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ATB 2.0 - SECOND YEAR START
The option for students who have successfully completed their first year of nursing at HCC.
I. General Program Information
This concurrent enrollment option is available to eligible students who have completed one full year in the HCC Nursing
Program. Admission is competitive and based on completed courses and grade point average (GPA). Students will be enrolled
as degree students at HCC and Stevenson University (SU) and begin to take SU courses during the second year of the Nursing
Program at HCC. Once the Associate of Arts (A.A.) Degree is awarded at HCC, students must take and pass the nursing licensure
exam, the NCLEX-RN, and then continue coursework at SU to complete the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree.
The program is designed so that students who wish can complete the Bachelor’s Degree in one year after completion of the
Associate Degree. Students also have the flexibility to extend the time required to complete the B.S. degree based on work and
personal time constraints.
HCC courses will be held at the HCC campus. SU courses will be held at the Stevenson Owings Mills campus. SU nursing courses
are offered initially in a hybrid format then progress to completely online.
Two degrees will be awarded: A.A. from HCC and B.S. in Nursing from Stevenson University (where a minimum of 30 credits
will be required from SU to graduate with the B.S.).
Advisors will be available from both HCC and SU.
Financial aid will be arranged through Stevenson University Office of Financial Aid.
II. Program Admission Requirements and Required Application Materials
Successful completion of the first year of HCC’s Nursing Program
Cumulative 3.0 GPA
Completed application
o https://suoapply.stevenson.edu/apply/
o There is no application fee for students applying to the SU ATB option
Personal statement (emailed directly to SU Enrollment Counselor or uploaded to applicant status portal)
Have official, sealed transcripts for all colleges/universities that you attended sent electronically or by mail:
o ATTN: Rachel Haywood, Enrollment Counselor
Stevenson University
100 Campus Circle
Owings Mills, MD 21117
III. Application Deadlines
Completed applications must be received by the published SUO deadline: https://www.stevenson.edu/online/admissions-
aid/
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IV. Tuition and Fees Important Note:
HCC Nursing Students who are in the ATB Option receive a 20% discount on SU’s tuition. Tuition is subject to change from one
academic year to the next. There are no fees currently associated with SU’s ATB option. For the most up to date tuition
information go to the following link and click on the “Tuition and Fees” tab:
https://www.stevenson.edu/online/academics/associate-to-bachelors/howard/
V. ATB Program Progression
Students must remain in HCC’s nursing program to continue in the ATB option.
Students are expected to meet regularly with their SU advisor to review their ATB curriculum plan.
Students are expected to complete the sequence of study as outlined in the SU ATB curriculum plan.
Students must successfully pass the NCLEX-RN prior to taking the SU NATB 424 - Health in the Community course.
Students who are unsuccessful in any HCC or SU nursing course or stop out of the program must withdraw from the ATB
option.
VI. Coursework
Requirements for the HCC Associate Degree RN Program
BIOL-107 or
BIOL-200
Fundamentals of Microbiology or
Microbiology
4
BIOL-203
Anatomy and Physiology I
4
CHEM-103 or
CHEM 101
Fundamentals of General Chemistry or
Inorganic Chemistry I
4
Math Core:
MATH-132 or
MATH-138* or
MATH-141 or higher
Topics in Mathematical Literacy or
Statistics (*required pre-req for SU’s ATB program) or
College Algebra
3-5
BIOL-204
Anatomy and Physiology II
4
PSYC-101
General Psychology
3
ENGL-121
College Composition
3
PSYC-200 or
HMDV-200
Life Span Development
3
SOCI-101
Introduction to Sociology
3
SPCH-101 or
SPCH-105 or
SPCH-110
Speech Requirement
3
HUMN-101
Introduction to Humanities
3
Additional Non-Nursing Program Requirement Pre-Requisites for SU’s ATB Option
BIOL-206 or
NUTR-211
Nutrition
3
PHIL-103
HEED-125
Ethics
3
Required Stevenson Coursework to Award the Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Note: These courses are built into the curriculum plan on the following page.
Nursing Courses
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GEN-200
Adult Learning Theory and Practice
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Other
SUO Articulated College Transfer (ACT) - Upon receipt of an A.A. degree, Stevenson may award up to 21 credits
for general education and electives not already included above. See an HCC or SU advisor to review your credits.
19-21
NCLEX – Once a student passes the NCLEX, Stevenson will award 30 credits.
30
TOTAL CREDITS (To earn a bachelor’s degree, students must graduate with a minimum of 120 credits)
122 - 126
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Howard Community College - Stevenson University
ATB Nursing Curriculum Plan*
SAMPLE Spring ATB Start Plan - TRADITIONAL
Summer
Fall (2
nd
Semester)
Spring (3
rd
Semester) - ATB
Summer - ATB
HCC NURS-143
Concepts of Nursing I
8 credits/15 weeks
Apply to Stevenson
University for Spring
entry
HCC NURS-242
Concepts of Nursing II
6 credits/ 15 weeks
HCC NURS-243
Concepts of Nursing III
3 credits/15 weeks
SU NATB 313
Professional Seminar I
4 credits/8 wks
SU GEN 200
Adult Learning Theory
and Practice
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 315
Information
Technology in Nursing
and Health Care
3 credits/8 weeks
8 credits
13 credits
6 credits
Spring - ATB
Summer - ATB
Fall - ATB
NCLEX – RN
SU NATB 415
Professional Seminar II
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 418
Nursing Research for RN’s
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 424
Health in the Community
5 credits/16 weeks
SU NATB 434
Professional Seminar III
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 312
Physical Assessment
and Pathophysiology
3 credits/8 weeks
B.S. Degree awarded
upon completion of all
degree requirements
6 credits
5 credits
6 credits
Attention: When you begin your first job as a Registered Nurse, most hospitals will require you to complete New Employee Orientation and
start the Nurse Residency Program. Both are very time intensive. It is in your best interest that you do not take a course at Stevenson during
the semester that includes your New Employee Orientation.
