Program Overview
Dive into the UTA online Professional Nursing Pathways Program
The Professional Nursing Pathways Program at The University of Texas at Arlington offers associate-degree nursing students an effective, time-saving and affordable approach to begin their journey to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree while still completing their ADN coursework.
Why Choose UTA Online:
Residents of certain states may not be eligible to enroll in all UTA accelerated online programs. See program map for details. Currently enrolled students who reside in ineligible states will need approval to continue uninterrupted in their programs in accordance with applicable state laws. Approval is not guaranteed.

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program and post-graduate APRN certificate program at The University of Texas at Arlington are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
In the Pathways Program, the UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation works with ADN programs to create unique pathways that outline the most efficient way for students to maximize course selection that transfer into the university's highly regarded and successful online RN to BSN program. By engaging ADN students early in their nursing studies, the Pathways program provides the means to achieve this career and professional goal in as few as 9 months following ADN graduation.
The RN-BSN degree is designed to enhance students’ nursing practice while building upon their current skills and abilities. Students learn to implement globally focused and culturally appropriate strategies for health promotion and disease prevention across the life span as well as develop the ability to use decision-making and leadership skills. The RN-BSN program prepares students for expanding professional roles in the healthcare system.
Students interested in achieving their ADN to BSN and entering into UTA through the Pathways Program upon ADN graduation will follow the RN to BSN start date calendar.
To find out if your community college is a partner in the UTA Professional Nursing Pathways Program, please contact your ADN advisor.
Nursing programs also available:
Hear from a recent graduate
"...It's more than just a piece of paper. It's actually changing the way you see nursing."
Melanie Aluotto, BSNGraduate of UTA's Online BSN Program
Tuition
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The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing students with a quality, affordable education.
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Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course* | Per Program |
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General Courses | $362 | $1086 | - |
Professional Nursing Pathways Program | $257 | - | Varies |
Pre-Nursing Courses | $350 | - | - |
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Calendar
Our course schedule is designed for flexibility
Our Professional Nursing Pathways online program features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule.
To see which courses are going to be offered on each start date, download the course schedule.
Course Start | Application Deadline | All Supporting Documents Due | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Session |
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2/20/2023 | 1/20/2023 | 2/3/2023 | 2/15/2023 | 2/17/2023 | Spring |
3/13/2023 | 2/17/2023 | 3/3/2023 | 3/8/2023 | 3/10/2023 | Spring |
4/3/2023 | 3/3/2023 | 3/17/2023 | 3/29/2023 | 3/31/2023 | Spring |
5/22/2023 | 4/21/2023 | 5/5/2023 | 5/17/2023 | 5/19/2023 | Summer |
7/3/2023 | 6/2/2023 | 6/16/2023 | 6/28/2023 | 6/30/2023 | Summer |
8/21/2023 | 7/21/2023 | 8/4/2023 | 8/16/2023 | 8/18/2023 | Fall |
8/28/2023 | 7/21/2023 | 8/4/2023 | 8/23/2023 | 8/25/2023 | Fall |
10/2/2023 | 9/1/2023 | 9/15/2023 | 9/27/2023 | 9/29/2023 | Fall |
11/6/2023 | 10/6/2023 | 10/20/2023 | 11/1/2023 | 11/3/2023 | Fall |
Please contact an Enrollment Specialist at 817-533-3118 or 866-489-2810 for details.
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Please refer to the calendar below for the list of start dates and deadlines for General Education courses, which are offered online through UTA. Completion of General Education courses is required for this program.
Course Start | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Session |
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3/13/2023 | 3/8/2023 | 3/10/2023 | Spring |
5/22/2023 | 5/17/2023 | 5/19/2023 | Summer |
8/21/2023 | 8/16/2023 | 8/18/2023 | Fall |
10/16/2023 | 10/11/2023 | 10/13/2023 | Fall |
Admissions
See the requirements for the Professional Nursing Pathways Program
The College of Nursing and Health Innovation admission process is the first step towards changing your life and enriching the lives of others. Familiarize yourself with these admission requirements, along with information on required documentation.
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- Completed online application and submit application fee
- 2.25 Grade Point Average (GPA) of all courses completed
- TOEFL or TSI may apply.
