English Composition, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, and more — fully accredited, self-paced, accepted by ADN, BSN, and RN-to-BSN programs nationwide.
Built for working adults, career changers, and RNs finishing their BSN — on your schedule, not the semester calendar.
New cohorts open on the 1st of every month. No waiting for fall semester. Finish in 6–10 weeks at your pace.
Courses delivered through Upper Iowa University (HLC-accredited). Transcripts transfer to 1,500+ nursing programs including most BSN and ABSN programs.
$675 per 3-credit course. No hidden fees, no parking, no waitlists. Complete your full gen ed stack for a fraction of in-state university tuition.
No proctored exams. Coursework is assignment-driven, accessible from any device, and designed for working adults balancing jobs and family.
Requirements vary by program — always verify with your specific school. Most ADN, BSN, and RN-to-BSN programs require most or all of the following.
Select your pathway to see the courses most relevant to your situation.
English Composition I, Intro to Psychology, Lifespan Development, and Sociology cover the gen ed requirements for the majority of ADN programs. Add Statistics for most BSN pathways.
BSN programs typically require a fuller gen ed package: English Comp I + II, Psychology, Sociology, Statistics, Speech, and one Humanities course. All available through PrereqCourses.
Most RN-to-BSN programs require 3–6 gen ed courses beyond your ADN. The most common gaps are Statistics, English Comp II, Sociology, and a Humanities course. Complete them while working full-time.
Many hospitals and health systems reimburse tuition for RNs pursuing their BSN. At $675/course, PrereqCourses fits most reimbursement budgets. Ask your HR department about your tuition benefit.
If your prior degree is in business, education, or another non-health field, you likely need most or all of the nursing gen ed stack. The good news: none of these have prerequisites. You can start immediately.
Complete both your science prereqs (A&P, Microbiology, Chemistry) and your gen eds through PrereqCourses.com — one transcript, one institution, one enrollment process. No juggling multiple community colleges.
Three steps from enrollment to transcript — no campus visits, no semester locks.
Sign up online, choose your start date (1st of every month), and get immediate access to your course materials.
Work through assignments on your schedule. Most students finish a 3-credit gen ed course in 6–10 weeks. No timed exams.
Upon completion, Upper Iowa University sends your official transcript directly to any nursing program you choose — automatically.
Common questions from nursing applicants about online gen ed courses.
Start any month. Finish at your own pace. Official UIU transcript sent directly to your nursing program.
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