The programs of study outlined below lead to the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in the General
Transfer Major from Columbia State Community College (CSCC) and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Physical Sciences from Tennessee State University
(TSU).
This articulation agreement recognizes the following course work is needed to complete an A.S. degree in
the General Transfer major at Columbia State Community College.
COLUMBIA STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE – A.S. General Transfer Major
Freshman
ENGL 1010
ENGL 1020
Fall
3
SPT 241
PHYS 2010
ART 1030
CHEM 1110
SOC 201
PSY 101
3
HIST 2010
BIOL 2010
TOTAL
Spring
3
4
3
4
3
3
Sophomore
HIST 2020
BIOL 2020
Fall
3
MATH 1710
BIOL 1110
MUS 1030
CHEM 1120
ENGL 2010
HED 241
3
4
Spring
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
16
17
10
17
A.S. Degree Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Condition(s) for transfer

This articulation agreement applies only to the B.S. degree in Health Sciences with a Concentration
in Physical Sciences. It should be noted that there are four (4) concentrations available in the
Health Sciences major. They are: General Concentration, Physical Sciences, Public Health, and
Therapeutic Studies.

A change of major invalidates these courses/credits for transfer unless they are approved within
some other program-to-program articulation agreement for a different major at Tennessee State
University.

A minimum 2.00 Grade Point Average (GPA) is required for transferable credits. Admission to the
program requires a minimum 2.50 GPA. Students must earn a C or better in all major courses,
supporting Science, Business, English, and Mathematics courses.

Other general education approved courses may be accepted by TSU for transfer credit per the
approved
TSU
and
CSCC
General
Education
charts
found
at
http://www.tbr.state.tn.us/student_information/gened/gened.htm.

The chart below outlines additional lower division courses required for the B.S. degree in Health
Sciences with a Concentration in Physical Sciences.
Additional TSU Hours Required In Freshman/Sophomore Years
Semester(s) Offered
TSU Courses
Credit Hours
Fall
Spring
*HLSC 1000
Orientation to Health Sciences
X
X
*1
HIMA 1040
Medical Terminology
X
X
3
BIOL 1120/1121 General Biology II
X
X
4
HCAP 2010
Introduction to Health Organizations
X
3
PHYS 2020/2021 Physics II
X
X
4
3
PSYC 2180 Elementary Statistics
X
X
COMP 1210
Introduction to Computer Science
X
X
or
BISI 2150
Microcomputer Applications
X
X
3
*HLSC 1000, Orientation to Health Sciences, is not required for students transferring into TSU with 60 or more credit
hours.
Total Additional TSU Hours Required In Freshman/Sophomore Years. . . . . . . . 20
This articulation agreement recognizes the following course work is needed to complete the B.S. degree in
Health Sciences with a Concentration in Physical Sciences at Tennessee State University.
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY – B.S. Health Sciences with a Concentration in
Physical Sciences
Junior
HLSC 3000
HCAP 3100
HLSC 4300
HPSS 3140
HCAP 3800
**NUFS 2110
HLSC 3100
HLSC Elective
Fall
3
TOTAL
12
Spring
3
3
3
3
**
3
Senior
HLSC 3110
HLSC 3200
HLSC 4500
PSYC 3360
HCAP 4900
SOCI 3450
HLSC Elective
Fall
Spring
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
9
12
**This course is taken during the sophomore year at Columbia State Community College and is required at
TSU.
TSU Upper Division Course Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
B. S. Degree Total (minimum). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122