- The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam is satisfied by resident status, Associate's Degree, or completion of Composition I and II with a grade of C or better plus 24 additional transferrable hours at a college or university located in the U.S. Otherwise, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam is required if the applicant's native or first language is not English. Additional information is available here.
- Completed Texas Success Initiative (TSI). This will NOT prevent admission, but the requirement must be satisfied during the first semester of enrollment.
A student in the last semester of the Associate program will apply and will be admitted by UTA Admissions. CONHI will switch the student to an interim status until the ADN is conferred. Once conferred, CONHI will accept the student into the AO Pathways program. Students that do not have a license but graduated within 1 year will have the license checklist waived and accepted to the AO program. However, the license will be verified within N3345.
Official transcripts from all colleges/universities you have attended should be submitted, along with required documents, from the granting institution(s) to:
At this time, the program is only open to United States Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), and individuals who hold an H1-B Visa or other valid U.S. work visa.
Electronic Submission (faster processing)
U.S. Postal Service
UTA Undergraduate Admissions701 S. Nedderman Drive
Box 19114
Arlington, TX 76019-0114
Have a question? Call us at 866-489-2810.
Learn more about our admission requirements, review the nursing handbook and policies, and discover tips for success on the UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) page.
Courses
Explore our Professional Nursing Pathways Program online classes
These UTA accelerated online courses may be completed while in your ADN program. We encourage you to take them as part of your assigned community college pathway.
Undergraduate credit is given for courses listed in the FOSC (Coordinating Board Field of Study Curriculum) guidelines and up to 29 hours credit may be applicable for transfer from ADN or nursing diploma programs. The nursing coursework consists of 32 credits (9 classes). Full-time and part-time options are available.
In addition, students are required to complete 54 credit hours of general education coursework and six credit hours of upper-division electives, one of which must be a nursing course. Nursing electives are typically offered in the fall, spring and summer semesters.
ART 1301: Art Appreciation
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Intended to develop an understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of art in its many forms. Recommended as a fine arts elective for non-art majors.
BIOL 2457: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
Functional morphology of humans, cellular function, principles of support and movement, and neural and endocrine control systems. Laboratory exercises involve both anatomical and experimental aspects of principles introduced in the lecture. This class is designed for students in sport activities (EXSA), medical technology and nursing and health Prerequisite: BIOL 1345 or BIOL 1441 or equivalent, or approval of the department. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a B.S. degree in biology or microbiology.
BIOL 2458: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
Functional morphology of humans, maintenance of the human body, and continuity of life. Topics will include the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, and reproductive systems. Laboratory exercises explore both anatomical and experimental aspects of principles introduced in the lecture. This class is designed for students in sport activities (EXSA), medical technology, and nursing and health. Prerequisite: BIOL 2457 or equivalent. May not be used for biology grade point calculation or biology credit toward a B.S. degree in biology or microbiology.
BIOL 2460: Nursing And Health Microbiology
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
The intention of this course is to present basic information, relevant to nursing practice, with the principles of microbiology and the nature of microbial disease. This course will give the student a fundamental background of knowledge that will be applicable to the care of infectious patients, to the control of microbial diseases, and an understanding of microorganisms. The laboratory will provide practice in aseptic techniques, the use of disinfectants and antimicrobial agents, and microscopic study of bacteria. This course cannot be applied for credit toward a degree in Biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 1345, or BIOL 1441 or equivalent.
ENGL 1301: Critical Thinking, Reading, & Writing I
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The critical thinking about, and reading and writing of, referential/expository discourse. Introduction to inventional procedures. Writing assignments focusing on identification and development of a subject, on organization, audience analysis, style, and the revision process.
ENGL 1302: Critical Thinking, Reading, & Writing II
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Continues ENGL 1301, but with an emphasis on critical thinking about, and reading and writing of, argumentative discourse. Introduction to inventional procedures such as types of proofs and claims and the Toulmin model. Writing assignments focusing on the identification, development, and support of propositions of fact, cause, value, and policy. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENGL 1301.
ENGL 2338: Technical Writing
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Processes of researching, drafting, editing, revising, and designing technical reports, proposals, manuals, resumes, and professional correspondence for specific audiences. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301, ENGL 1302.
HIST 1301: History Of The United States To 1865
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the United States prior to 1865. This course is designed to help students understand and evaluate their society, comprehend the historical experience, and further develop reading and writing competencies and critical skills. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1301.
