1.General Requirements
a.Successful completion of at least 41.3 course equivalents (124.0 credit hours) with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on all courses taken for credit towards the degree.
b.Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 on all required Nursing and Health Sciences courses taken for credit towards the degree.
c.Completion of the Liberal Education List Requirement (see School of Liberal Education, Liberal Education List Requirement).
d.Residence Requirement: 20 courses including a minimum of 12 in Nursing and Health Sciences. In order to meet the residence requirement, students must complete all third and fourth year courses (20 course equivalents/60.0 credit hours) at the University of Lethbridge.
e.All degree requirements must be completed within seven years of completion of the first Nursing course used for credit towards the degree.
Minimum Grade Requirement
A minimum grade of ‘C-’ is required in all Nursing courses, BIO 1160/KNES 1160, and BIO 1161/KNES 1161 (or equivalents). Any student who receives a grade of ‘D+’ or lower is required to repeat the course and achieve a grade of ‘C-’ or higher before being allowed to take further Nursing courses and proceed in the program.
2.Course Requirements
a.Core Courses: Nursing
Note: Courses offered at Lethbridge College are noted in italics.
Nursing 1400 - Becoming a Nurse
Nursing 1410 - Personal Health and Wholeness
Nursing 1420 - Intersectionality and Health
Nursing 1500 - Caring Communication
Nursing 1521 - Assessing Health
Nursing 1522 - Introduction to Praxis
Nursing 2300 - Evidence and Praxis
Nursing 2321 - Health of Persons
Nursing 2322 - Praxis with Persons
Nursing 2421 - Health of Families
Nursing 2422 - Praxis with Families
Nursing 3021 - Community and Population Health
Nursing 3022 - Praxis in Health Promotion
Nursing 3100 - Leadership and Change
Nursing 3121 - Mental Health and Addiction
Nursing 3122 - Praxis in Mental Health
Nursing 3200 - Praxis and the Digital Age
Nursing 3300 - Nursing and Global Health
Nursing 3321 - Acute Health Disruptions
Nursing 3322 - Praxis in Acuity
Nursing 4922 - Professional Preceptorship (15.0 credit hours)
b.Core Courses: Non-Nursing
Biology 1160/Kinesiology 1160 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Biology 1161/Kinesiology 1161 - Anatomy and Physiology II
Biology 1155/Biochemistry 2300 - Human Nutrition
English 1150/Writing 1000 - Composition
Health Sciences 3450/Psychology 3450 - Applied Statistics for Clinical Practice
Health Sciences 3560/History 3560 - History of Nursing: Women and the Care of the Sick
Humanities 1155/Philosophy 1xxx - Ethics
Indigenous Studies 1155/Indigenous Studies 1000 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies
Psychology 1160/Psychology 1xxx - Introduction to Psychology
Sociology 1160/Sociology 1000 - Introduction to Sociology
Electives:
One Social Science elective
One elective with a subject code of ABHL, ADCS, HLSC or PUBH
3.Course Sequencing Plan
Due to the structured nature of the Bachelor of Nursing program, students are required to complete Nursing courses in the order in which they are assigned (see Nursing Regulations and Information). For course sequencing plans see www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/ppgs.
4.Accelerated Course Sequencing
Students may elect, during the second term of their second year, to complete the accelerated course sequencing. This option is open to B.N. students who are in good standing in the second term of second year. This may occur only after application by the student and approval by the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge. Students in the accelerated program will complete their programs by the end of December rather than the end of April of the fourth year. The first two years are identical to the regular course sequencing of the B.N. Program. There may be a limited number of seats available.
b.Bachelor of Nursing After Degree
1.General Requirements
a.Successful completion of at least 27 course equivalents (80.0 credit hours) with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 on all courses taken for credit towards the degree.
b.Residence requirement: 58.0 credit hours completed at the University of Lethbridge and 23.0 credit hours completed at Lethbridge College.
c.All degree requirements must be completed within six years of the first Nursing course used for credit towards the degree.
Minimum Grade Requirement
A minimum grade of ‘C-’ is required in all Nursing courses. Any student who receives a grade of ‘D+’ or lower is required to repeat the course and achieve a grade of ‘C-’ or higher before being allowed to take further Nursing courses and proceed in the program.
