ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Students accepted for admission must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 with a grade of C or better in all prerequisite and required courses. Nursing students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to continue in the nursing program, graduate and receive an Associate in Science degree.  

All students who have satisfactorily completed the first semester of the nursing program (N150) are eligible to take the nurse assistant state certification exam.

What's required for Matriculation?

All applicants must complete this process with a nursing counselor prior to submitting an application to the nursing program. A copy of the most recent counseling advisement form must be attached to the verification section of the application when it is submitted. Copies of the program requirement, the application procedure and all forms are available in the Counseling Center.

The applicant is responsible for the completion and submission of the application forms, high school and college transcripts and supporting data to the Admissions Office.

The transfer of prerequisite courses to El Camino College must have prior approval from the nursing counselor in the Counseling Center

Entrance Requirements

1. Attend a general orientation session for prospective students

2. Graduate from high school or earn acceptable scores on a GED

3. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2 .5 in ALL college work completed since high school graduation and a GPA of 2.5 in the prerequisite courses 

4. Complete Math Placement Test with eligibility for Math 40 (or a higher level math course), OR successfully pass the Math Competency exam

5. Complete Or Have In Progress Nursing 145 "Introduction to Nursing"

6. Successfully complete the Degrees of Reading Power examination

7. Have official transcripts on file in the Records Office showing evidence of high school completion and all college courses taken since high school graduation

Complete the following Prerequisites to the Nursing program with a minimum GPA of 2.5:

• Anatomy 30 or 32 
• Physiology 31*
• English 1A
• Microbiology 33*

*NOTE: Physiology 31 and Microbiology 33, require a prerequisite college level Chemistry class with a lab. 

 Statement: 
Prerequisite waivers may be requested if student has passed a high school Advanced Placement Chemistry Test with a score of 4 or 5 or has passed the ECC Chemistry Placement Test.

The following additional courses are required for graduation from the College with an AS Degree in Nursing:

1. English 1B

2. Psychology 5

3. History or Political Science 

4. Communication & Analytical Thinking (General Education Requirement)

5. Nursing 145

**** Refer to the College Catalogue for complete information.****