HIST 1302: History Of The United States Since 1865
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the United States since 1865. This course is designed to help students understand and evaluate their society, comprehend the historical experience, and further develop reading and writing competencies and critical skills. Prerequisite: completion of or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 1301.
MATH 0311: Foundations for Contemporary Mathematics
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This is offered as a blended MATH 0311/MATH 1301 course
This course is designed for students whose placement scores or life experience indicate that they may need additional preparation in order to take a college credit-bearing mathematics course. This course provides foundational preparation for MATH 1301. Topics include basic numeric and algebraic operations, expressions, linear and quadratic equations, solving techniques, graphing, mathematical logic and reasoning, as well as a brief introduction to probability and statistics. Students will use mathematical software to master targeted areas and progress through a modified self-paced environment in order to achieve college readiness. Immediately following the successful completion of this foundational course, students should register for a credit-bearing mathematics course according to their degree plan, specifically MATH 1301. Credit in this course does not fulfill any degree requirements.
MATH 0312: Foundations for College Algebra
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for students whose placement scores or life experience indicate that they may need additional preparation in order to take a college credit-bearing mathematics course. This course provides foundational preparation for Math 1302 or Math 1315. Topics include basic numeric and algebraic operations and expressions, linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, rational expressions, factoring, exponents and radicals, graphing, and quadratic equations. Students will use mathematical software to master targeted areas and progress through a modified self-paced environment in order to achieve college readiness. Immediately following the successful completion of this foundational course, students should register for a credit bearing mathematics course according to their degree plan, specifically MATH 1302 or MATH 1315. Credit in this course does not fulfill any degree requirements.
MATH 1302: College Algebra
Duration: 8 & 15 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Topics include the study of linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, radical, absolute value, logarithmic, and exponential relations; functions and inequalities; graphs, basic characteristics, and operations on relations and functions; real and complex zeros of various functions; graphing techniques; systems of equations; and matrices. The use of mathematical software and a basic/scientific calculator is required. No graphing calculators are allowed. All exams will be proctored for a minimal fee using an online proctoring service requiring a webcam. See course syllabus and blackboard course site for specific details.
MATH 1308: Elementary Statistical Analysis
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Topics may include collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data. Analysis includes descriptive statistics, probability, relationships between variables and graphs, elementary statistical models, hypothesis testing, inference, estimation, correlation, regression and confidence intervals. The use of mathematical software and calculators is required. See course syllabus for details.
MATH 1301: Contemporary Mathematics
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This is offered as a blended MATH 0311/MATH 1301 course
This course covers material in a traditional algebra course together with real-world applications of mathematics. It develops problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Topics include the mathematics of dimensional analysis, mathematical logic, population growth, optimization, voting theory, number theory, graph theory, relations, functions, probability, statistics, and finance. The use of mathematical software and calculators is required. See course syllabus for details. Credit may be received for only one of MATH 1301, MATH 1302, or MATH 1315.
POLS 2311: Federal Government
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The constitution and government of the United States. The organization, procedures, and duties of the branches of the government, together with their accomplishments and defects.
POLS 2312: State & Local Government
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The principles and organization of American state, county, and municipal government, together with current problems and the constitution and government of Texas.
PSYC 1315: Introduction to Psychology
Duration: 8 & 15 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
The fundamental methods and content of scientific psychology. Concentration on the understanding of basic principles.
PSYC 3310: Developmental Psychology (Lifespan)
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Human development and growth from conception through old age, concerned with the physical, behavioral, and social aspects.
SOCI 1311: Introduction to Sociology
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A scientific approach to the analysis and explanation of culture, personality, and social organization. The social processes and mechanisms of interaction involved in the natural process of cultural development, dissemination, assimilation, and the institutions of the group.
NURS 3315: Holistic Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Theory and practice of holistic health assessment of individuals and families across the lifespan designed for the Registered Nurse. An application-based practice experience is required and can be completed in the workplace.
NURS 3325: Holistic Care of Older Adults
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Introduction of concepts and issues related to the holistic care of older adults and the impact on society and healthcare. An application-based practice experience is required and can be completed in the community.
