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Program checklist · B.S.

Health Sciences, Public Health 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
CIP
51.2201
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
221838
CourseShelf checklist
CK_221838_cbe28447
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. ENGL 1010
        Freshman English I
        As published: “Freshman English I (3)”
        3
      3. SOCI 2010
        Introduction to Sociology
        As published: “Introduction to Sociology (3)”
        3
      4. BIOL 2210
        2211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory
        As published: “2211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Laboratory (4)”
        4
      5. Humanities/Fine Arts (3) General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. Degrees
        Not resolved to a course

      Spring Semester

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

      Sophomore Year

      0 items

        Fall Semester

        5 items
        1. ENGL Literature (3) General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. Degrees
          Not resolved to a course
        2. HIMA 1010
          Introduction to Health Record Management
          As published: “Introduction to Health Record Management (1)”
          1
        3. HIST 2010
          American History I
          As published: “American History I (3)”
          3
        4. Natural Sciences I (3/1) General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. Degrees
          Not resolved to a course
        5. BISI 2150
          Microcomputer Applications
          As published: “Microcomputer Applications (3)”
          or: COMP 1210 - Introduction to Computing (3)
          3

        Spring Semester

        5 items
        1. Social/Behav. Sci. (3) General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. Degrees
          Not resolved to a course
        2. HIST 2020
          American History II
          As published: “American History II (3)”
          3
        3. HPSS 3060
          Nutrition for Health, Fitness & Sport
          As published: “Nutrition for Health, Fitness & Sport (3)”
          3
        4. Natural Sciences II (3/1) General Education Requirements B.S. and/or B.A. Degrees
          Not resolved to a course
        5. COMM 2200
          Public Speaking
          As published: “Public Speaking (3)”
          3

        Junior Year

        0 items

          Fall Semester

          5 items
          1. HCAP 2010
            Introduction to Health Care Organization
            As published: “Introduction to Health Care Organization (3)”
            or: HCAP 2011 - Introduction to Writing in Health Care (1)
            3
          2. HCAP 3800
            Introduction to Public Health
            As published: “Introduction to Public Health (3)”
            3
          3. HLSC 4300
            Introduction to Epidemiology
            As published: “Introduction to Epidemiology (3)”
            3
          4. PSYC 3530
            Death and Trauma
            As published: “Death and Trauma (3)”
            or: PSYC 4400 - Drugs and Behavior (3)
            3
          5. HIMA 1040
            Medical Terminology
            As published: “Medical Terminology (3)”
            3

          Spring Semester

          5 items
          1. HLSC 3010
            Consumer Health
            As published: “Consumer Health (3)”
            3
          2. HLSC 3060
            International Health
            As published: “International Health (3)”
            3
          3. HLSC 3040
            Maternal and Child Health
            As published: “Maternal and Child Health (3)”
            3
          4. Elective (3)
            Not resolved to a course
          5. HCAP 3100
            Health Care Economics
            As published: “Health Care Economics (3)”
            3

          Senior Year

          0 items

            Fall Semester

            5 items
            1. HLSC 4010
              Introduction to Biostatistics
              As published: “Introduction to Biostatistics (3)”
              1
            2. HLSC 3050
              Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
              As published: “Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (3)”
              3
            3. HLSC 4040
              Public Health Policy
              As published: “Public Health Policy (3)”
              3
            4. Elective (3)
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Elective (3)
              Not resolved to a course

            Spring Semester

            5 items
            1. HLSC 3020
              Critical Issues in Health Care
              As published: “Critical Issues in Health Care (3)”
              3
            2. HCAP 4900
              Health Care Research
              As published: “Health Care Research (3)”
              3
            3. HLSC 4020
              Introduction to Environmental Health
              As published: “Introduction to Environmental Health (3)”
              3
            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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