Pepperdine's Entry Level Master’s in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader (ELM-CNL) program
is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field and
will allow the graduate to enter the nursing profession with a master of science in
nursing degree. To be considered for admission, applicants must have completed a regionally
accredited undergraduate degree (BA or BS) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.300,
as well as all required prerequisite courses (or their equivalents) with a GPA of
3.0 or higher.
Science Prerequisite Courses
Completion of the following science prerequisite courses or their equivalents is required
for admission. The cumulative GPA in all courses must exceed 3.0 with a minimum grade
in each course of a "C".
BIOL 230: Human Anatomy with laboratory (4)
A structural survey of the human body, including skeletal, muscular, nervous, circulatory,
respiratory, digestive, and genito-urinary systems. Laboratory includes dissection
of biological specimens and examination of prosected human cadaver specimens. Three
hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week.
BIOL 270: Human Physiology with laboratory (4)
An integrated study of the body’s functional systems with particular attention to
fundamental physiology. Emphasis is placed on mechanisms of function, especially cellular
and molecular mechanisms. The course uses physical and chemical principles to present
information regarding the organ systems. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory
per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 230.
BIOL 280: Microbiology with laboratory (4)
Introduces the core concepts and basic principles in microbiology, examining microorganisms
and how they interact with humans and the environment. Student learning outcomes focus
on microorganism cell structure, growth, heredity, diversity, and epidemiology. Additional
concepts include pathogenicity, immunology, human disease and prevention, and microbiological
techniques. The course provides the foundation of general microbiology necessary for
students who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing. Three hours of lecture
and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIOL 270.
CHEM 220: Chemistry with laboratory (4)
An introduction to the study of general, organic, and biochemistry with an emphasis
on health science professional applications. The integrated laboratory will provide
experimental applications of these chemical topics. The course provides the foundations
of general, organic, and biochemistry necessary for students who are interested in
pursuing a career in nursing.
PSYC 200: Introduction to Psychology (3)
A general introduction to the study of the science of psychology, intended for non-psychology
majors. Consideration is given to the basic issues and research in human growth and
development, perception, sensation, learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality,
assessment, psychotherapy, and social behavior.
SOC 200: Introduction to Sociology (3)
A general introduction to the history, principles, and methodology of sociology intended
for non-sociology majors. Emphasis is on introducing students to the sociological
analysis of human groups, institutions, and societies.
General Prerequisite Courses
Completion of the following general prerequisite courses with a grade of "C" or higher
in each course is required for admission.