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NEW! Part-Time Accelerated BS in Nursing
Designed for working adults who need flexibility without sacrificing quality.
Looking for our full-time ACCEL program?
ACCEL Part-Time Program At-a-Glance
Complete your accelerated nursing education in a 7 semester cohort-based program. Students take 6-9 credits per semester, creating a manageable pace that supports work, family, and personal responsibilities.
Flexible by Design
Evening classes and weekend clinical experiences make it possible to maintain employment and life commitments while progressing steadily toward a BS in Nursing.
A Reimagined Nursing Curriculum
Our extensively revised curriculum introduces clinical learning in Semester 1 and continues clinical experiences throughout the program. Each clinical experience runs concurrently with its corresponding nursing course, helping students immediately apply classroom concepts in real-world settings.
Why Choose the Part-Time Accelerated BS Program?
Achieve your goal of becoming a nurse while balancing your current responsibilities. This innovative pathway combines the rigor of an accelerated nursing curriculum with the flexibility adult learners need to succeed.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Spring 2027:
Application Priority Deadline: November 15, 2026
Pre-req Deadline: December 1, 2026
Fall 2027:
Application Priority Deadline: May 1, 2027
Pre-req Deadline: July 15, 2027
(50 Credits, 7 Semesters)
- Clinical experiences begin in Semester 1
- Clinical and didactic learning occur concurrently
- Strong emphasis on Social Determinants of Health
- Focus on health equity and reducing healthcare disparities
- Interdisciplinary collaboration woven throughout the curriculum
- Progressive development of clinical judgment and professional practice
- Accelerated pathway with a part-time format
Semester 1
(6 credits)
NSG 2020: Foundation of Nursing for the ACCEL Student — 3 credits
NSG 2030: Foundational Skills and Clinical for the ACCEL Student — 3 credits
Semester 2
(7 credits)
NSG 2205: Pathophysiology for the ACCEL student — 3 credits
NSG 2060: Population Health in the Community — 4 credits
Semester 3
(7 credits)
NSG 3024: Nursing Care of Childbearing Families — 4 credits
NSG 2505: Pharmacology for the ACCEL Student — 3 credits
Semester 4
(8 credits)
NSG 3023: Nursing Care of Children — 4 credits
NSG 3045: Evidence for Nursing Practice for the ACCEL Student — 3 credits
NSG 2245: Simulations in Clinical Judgment & Evidence‑Based Nursing — 1 credit
Semester 5
(6 credits)
NSG 3048 Nursing Care of Adults I — 6 credits
Semester 6
(7 credits)
NSG 3025: Mental Health Nursing — 4 credits
NSG 3475: Health Policy & Finance for the ACCEL Student — 3 credits
Semester 7
(9 credits)
NSG 3058: Nursing Care of Adults II — 6 credits
NSG 3987: Senior Seminar: Synthesis of Professional Nursing Practice for the ACCEL Student — 3 credits
Application Requirements
Students interested in applying to Curry’s Accelerated nursing bachelor’s degree program should submit the following materials:
- Completed application submitted online.
- Current resume.
- Personal statement: See writing prompts in the FAQ sheet (link above on this page).
- Official transcripts from the institutions where you received your undergraduate degree and/or prerequisite courses. Note: an undergraduate GPA of 2.7 is required (3.0 preferred).
- Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee to Curry College.
ACCEL Program Prerequisites
Prerequisite courses include:
- Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits with lab, B- or higher)
- Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits with lab, B- or higher)
- Chemistry (4 credits with lab, B- or higher)
- Human Growth and Development (3 credits, non-science prerequisite, C- or higher)
- Microbiology (4 credits with lab, B- or higher)
- Statistics (3 credits, non-science prerequisite, C- or higher)
Prior to the review of their application, students must successfully complete at least two of the four required science prerequisites. Students must complete all six prerequisite courses prior to entering the program. Science courses must be completed within ten years of applying.