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 General Associate of Arts, A.A. , General Associate of Science, A.S. , and Health Sciences, 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)

BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I ♦ ★
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I ♦ ★
HUM/FA¹ - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Credit(s)

Core Course(s)

BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II ♦ ★
PSYC 1030 - General Psychology ♦ ★
or PSYC 2130 Lifespan Psychology ♦ ★
Guided Electives² - Advisor-Approved Electives 6 Credit(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.