*Faculty at both HCC and SU reserve the right to update curriculum plans in response to criteria set forth by accreditation bodies,
best practices in nursing education, and the evolving needs of the health care system.
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Howard Community College - Stevenson University
ATB Nursing Curriculum Plan*
SAMPLE Spring ATB Start Plan - ACCELERATED
Summer (1
st
Semester)
Fall (2
nd
Semester)
Spring (3
rd
Semester) -
ATB
Summer (4
th
Semester)
- ATB
Fall – ATB
HCC NURS-142
Fundamental Nursing
Concepts
7 credits/ 15 weeks
HCC NURS-143
Concepts of Nursing I
8 credits/15 weeks
Apply to Stevenson
University for Spring
entry
HCC NURS-242
Concepts of Nursing II
6 credits/ 15 weeks
HCC NURS-243
Concepts of Nursing III
3 credits/15 weeks
SU NATB 313
Professional Seminar I
4 credits/8 wks
HCC NURS-244
Concepts of Nursing IV
8 credits/15 weeks
HCC NURS-245
Preparation for
Professional Nursing
Practice
1 credit/15 weeks
SU GEN 200
Adult Learning Theory
and Practice
3 credits/8 weeks
A.A. Degree Awarded
NCLEX – RN
SU NATB 315
Information
Technology in Nursing
and Health Care
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 414
Nursing Leadership for
RN’s
3 credits/8 weeks
7 credits
8 credits
13 credits
12 credits
6 credits
Spring - ATB
Summer - ATB
Fall - ATB
SU NATB 415
Professional Seminar
II
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 418
Nursing Research for
RN’s
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 424
Health in the Community
5 credits/16 weeks
SU NATB 434
Professional Seminar III
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 312
Physical Assessment and
Pathophysiology
3 credits/8 weeks
B.S. Degree awarded
upon completion of all
degree requirements
6 credits
5 credits
6 credits
Attention: When you begin your first job as a Registered Nurse, most hospitals will require you to complete New Employee Orientation and
start the Nurse Residency Program. Both are very time intensive. It is in your best interest that you do not take a course at Stevenson during
the semester that includes your New Employee Orientation.
*Faculty at both HCC and SU reserve the right to update curriculum plans in response to criteria set forth by accreditation bodies,
best practices in nursing education, and the evolving needs of the health care system.
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Howard Community College - Stevenson University
ATB Nursing Curriculum Plan*
SAMPLE Fall ATB Start Plan - TRADITIONAL
Fall (1
st
Semester)
Spring (2
nd
Semester)
Summer
Fall (3
rd
Semester) - ATB
Spring (4
th
Semester) - ATB
HCC NURS-142
Fundamental Nursing
Concepts
7 credits/ 15 weeks
HCC NURS-143
Concepts of Nursing I
8 credits/15 weeks
Apply to Stevenson
University for Fall entry
(Students are eligible to
start ATB this summer.)
HCC NURS-242
Concepts of Nursing II
6 credits/ 15 weeks
HCC NURS-243
Concepts of Nursing III
3 credits/15 weeks
SU NATB 313
Professional Seminar I
4 credits/8 wks
HCC NURS-244
Concepts of Nursing IV
8 credits/15 weeks
HCC NURS-245
Preparation for
Professional Nursing
Practice
1 credit/15 weeks
SU GEN 200
Adult Learning Theory
and Practice
3 credits/8 weeks
A.A. Degree Awarded
7 credits
8 credits
0 credits
13 credits
6 credits
Summer - ATB
Fall - ATB
Spring - ATB
Summer - ATB
NCLEX – RN
SU NATB 315
Information Technology
in Nursing and Health
Care
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 414
Nursing Leadership for
RN’s
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 415
Professional Seminar II
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 418
Nursing Research for
RN’s
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 424
Health in the Community
5 credits/16 weeks
SU NATB 434
Professional Seminar III
3 credits/8 weeks
SU NATB 312
Physical Assessment and
Pathophysiology
3 credits/8 weeks
B.S. Degree awarded
upon completion of all
degree requirements
12 credits
6 credits
5 credits
6 credits
Attention: When you begin your first job as a Registered Nurse, most hospitals will require you to complete New Employee Orientation and
start the Nurse Residency Program. Both are very time intensive. It is in your best interest that you do not take a course at Stevenson during
the semester that includes your New Employee Orientation.
*Faculty at both HCC and SU reserve the right to update curriculum plans in response to criteria set forth by accreditation bodies,
best practices in nursing education, and the evolving needs of the health care system.
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For More Information:
For HCC related questions/course advising please contact:
Catrina Slater | Admissions and Academic Advisor
Nursing & Allied Health
Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia MD 21044
443-518-4383
cslater@howardcc.edu
For SU related questions/course advising please contact:
Rachel Haywood | Enrollment Counselor
Stevenson University Online
100 Campus Circle
Owings Mills, MD 21117-7804
443-334-3335
rhaywood@stevenson.edu