2025-2026 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Pre-Health Professions: Dentistry, Medicine, Optometry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine (A.S.)
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The Tennessee Board of Regents community colleges and the state’s public universities have joined together to develop a common core of courses for the Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. This common curriculum allows students to transfer, without loss of credit, from Pellissippi State to any Tennessee public university as juniors. All earned credit hours outlined on the pathway will apply toward a bachelor’s degree in the same discipline. The pathway guarantees admission to all public universities in the state, except for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where competitive admission standards will still apply.
Upon completion of the Associate of Science transfer program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:
- Demonstrate knowledge and/or skills acquired within the general education core.
- Demonstrate knowledge and/or skills acquired from transfer electives.
- Identify the academic standards involved in college courses.
- Connect with peers, faculty, and other resources in the college community.
- Apply study practices and habits of mind that contribute to academic success in higher education.
Contact(s): Enrollment Services, (865) 694-6400, or Student Assistance Center, (865) 694-6556
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Courses and Course Sequence
This sequence can be followed by students who begin college-level work in the fall semester. Prerequisites may apply to specific courses; it is the students’ responsibility to determine if prerequisites have been met. An academic advisor is provided for each student. Prior to registering each semester, students are expected to consult with their assigned advisor. Semester III (Fall)
or - NS5 - Natural Sciences Sequence Elective 4 Credit(s)
- NS5 - Natural Sciences Sequence Elective 4 Credit(s)
- SBS6 - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Credit(s)
Semester IV (Spring)
- ENGL7 - Literature Elective 3 Credit(s)
- NS5 - Natural Sciences Sequence Elective 4 Credit(s)
- NS5 - Natural Sciences Sequence Elective 4 Credit(s)
- SBS6 - Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective 3 Credit(s)
Total Credit Hours Needed for Graduation: 61-62
1HIST
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2HUM
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3MATH
Enrollment in requires completion of high school algebra 1 and algebra 2 and precalculus and an ACT math score of at least 22 and an ACT reading score of at least 19 or equivalent math and reading scores or or or with a grade of C or better. is required for transfer to APSU. Enrollment in requires completion of high school algebra 1 and algebra 2 and geometry and precalculus/trigonometry and an ACT math score of at least 26 and an ACT reading score of at least 19 or equivalent math and reading scores or and with a grade of C or better or with a grade of C or better.
4GE
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5NS
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6SBS
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7ENGL
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