Springfield Technical Community College to UMass Dartmouth RN-BS in Nursing Articulation Agreement
- Sending institution
- Springfield Technical Community College, MA
- Transfer institution
- UMass Dartmouth
- Pathway type
- Standard transfer
- Transfer pathway
- Associate in Science in Nursing to RN-BS in Nursing
- Modality
- Online
- Agreement term
- Fall 2025
Admission and transfer requirements
- Complete an Associate in Science in Nursing at Springfield Technical Community College.
- Hold a registered nurse license in the state where they reside.
- Successfully enroll in UMass Dartmouth’s online RN-BS in Nursing program.
Course equivalencies
Articulation transfer credits
| Springfield Technical Community College course | Credits | UMass Dartmouth equivalent or requirement | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 231 Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | BIO 221 Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIO 231L Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 | BIO 223 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| BIO 232 Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | BIO 222 Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIO 232L Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 | BIO 224 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| BIO 235 Microbiology | 3 | BIO 251 Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| BIO 235L Microbiology Lab | 1 | BIO 261 Medical Microbiology Lab | 1 |
| ENG 101 College Writing I | 3 | ENL 101 Critical Writing and Reading I | 3 |
| ENG 102 College Writing II | 3 | ENL 102 Critical Writing and Reading II | 3 |
| PSY 101 General Psychology | 3 | PSY 101 General Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 210 Lifespan Human Growth and Development | 3 | PSY 220 Lifespan Human Development (Social Science) | 3 |
| SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | SOA 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| EL-GEN General Elective | 3 | FRE 800 Elective | 3 |
| Springfield Technical Community College Associate Degree in Nursing coursework and NCLEX licensure | 45 | Nursing Portfolio | 45 |
| Total articulation transfer credits | 75 | ||
Additional transfer credits
| Transfer course or requirement | Credits | UMass Dartmouth requirement | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 115 Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 | MTH 147 Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 |
Three-credit, non-remedial course in Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or Political Science. Examples include:
|
3 | Social Science | 3 |
Three-credit, non-remedial Philosophy course. Examples include:
|
3 | Philosophy | 3 |
Six credits of non-remedial courses in Art History, History, Music, Philosophy, or Spanish. Examples include:
|
6 | Humanities | 6 |
| Total additional transfer credits | 15 | ||
UMass Dartmouth RN-BS online requirements
| UMass Dartmouth course or requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| NUR 301 Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 306 Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 214 Scholarly Inquiry in Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 322 Holistic Health Assessment for RNs | 4 |
| NUR 302 Selective Mechanics of Disease and Related Pharmacology | 3 |
| NUR 328 Population Health Nursing | 3 |
| NUR 410 Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| NUR 452 Nursing Care of Persons with Chronic Illness | 3 |
| NUR 409 Leadership in Nursing | 3 |
| Three-credit non-nursing elective | 3 |
| UMass Dartmouth minimum residency requirement | 31 |
| Total RN-BS in Nursing required credits | 121 |
Important notes
Springfield Technical Community College graduates may transfer up to 45 nursing portfolio credits after successfully enrolling in UMass Dartmouth’s online RN-BS program. These credits, combined with 30 non-nursing credits, provide a cumulative total of 75 articulation transfer credits.
Students may transfer up to 15 additional credits from an accredited institution to fulfill UMass Dartmouth’s remaining non-nursing degree requirements. These additional credits are not required for admission. They must meet the University’s minimum transfer GPA, course-equivalency, and degree-requirement standards.
Residency requirement: Students must complete at least 31 credits at UMass Dartmouth, consisting of 28 nursing core credits and three non-nursing credits.