2.Course Requirements
Note: Courses offered at Lethbridge College are noted in italics.
Nursing 1522 - Introduction to Praxis (2.0 credit hours)
Nursing 1600 - Nursing and Intersectionality (3.0 credit hours)
Nursing 1610 - Assessing Health and Wholeness (3.0 credit hours)
Nursing 2300 - Evidence and Praxis (3.0 credit hours)
Nursing 2321 - Health of Persons (6.0 credit hours)
Nursing 2322 - Praxis with Persons (5.0 credit hours)
Nursing 2521 - Health of Families (3.0 credit hours)
Nursing 3021 - Community and Population Health (3.0 credit hours)
Nursing 3022 - Praxis in Health Promotion (6.0 credit hours)
Nursing 3120 - Mental Health and Addictions (3.0 credit hours)
Nursing 3200 - Praxis and the Digital Age (3.0 credit hours)
Nursing 3321 - Acute Health Disruptions (3.0 credit hours)
Nursing 3322 - Praxis in Acuity (6.0 credit hours)
Nursing 3522 - Praxis with Families (5.0 credit hours)
Nursing 3610 - Nursing Leadership and Global Health (3.0 credit hours)
Nursing 4622 - Praxis in Mental Health (5.0 credit hours)
Nursing 4922 - Professional Preceptorship (15.0 credit hours)
Indigenous Studies 1155 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies/Indigenous Studies 1000 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Canadian Contexts (3.0 credit hours)
3.Course Sequencing Plan
Due to the structured nature of the Bachelor of Nursing program, students are required to complete Nursing courses in the order in which they are assigned (see Nursing Regulations and Information). For course sequencing plans see www.ulethbridge.ca/ross/ppgs.
1.General Requirements
a.Completion of 40 course equivalents (120.0 credit hours) with a GPA of at least 2.00 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.0 scale) on courses taken for credit towards the degree.
b.Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.0 scale) on all Aboriginal Health, Addictions Counselling, Health Sciences, and Public Health courses taken for credit towards the degree.
c.Completion of the Liberal Education List Requirement (see School of Liberal Education, Liberal Education List Requirement).
d.Not more than three Independent Study courses may be taken for credit towards the degree (see Independent Study).
e.Not more than 12 courses (36.0 credit hours) may be completed at the 1000 level (or lower) for credit towards the degree, excluding Activity courses (labelled PHAC and MUSE) (see Academic Regulations, Exceeding Course Limits).
f.Residence requirement: 20 courses, including a minimum of ten from the Faculty of Health Sciences.
g.All degree requirements must be completed within seven years of completion of the first required course offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
a.Course Requirements
1.Core Courses
Aboriginal Health 1000 - Introduction to Aboriginal Health
Aboriginal Health 2000 - Indigenous Healing and Restoration
Aboriginal Health 3300 - Traditional Aboriginal Health Concepts
Aboriginal Health 3310 - Contemporary Issues in Aboriginal Health
Aboriginal Health 4350 - Practicum in Aboriginal Health (15.0 credit hours)
Addictions Counselling 1020 - Introduction to the Counselling Interview
Addictions Counselling 2235 - Indigenous Perspectives on Counselling and Wellness
Health Sciences 1010 - Personal Health and Wellness
Health Sciences 2310 - Human Nutrition
Health Sciences 2700/Sociology 2700 - Health and Society
Health Sciences 3260 - Research in the Health Sciences
Health Sciences 3450/Psychology 3450 - Applied Statistics for Clinical Practice
Health Sciences 3510 - Program Planning and Evaluation
Indigenous Studies 1000 - Introduction to Indigenous Studies: Canadian Contexts
Management 2081 - Professional Communications Skills
Public Health 1000 - Introduction to Public Health
Public Health 3420 - Public Health Ethics
Sociology 1000 - Introduction to Sociology
Writing 1000 - Introduction to Academic Writing
One course in Blackfoot or Cree
2.Electives
One Fine Arts and Humanities elective
Two Social Science electives
Three Science electives
Nine Open electives
One 3000/4000-level course
b.Sample Sequencing Plan
Sample sequencing plans are created to provide students with an example of how to plan courses for the duration of a program. Sample sequencing plans for each program and major can be found in the applicable Program Planning Guide.
