other poster has answered your other questions pretty well. You need Biology before Microbiology and Chem I and II, and Nutrition.

[kierkegaard]

Thanks everyone. Very helpful! One LAST question. Does anyone know what math class I can take at CCBC to satisfy the math pre-req? The math 115 basic math for the sciences? I was looking at the course descriptions at CCBC and it doesn't look like that offer an equivalent. I took 101 at Towson but I'm sure that won't fly. Thanks!

[hmbarnes1981]

For Towson's math you have to take either pre-calc or algebra with trig. At aacc the algebra w/trig class is MAT 121. I dont know if I missed something or if it changed, but I applied for fall 2010 and I didn't have to take the NET. I did take it though, I needed it for UMSON where I also applied. When you look on Towson's webpage there is a link you click on that will show you the specific pre reqs. Also Brook Necker who runs admissions for SON is really helpful! Her email is right there on the college page, and she will answer any questions you have!

Hoping I get accepted for this fall!

[Sonervous]

hey! i applied for this fall too.. just wanted to know if you have heard anything from the nursing department

[hmbarnes1981]

Hi! I haven't but I emailed the director of admissions a few weeks ago and she told me that we would be hearing something end of march or begining of april. Im anxious to know!! Im also waiting to hear from Maryland as well.

[Sonervous]

thanks.. same here, waiting for maryland too...

are you taking any prereqs this semester?

[hmbarnes1981]

Yes I am taking a & p 2, developmental psych and the math I need for Towson. If I go to Towson I still need one more chemistry, which I plan to take over the summer.

My status hasn't changed yet for Maryland, and still havent heard anything from Towson.... sigh. Waiting game is tough!

[Sonervous]

if i get accepted into towson, i'm gonna have to take chem and trig dis summer, and ill b done with umb pre reqs by the end of this semester.. i know.. i'm so nervous too! ughh.. i'm sure we'll b fine