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 Public Health 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
15
Spring
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sophomore
BIOL 2010
BIOL 2020
Fall
4
MATH 1710
CHEM 1110
CHEM 1120
MATH 1530
HED 241
CIS 109
3
Spring
4
4
4
3
3
3
OFA 240
3
3
15
17
14
A.S. Degree Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Condition(s) for transfer

This articulation agreement applies only to the B.S. degree in Health Sciences with a concentration
in Public Health. 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 Public Health.
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 concentration in Public Health at Tennessee State University.
TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY – B.S. Health Sciences with a Concentration in
Public Health
Junior
HCAP 3100
HLSC 3010
PSYC 3360
HLSC 3040
HCAP 3800
HLSC Elective
HLSC 3050
HLSC 4300
**HIMA 1040
Upper Division Electives
Fall
3
TOTAL
12
Spring
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
**
5
17
Senior
HLSC 4010
HLSC 3020
HLSC Elective
HCAP 4900
HLSC 3060
HLSC 4020
HLSC Elective
HLSC Elective
HLSC 4040
**NUFS 2110
Fall
Spring
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
**
12
15
**These courses are taken during the sophomore year at Columbia State Community College and are
required at TSU.
TSU Upper Division Course Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
B.S. Degree Total (minimum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120