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Nov 03, 2025
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2025-26 Catalog
Associate in Pre-Nursing (DTA/MRP)
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Learning Outcomes
The outcomes for the Associate of Pre-Nursing degree incorporate those for the AA-DTA degree. In addition, a student earning an Associate of Pre-Nursing will: - Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in preparation to transfer to a four-year university in nursing.
Pre-Nursing DTA/MRP Requirements
Importance of Advising. Advising is an important part of completing a degree. Each student should meet with an advisor as early as possible. Students are responsible for checking the transfer requirements of the college or university they plan to attend; advisors can help with this. Advising Notes
- Meeting requirements for this DTA/MRP does not guarantee admission to a BSN program.
- Admission deadlines for Nursing programs vary. Students are required to meet the transfer admission deadlines of the program(s) they apply to.
- Students should check with their potential transfer institutions for admission requirements. Some admission requirements may not be met by this DTA/MRP.
- Many BSN programs recommend a public speaking course. Students should contact their transfer institution(s) to find out if a public speaking course is preferred.
General Requirements
- 90 Credits Total: Complete at least 90 credits of courses numbered 100 or higher
- 2.0+ Cumulative GPA: Earn at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Note: Nursing programs are competitive and may require a higher cumulative GPA, or a higher GPA in specific courses.
- 25% of Total Credits at Highline: Complete at least 25% of your 90 total credits at Highline. This is the “Residency” requirement.
- 75+ Credits Fully Transferable: At least 75 credits must be designated as fully transferable. All Distribution Area and PE Activity courses are fully transferable.
- Maximum 15 Credits Restricted: Courses that are not fully transferable are called “restricted.” Students can use no more than 15 restricted credits for their degree. Restricted courses include most Professional-Technical courses, College Studies, PE Activity courses, independent studies, credit by examination, military experience credit, CLEP and other nontraditional credit. AP courses are generally not restricted.
- Maximum 15 Credits CR/NC: You can choose to have a course graded as CR/NC, but no more than 15 credits of CR/NC courses can apply to your degree.
- Maximum 3 Credits PE Activity: All PE courses are either “Activity” or “Theory” courses. You can only use 3 credits of PE Activity for your degree.
For more information, refer to the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements page. Communication Skills: 15 credits
Complete one of the following:
Quantitative Skills: 5 credits
Diversity and Globalism: 3 credits
Complete at least 3 credits from the Diversity and Globalism list below. This course can apply to another requirement, so choose one that will also meet a Distribution or Elective requirement. Some potential transfer institutions may require a Diversity and/or Globalism course, check transfer institutions equivalency guides for courses that may meet both schools’ requirements.
Complete at least 3 credits from the following:
Humanities Distribution: 10 credits
Note: Some colleges and universities require two years of high school world language or fluency in more than one language. If a student doesn’t have either, they need two quarters of a college world language. Students can take the first in Humanities Area 1. Complete the following:
- 5 credits from Humanities Area 1
- 5 credits from Humanities Area 2
Social Science Distribution: 15 credits
Natural Sciences: 15 credits
Complete one of the following:
Physical Education: 3 credits
Complete the following:
(See the Associate in Arts (AA-DTA) degree requirements for specific course options to fulfill this requirement.). - Three physical education credits.
Required Electives: 15 credits
Additional Requirements: 12 credits
Electives: 2 Credits
Elective course(s) must be 100-level or higher. Institution-Specific Requirements
University of Washington - UW requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for three Natural Science courses, or a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 in four Natural Science courses.
- UW Seattle requires an additional 5 credits in College Algebra, Pre-Calculus, or Logic.
- UW requires 100 hours of healthcare experience.
Eastern Washington University - EWU requires completion of a CHEM& 163 equivalent if the student takes a combined Organic/Biochemistry with a lab course.
- EWU requires a course in diversity designed to provide knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity of the U.S. For potential choices, go to EWU’s Diversity List.
- EWU requires one course in Global Studies. For potential choices, go to EWU’s Global Studies List.
Washington State University - WSU requires curriculum that provides students with an understanding of and sensitivity to human diversity. For potential choices, go to WSU’s UCORE page and select “DIVR.”.
Seattle University - Seattle University requires an additional 5 credits in College Algebra or Pre-Calculus.
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