Pre-Requisites
Student enrolled in the WCCC Pre-Nursing or Pre-health pathway. Must meet Miami University Regionals enrollment requirements to matriculate after graduation.
WCCC/Miami University 1+3 Early Entry Nursing Pathway
Students enrolled in the Warren County Career Center’s Pre-Nursing track have the opportunity to participate in the Miami University 1+3 pathway. Qualified students can take their first year of college courses while in high school and then complete the remainder of the Miami BSN program in three years after graduation.
Jump Start Your Nursing Career
- Direct admission pathway to Miami University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at the Hamilton campus
- Can complete entire first-year of college while in high school through College Credit Plus courses
- Can complete a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in three years post-graduation
- Have the option of a direct admission pathway to Miami University Master of Science in Nursing program; can be completed within 21 months after BSN completion
- Have ongoing support and advising from Warren County Career Center and Miami University Nursing programs
- Students are able to apply for the Work+ Program and receive free tuition if hired by a qualifying employer
Warren County Career Center to Miami Pathway for Bachelor of Science in Nursing
The curriculum outlined below represents a sample pathway.
The approved program curriculum will be released by December 2.
| Course Code and Name | Hours | Miami Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| OT36: English Composition I: ENGL 1510 at Hocking | 3 | ENG 111 |
| OT36: Natural Sciences 1: BIO 171 (CCP on campus at MUR) | 4 | BIO 171 |
| OT36 Social/Behavioral Elective 1: PSYC 1101 at Hocking | 3 | PSY 111 |
| Total | 10 |
| Course Code and Name | Hours | Miami Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| OT36 Arts/Humanities Elective 1: ENGL 2255 at Hocking | 3 | EGS 215 |
| OT36: Natural Sciences 2: BIO 172 (CCP on campus at MUR)) | 4 | BIO 172 |
| OT36 Social/Behavioral Elective 2: GOVT 1142 at Hocking | 3 | POL 241 |
| Total | 10 |
| Course Code and Name | Hours | Miami Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| OT36 Mathematics: MATH 1130 at Hocking | 6 | MTH 125 |
| OT36 Elective: CHM 131 Chemistry of Life Processes (CCP on campus at MUR) | 4 | CHM 131 |
| OT36 Elective | 3 | TBD |
| Total | 13 |
| Course Code and Name | Hours | Miami Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 1130 Public Speaking at Hocking | 3 | STC 135 |
| OT36 Elective: MBI 111/123 Microbiology + Lab (CCP on campus at MUR) | 4 | MBI 111 |
| OT36 Arts/Humanities Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total | 10 |
| Course Code and Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| NSG 251 Therapeutic Communication in Nursing | 2 |
| NSG 252 Foundations of Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 261 Health and Physical Assessment | 3 |
| NSG 261L Health and Physical Assessment Lab | 1 |
| NSG 261L Health and Physical Assessment Lab | 1 |
| Elective course | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Course Code and Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| BIO 325 Pathophysiology | 4 |
| NSG 262 Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice | 3 |
| NSG 262L Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice Lab | 1 |
| NSG 265 Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice - Clinical | 1 |
| NSG 263 Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 432 Population Focused Nursing Care – Clinical | 2 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course Code and Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| NSG 349 Introduction to Principles of Pharmacology in Nursing | 3 |
| NSG 365 Nursing Research | 3 |
| NSG 351 Nursing of Childbearing | 3 |
| NSG 352 Childbearing Family – Clinical | 2 |
| NSG 461 Nursing Care of Older Adults | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course Code and Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| NSG 363 Nursing Care of Children | 3 |
| NSG 364 Nursing Care of Children – Clinical | 2 |
| NSG 353 Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations I | 3 |
| NSG 354 Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations I – Clinical | 3 |
| Intercultural Consciousness or Global Perspectives Course (not covered by completion of OT36) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course Code and Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| NSG 361 Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations II | 3 |
| NSG 362 Nursing Care of Adult Clients with Health Alterations II - Clinical | 3 |
| NSG 402 Professional Nurse Leader | 3 |
| NSG 451 Nursing Care of Clients with Mental Health Disorders & Their Families | 3 |
| NSG 452 Nursing Care of Clients with Mental Health Disorders & Their Families – Clinical | 2 |
| Total | 14 |
| Course Code and Name | Hours |
|---|---|
| NSG 435 Challenges in Health Care Delivery (Capstone) | 3 |
| NSG 463 Nursing Care of Clients Experiencing Multi-System Health Alterations | 3 |
| NSG 464 Nursing Care of Clients Experiencing Multi-System Health Alterations – Clinical | 3 |
| NSG 465 Nursing Senior Seminar | 2 |
| Electives to reach 124 hours as needed | TBD |
| Total | 13 |
Miami University Degree Awarded — minimum of 124 total credit hours
Launching in 2026
The Warren County Career Center/Miami University Early Access BSN 1+3 Model will officially launch for WCCC students who will be juniors in fall 2026. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year will open on Wednesday, Dec. 3.
Miami University Regionals BSN Admission Requirements
Application Requirements
To be considered for direct admission to Miami's BSN program at the Hamilton campus, students must have a minimum of a 3.3 GPA at time of graduation and submit an application to the Nursing program, in addition to the general Miami Regionals application.
Progression to Sophomore Year
In order to progress to sophomore year, students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in all of the following courses: BIO 171, BIO 172; CHM 131; and MBI 111/123.
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NCLEX Pass Rate
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Why We Are Different Than Other Three Year BSN Programs
Miami University BSN students' enjoy a break in winter and summer terms. Many of our BSN students choose to pursue alternative learning experiences that strengthen their skills and knowledge and support their role as a clinical leader, including externships, undergraduate research opportunities, and study abroad experiences.
Reducing the Cost of a Degree
Miami University Regionals offers one of the lowest tuition rates among Ohio’s four-year universities. With low tuition costs, our Tuition Promise, financial aid, and scholarships, we make a college degree possible.