NURS 3335: RN to BSN Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Health promotion for individuals and families. Opportunities to gain knowledge about primary prevention in healthcare. Importance of the role of the nurse in disease prevention and health promotion. RN-BSN students only. Previously NURS 3435. Prerequisite: NURS 3345.
NURS 3345: Role Transition to Professional Nursing
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Course addresses the role transition to Professional Nursing, nursing theory, ethics, decision making, critical thinking/clinical judgment, introduction to evidence-based practice, and informatics/technology in practice. Identifies strategies for personal and professional empowerment.
NURS 3375: Health Policy, Legal Aspects and Informatics in Nursing
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Course addresses health policy, legislative and political concerns, nurse practice act, legal and ethical aspects that impact the practice of professional nursing in contemporary healthcare.
NURS 4325: Nursing Research
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Basic concepts, processes, and applications of nursing research. Research role of the nurse in decision making and clinical practice. RN-BSN students only. Prerequisite: Math 1308, or equivalent and NURS 3345. (Previously offered as NURS 4321.)
NURS 4455: Nursing Leadership & Management
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
Exploration of organizational strategies, leadership theories and societal trends with implications for decision making in healthcare. Introduction to management and leadership skills needed by professional nurses with clinical application in diverse settings. An application-based practice experience is required and can be completed in the workplace.
NURS 4465: Population and Community Health Nursing
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 4
Integrates knowledge from nursing theory and public health science in assessing healthcare needs of aggregates, communities, and society for the Registered Nurse. An application-based practice experience is required and can be completed in the community.
NURS 4685: Capstone Course
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 6
Synthesis of theories and concepts for professional nursing practice. Focuses on evolution and transition of professional nursing practice in diverse settings within a context of emerging societal issues and trends. The student will pick one of three areas (management, clinical or education) of interest for concentrated study.
In addition to the above list, one of the following literature courses must be completed. These courses may be completed while in your ADN program. We encourage you to take them as part of your assigned community college pathway.
ENGL 2329: American Literature
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Consideration of significant American works with a focus on ideas and the ways in which they reflect cultural and aesthetic values; emphasis on critical methods of reading, writing, and thinking; at least three genres and six authors considered.
ENGL 2319: British Literature
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Consideration of significant British works with emphasis on ideas and the ways in which they reflect cultural and aesthetic values; emphasis on critical methods of reading, writing, and thinking; at least three genres and six authors considered.
ENGL 2309: World Literature
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Consideration of significant works of world literature with emphasis on ideas and the ways in which they reflect cultural and aesthetic values; emphasis on critical methods of reading, writing, and thinking. Examines at least three genres and six authors.
NURS 3309: Medical Terminology
Duration: 8 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Topics in biology not treated in the regular curriculum. Topic, format, and prerequisites to be determined by the instructor. May be repeated for credit as different topics are offered.
NURS 3300: Cooperative Nursing Work Experience – Applications Course
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for nursing cooperative education students to integrate classroom study with career-related practical experience in the workplace. Registered nurse students only. Students need to be in their work environment a minimum of 120 hours during the term in order to meet the course objectives.
NURS 3322: Human Factors in Healthcare (Special Topics)
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Course provides human factors concepts and principles essential for health care professionals. Topics include basics of patient safety, skills to be an effective patient safety champion, and human factors principles in patient safety improvement at individual, team, and organizational levels. Case studies are used to explore ways to reduce medical errors as the third leading cause of deaths, and to address human factors that are involved in over 80% of adverse events. RN-BSN and Pathways students can take NURS 3322 in a separate start date from NURS 3345.
NURS 4300: Cooperative Nursing Work Experience – Applications Course
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for nursing cooperative education students to integrate classroom study with career-related practical experience in the workplace. Registered nurse students only. Students need to be in their work environment a minimum of 120 hours during the term in order to meet the course objectives.
NURS 3352: Legacy of the Family
Duration: 5 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Explore and enhance understanding and application of principles of family science knowledge in therapeutic relationships with families across the lifespan. Course Conditions: Prelicensure APBSN students: Acceptance in UTACON program; Completion of NURS 1300 Introduction to Professional Nursing; Completion of NURS 3365 Pharmacology; Completion of NURS 3366 Pathophysiology. RN to BSN AP students: Acceptance in UTACON program.
*Per-course tuition based on 3 credit-hour courses. Tuition may vary by admit term.