2012-2013 Catalog & Handbook 
    
    Apr 17, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog & Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pre-Allied Health Certificate


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The Pre-allied Health certificate consists of general education coursework for pre-nursing and pre-allied health programs and provides an opportunity for students to achieve recognition in the form of a certificate upon successful completion of this coursework. This certificate also encompasses the general education coursework required for the Associate of Applied Science degree including the Anatomy and Physiology series.

Enrollment in courses within the Pre-allied Health Academic Certificate program requires demonstrated competency in English composition, reading, and mathematics. Competency demonstration can be accomplished through submission of accepted test scores (ACT/SAT or COMPASS) or through completion of appropriate Learning Support requirements.

Students wishing to change from enrollment in this certificate program to degree-seeking status will be reassessed under the guidelines for degree-seeking students.

Certificate Requirements


Total Credit Hours Required: 23


HUM/FA1
Electives chosen from ARTH 2010 , ARTH 2020  (previously ART 1720, 1730); ENGL 2110 , ENGL 2120 , ENGL 2210 , ENGL 2220 , ENGL 2310 , ENGL 2320 , ENGL 2331 , ENGL 2510 , ENGL 2520 , ENGL 2530 ; HUM 2810 ; MUS 1030 ; PHIL 1030 , PHIL 1500 , PHIL 2010 , PHIL 2400 ; PHO 1200 ; THEA 1030 . Students are strongly encouraged to speak with a Pre-nursing advisor before choosing elective courses. Students also may find the Nursing Advising Guide at www.pstcc.edu/departments/curriculum_and_instruction/advising/transfer/nursing-guide.php.

Guided Electives2
Due to Health Sciences’ different requirements, students are strongly encouraged to speak with a Pre-nursing advisor before choosing elective courses. Students may also find the Nursing Advising Guide at www.pstcc.edu/departments/curriculum_and_instruction/advising/transfer/nursing-guide.php.

Additional information regarding foreign language:
At some universities, foreign language may be required in certain programs that lead to the Bachelor of Science degree. Complete information regarding foreign language requirements at each university may be found on the transfer and articulation websites of the Tennessee Board of Regents and the University of Tennessee System. Community college students are encouraged to be familiar with foreign language requirements at the universities and, if applicable, complete the requirements before transferring. 

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