2016-2017 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pre-Allied Health Certificate


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The Pre-Allied Health curriculum 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 General Associate of Arts, A.A. General Associate of Science, A.S. , and General Technology, A.A.S.  degrees.

Enrollment in courses within the Pre-Allied Health certificate program requires college-level 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.

Contact(s): Pre-Nursing Advising Center, (865) 694-6460; Certificate Specialist, (865) 539-7381

Foundation Course(s)


Total Credit Hours Required: 23


1HUM/FA
See the General Education  section of this Catalog for electives. 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.

2Guided Electives
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.

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