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 General Concentration 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
ENGL 2010
ART 1030
MUS 1030
SOC 201
PSY 101
3
HIST 2010
HIST 2020
3
TOTAL
Spring
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
15
Sophomore
BIOL 2010
BIOL 2020
Fall
4
MATH 1710
PHED ELECTIVE
PHED ELECTIVE
CHEM 1110
MATH 1530
HED 241
3
CIS 109
OFA 240
ELECTIVE
3
15
Spring
4
1
1
4
3
3
3
1
15
15
A.S. Degree Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Condition(s) for transfer

This articulation agreement applies only to the B.S. degree in Health Sciences with a General
Concentration. 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.
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The chart below outlines additional lower division courses required for the B.S. degree in Health
Sciences with a General Concentration.
Additional TSU Hours Required in Freshman/Sophomore Years
Semester(s) Offered
TSU Courses
Fall
Spring
*HLSC 1000 Orientation to Health Sciences
X
X
+HIMA 1010 Introduction to Health Records
X
X
HCAP 2010 Introduction to Health Organizations
X
Credit Hours
*1
+1
3
*HLSC 1000, Orientation to Health Sciences, is not required for students transferring into TSU with 60 or more credit
hours.
+HIMA 1010, Introduction to Health Records, can be waived for students transferring into TSU with 60 or more credit
hours.
Total Additional TSU Hours Required in Freshman/Sophomore Years . . . . . . . . . 3
This articulation agreement recognizes the following course work is needed to complete the B.S. degree in
Health Sciences with a General Concentration at Tennessee State University.
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY – B.S. Health Sciences with a General
Concentration
Junior
HCAP 3800
HLSC 4500
PSYC 3360
HCAP 3100
HLSC 3100
HLSC 4300
HLSC 3110
PSYC 3510
HLSC 3200
HLSC Elective
Fall
3
TOTAL
15
Spring
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Senior
SOCI 3350
HCAP 4900
HPSS 3030
HPSS 4090
HLSC 4040
Guided Elective
Guided Elective
HLSC Elective
HLSC Elective
Fall
3
Spring
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
15
15
12
TSU Upper Division Course Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
B. S. Degree Total (minimum) . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Students majoring in Health Sciences with a General Concentration should
consult with a Health Sciences academic advisor for the selection of electives.