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Description of Programs of Study Leading to a BS

The Byrdine F. Lewis School of Nursing was originally established as a Department of Nursing. The Georgia Board of Regents approved the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1966, the Master’s degree in Nursing in 1973, and the PhD in Nursing in 1986. The nearly 500 students and 40 faculty members of the school contribute to the University through highly competitive programs of study, family and community-centered involvement and scholarship that advances health care.

BS in Nursing Degree programs include:

• Traditional Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing
  The traditional program is for undergraduate students who are seeking a B.S. with a major in nursing.
• ACE Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing
  The ACE (Achieving the Curriculum Expeditiously) program is for students who have completed all undergraduate core course work, are committed to full-time academic work and who want a fast-paced, rigorous course of study.
• Transfer Track
  The transfer program allows students transferring from other nursing programs, to apply for transfer into the traditional or accelerated program at Georgia State University.  DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION IF YOU HAVE NOT YET TAKEN NURSING COURSES.  All courses must be indivdually evaluated to determine appropriateness for transfer.