a.Course Requirements
1.Core Courses
Addictions Counselling 1000 - Introduction to Addiction Studies
Addictions Counselling 1020 - Introduction to the Counselling Interview
Addictions Counselling 1220 - Counselling I (Individual Counselling)
Addictions Counselling 2120 - Counselling II (Group Counselling)
Addictions Counselling 2140 - Drugs of Abuse
Addictions Counselling 2235 - Indigenous Perspectives on Counselling and Wellness
Addictions Counselling 2245 - Assessment of Addictions
Addictions Counselling 2275 - Trauma in Addictions Counselling
Addictions Counselling 3002 - Health Education and Promotion
Addictions Counselling 3050 - Internship in Addictions Counselling I (15.0 credit hours)
Addictions Counselling 3120 - Counselling III (Family Counselling)
Addictions Counselling 3130 - Diversity and Counselling
Addictions Counselling 3140 - Behavioural Pharmacology
Addictions Counselling 3150 - Adult Psychopathology
Addictions Counselling 3240 - Concurrent Disorders
Addictions Counselling 3260 - Research in Addictions
Addictions Counselling 3420 - Ethics in Addictions Counselling
Addictions Counselling 4050 - Internship in Addictions Counselling II (15.0 credit hours)
Addictions Counselling 4200 - Community Development and Outreach
Aboriginal Health 1000 - Introduction to Aboriginal Health
Health Sciences 3450/Psychology 3450 - Applied Statistics for Clinical Practice
Liberal Education 1000 - Knowledge and Liberal Education
One of:
Psychology 1010 - Introduction to Psychology A: Evolution, Mechanisms, and Cognition/Perception
*Psychology 1020 - Introduction to Psychology B: Developmental, Sociocultural, and Abnormal
*Students who select Psychology 1020 must complete a course from List III: Science Courses as the Open Elective.
2.Electives:
One 3000 or 4000-level Addictions Counselling elective
Four Fine Arts and Humanities electives
One Social Science elective
Two Science electives
One Open elective
b.Sample Sequencing Plan
Sample sequencing plans are created to provide students with an example of how to plan courses for the duration of a program. Sample sequencing plans for each program and major can be found in the applicable Program Planning Guide.
a.Course Requirements
1.Core Courses
Public Health 1000 - Introduction to Public Health
Public Health 2000 - Population Health
Public Health 2100 - Policy and Health
Public Health 3000 - Canadian and Global Perspectives
Public Health 3100 - Environmental Health
Public Health 3420 - Public Health Ethics
Public Health 4000 - Advanced Public Health
Aboriginal Health 1000 - Introduction to Aboriginal Health
Anthropology 1000 - The Anthropological Perspective
Biology 1010 - Cellular Basis of Life
Health Sciences 2003/Biology 2003 - Epidemiology
Health Sciences 2310 - Human Nutrition
Health Sciences 2400 - Medical Microbiology
Health Sciences 2700/Sociology 2700 - Health and Society
Health Sciences 3002 - Health Promotion
Health Sciences 3260 - Research in the Health Sciences
Health Sciences 3450/Psychology 3450 - Applied Statistics for Clinical Practice
Health Sciences 3510 - Program Planning and Evaluation
Health Sciences 3825/Management 3825 - Information in Health Care
Sociology 1000 - Introduction to Sociology
One of:
Writing 1000 - Introduction to Academic Writing
A university English course
One of:
Public Health 4550 - Practicum in Public Health (15.0 credit hours)
Five 3000/4000-level Aboriginal Health/Addictions Counselling/Public Health/Health Sciences electives
2.Electives:
Three Fine Arts and Humanities electives
One Science elective
Ten electives offered by any Faculty or School
Note: Students interested in specific career paths can find a list of suggested courses at www.ulethbridge.ca/healthsciences/phlists.
b.Sample Sequencing Plan
Sample sequencing plans are created to provide students with an example of how to plan courses for the duration of a program. Sample sequencing plans for each program and major can be found in the applicable Program Planning Guide.
d.Post-Diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences
1.General Requirements
a.Completion of 20 course equivalents (60.0 credit hours) with a GPA of at least 2.00 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.0 scale) on courses taken for credit towards the degree.
b.Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.0 scale) on all required Addictions Counselling, Health Sciences and Public Health courses taken for credit towards the degree.
c.Completion of two courses from each of Lists I, II, and III for the Liberal Education List Requirement (see School of Liberal Education, Liberal Education List Requirement).
d.Not more than three Independent Study courses may be taken for credit towards the degree (see Independent Study).
e.Residence requirement: 20 courses (60 credit hours).
f.All degree requirements must be completed within seven years of completion of the first required course offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences.
