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Program checklist · B.S.

Health Sciences, General Concentration, B.S.

Tennessee State University · Nashville, TN

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
B.S.
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
221838
CourseShelf checklist
CK_221838_f48dccf0
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Bachelor of Science Degree Program

10 items
  1. Acceptance to Tennessee State University.
    Not resolved to a course
  2. Completion of the first-year Health Sciences curriculum with a grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).
    Not resolved to a course
  3. Two letters of recommendation from individuals who have known the applicant for at least two years (the time requirements will be waived for recommendations from employers).
    Not resolved to a course
  4. A personal goals statement
    Not resolved to a course
  5. A recent transcript
    Not resolved to a course
  6. Students must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0(on a 4.0 scale).
    Not resolved to a course
  7. Students must earn a grade of a “C” or better in all major courses, including Science, Business, English, and Mathematics courses. Failure to maintain a C in any of these courses will result in repeating the course the next semester the course is offered with the Advisor’s approval.
    Not resolved to a course
  8. Students who earn a grade less than a “C” in Health Sciences courses for more than one semester will be dismissed from the program.
    Not resolved to a course
  9. Students who have been dismissed from the Health Sciences program may apply for readmission.
    Not resolved to a course
  10. Students who request readmission should present evidence to the Admissions Committee of a substantial change in circumstances that warrants reconsideration.
    Not resolved to a course

Suggested Four-Year Plan

0 items

    Freshman Year

    0 items

      Fall Semester

      5 items
      1. UNIV 1000
        Service to Leadership
        As published: “Service to Leadership (1)”
        1
      2. BIOL 2210
        2211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory
        As published: “2211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory (4)”
        4
      3. ENGL 1010
        Freshman English I
        As published: “Freshman English I (3)”
        3
      4. Humanities/Fine Arts (3) General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. Degrees
        Not resolved to a course
      5. SOCI 2010
        Introduction to Sociology
        As published: “Introduction to Sociology (3)”
        3

      Spring Semester

      5 items
      1. BIOL 2220
        2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Laboratory
        As published: “2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Laboratory (4)”
        4
      2. ENGL 1020
        Freshman English II
        As published: “Freshman English II (3)”
        3
      3. PSYC 2010
        General Psychology
        As published: “General Psychology (3)”
        3
      4. Humanities/Fine Arts (3) General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. Degrees
        Not resolved to a course
      5. MATH 1710
        Pre-Calculus Algebra
        As published: “Pre-Calculus Algebra (3)”
        or: MATH 1720 - Precalculus Trigonometry (3)
        3

      Sophomore Year

      0 items

        Fall Semester

        6 items
        1. COMM 2200
          Public Speaking
          As published: “Public Speaking (3)”
          3
        2. ENGL Literature (3) General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. Degrees
          Not resolved to a course
        3. CHEM 1110
          General Chemistry I
          As published: “General Chemistry I (3)”
          3
        4. HIST (3) General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. Degrees
          Not resolved to a course
        5. HCAP 2010
          Introduction to Health Care Organization
          As published: “Introduction to Health Care Organization (3)”
          3
        6. HCAP 2011
          Introduction to Writing in Health Care
          As published: “Introduction to Writing in Health Care (1)”
          1

        Spring Semester

        5 items
        1. HIST 2020
          American History II
          As published: “American History II (3)”
          3
        2. BISI 2150
          Microcomputer Applications
          As published: “Microcomputer Applications (3)”
          3
        3. HIMA 1040
          Medical Terminology
          As published: “Medical Terminology (3)”
          3
        4. HPSS 4090
          Drug Education
          As published: “Drug Education (3)”
          3
        5. HPSS 3060
          Nutrition for Health, Fitness & Sport
          As published: “Nutrition for Health, Fitness & Sport (3)”
          3

        Junior Year

        0 items

          Fall Semester

          4 items
          1. HPSS 3030
            Consumer and Community Health
            As published: “Consumer and Community Health (3)”
            3
          2. PSYC 3530
            Death and Trauma
            As published: “Death and Trauma (3)”
            or: PSYC 4400 - Drugs and Behavior (3)
            3
          3. HLSC 3100
            Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Health Care
            As published: “Complementary and Alternative Approaches to Health Care (3)”
            3
          4. PSYC 3510
            Developmental Psychology
            As published: “Developmental Psychology (3)”
            3

          Spring Semester

          5 items
          1. HLSC 4500
            Contemporary Issues in Clinical Geriatric Care
            As published: “Contemporary Issues in Clinical Geriatric Care (3)”
            3
          2. HCAP 3100
            Health Care Economics
            As published: “Health Care Economics (3)”
            3
          3. HLSC 4300
            Introduction to Epidemiology
            As published: “Introduction to Epidemiology (3)”
            3
          4. HLSC 3020
            Critical Issues in Health Care
            As published: “Critical Issues in Health Care (3)”
            3
          5. HCAP 3800
            Introduction to Public Health
            As published: “Introduction to Public Health (3)”
            3

          Senior Year

          0 items

            Fall Semester

            5 items
            1. HCAP 3310
              Sociology of Health, Illness, and Disease
              As published: “Sociology of Health, Illness, and Disease (3)”
              3
            2. HLSC 3110
              Health Conditions in Function and Disability
              As published: “Health Conditions in Function and Disability (3)”
              3
            3. HLSC 4040
              Public Health Policy
              As published: “Public Health Policy (3)”
              3
            4. HLSC Elective (3)
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Elective (3)
              Not resolved to a course

            Spring Semester

            5 items
            1. HCAP 4900
              Health Care Research
              As published: “Health Care Research (3)”
              3
            2. HLSC 4010
              Introduction to Biostatistics
              As published: “Introduction to Biostatistics (3)”
              1
            3. HLSC Elective (3)
              Not resolved to a course
            4. Elective (3)
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Elective (3)
              Not resolved to a course

            Recommended Electives (choose one)

            9 items
            1. COMM 4230
              Organizational Communication
              As published: “Organizational Communication (3)”
              3
            2. COMM 3340
              Health Communication
              As published: “Health Communication (3)”
              3
            3. HCAP 3800
              Introduction to Public Health
              As published: “Introduction to Public Health (3)”
              3
            4. HPSS 3180
              Health Fitness Assessment and Program Design
              As published: “Health Fitness Assessment and Program Design (3)”
              3
            5. HPSS 3330
              Principles of Resistance Training
              As published: “Principles of Resistance Training (3)”
              3
            6. SOCI 3450
              Cultural and Social Aspects of Health
              As published: “Cultural and Social Aspects of Health (3)”
              3
            7. SOWK 4700
              Gerontological Social Work
              As published: “Gerontological Social Work (3)”
              3
            8. HCAP 3310
              Sociology of Health, Illness, and Disease
              As published: “Sociology of Health, Illness, and Disease (3)”
              3
            9. BIOL 4270
              4271 - Physiology and Pathophysiology I and Laboratory
              As published: “4271 - Physiology and Pathophysiology I and Laboratory (4)”
              4
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