2.Aboriginal Health Major
Depending on the content of the diploma presented, students will be required to complete a 20-course subset of the courses required for the 40-course degree program (see Aboriginal Health).
3.Addictions Counselling Major
Depending on the content of the diploma presented, students will be required to complete a 20-course subset of the courses required for the 40-course degree program (see Addictions Counselling).
4.Public Health Major
Minor: Health Leadership (required)
a.Public Health Major Course Requirements:
Public Health 1000 - Introduction to Public Health
Public Health 2000 - Population Health
Public Health 2100 - Policy and Health
Public Health 3000 - Canadian and Global Perspectives
Public Health 3420 - Public Health Ethics
Public Health 4000 - Advanced Public Health
Health Sciences 3260 - Research in the Health Sciences
Health Sciences 2003/Biology 2003 - Epidemiology
Health Sciences 2310 - Human Nutrition
Health Sciences 2400 - Medical Microbiology
Health Sciences 2450/History 2450 - Evolution of Health and Illness Care
Health Sciences 3450/Psychology 3450 - Applied Statistics for Clinical Practice
Sociology 1000 - Introduction to Sociology
Writing 1000 - Introduction to Academic Writing
b.Health Leadership Minor Course Requirements:
Health Sciences 2700/Sociology 2700 - Health and Society
Health Sciences 3002 - Health Promotion
Health Sciences 3100 - Managing in Health Care
Health Sciences 3510 - Program Planning and Evaluation
Health Sciences 3800 - Teaching and Learning for Health Professions
Health Sciences 3825/Management 3825 - Information in Health Care
Note: Students may choose to complete Public Health 4550 - Practicum in Public Health (15.0 credit hours). For details, please consult an academic advisor in the Faculty of Health Sciences.
c.Sample Sequencing Plan
Sample sequencing plans are created to provide students with an example of how to plan courses for the duration of a program. Sample sequencing plans for each program and major can be found in the applicable Program Planning Guide.
e.Bachelor of Therapeutic Recreation
1.General Requirements
a.Successful completion of at least 20 course equivalents (60.0 credit hours) with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 (on the University of Lethbridge 4.0 scale) on all Therapeutic Recreation courses taken for credit towards the degree.
b.A minimum grade of ‘C’ is required in all Therapeutic Recreation (TREC) courses. Any student who receives a grade of ‘C-’ or lower is required to repeat the course and achieve a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
c.Residence requirement: 20 course equivalents (60.0 credit hours).
d.All degree requirements must be completed within six years of the first Therapeutic Recreation course used for credit towards the degree.
e.Completion of three courses from Lists I and II for the Liberal Education List Requirement (see School of Liberal Education, Liberal Education List Requirement) as follows:
1.At least one course from List I: Fine Arts and Humanities Courses; and
2.At least two courses from List II: Social Science Courses.
2.Course Requirements
Health Sciences 1060 - Human Anatomy and Physiology
Health Sciences 1170 - Human Development Across the Lifespan
Health Sciences 3150 - Abnormal Psychology
Therapeutic Recreation 3000 - Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation 3100 - Program Planning in Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation 3200 - Introduction to Recreation and Leisure: Across the Life Course
Therapeutic Recreation 3300 - Processes and Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation 3500 - Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations
Therapeutic Recreation 3700 - Communication and Counselling Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation 4000 - Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation 4100 - Research Design in Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation 4200 - Administration in Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation 4300 - Modalities, Interventions and Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation 4550 - Internship in Therapeutic Recreation (15.0 credit hours)
One Fine Arts and Humanities elective (3.0 credit hours)
One Elective (3.0 credit hours) from the Faculty of Health Sciences (ABHL, ADCS, HLSC, PUBH, TREC)
3.Sample Sequencing Plan
Sample sequencing plans are created to provide students with an example of how to plan courses for the duration of a program. Sample sequencing plans for each program and major can be found in the applicable Program Planning Guide.