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About the Program
Communication Sciences Disorders (CSD) concentration will be inactivated as of AY 2023-2024. No new students have been accepted, as of May 31, 2021.
In 2003, Tennessee State University was approved to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences (BSHS). This is a completion degree for students who plan to apply for a graduate program in Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy. The Health Sciences program provides students with the entry-level skills needed by health science professionals.
What Can I Do With a Health Sciences Degree?
Students who earn the BSHS degree are qualified to work in a variety of settings such as:
- Community Health Agencies
- Business and Educational Organizations
- Public Health Departments
- Nursing Homes
- Retirement Residences
- Home Health Agencies
- Wellness/Fitness Centers
- Schools
- Hospitals
- HMOs
- Medical Group Practices
- Insurance Companies
- Alcohol/Drug Programs
Degree & Concentrations
Students interested in the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Sciences may have the option of receiving the general Health Sciences Degree or may choose from three of the following concentrations:
- Physical Sciences (for students interested in applying to the Physical Therapy program)
- Therapeutic Studies (for students interested in applying to the Occupational Therapy program)
- Communication Sciences and Disorders (for students interested in applying to M. Sc. in Speech and Hearing Science) Communication Sciences Disorders (CSD) concentration will be inactivated as of AY 2023-2024. No new students have been accepted, as of May 31, 2021.
Internships
Please note that some agencies conduct a background check before employment and a felony conviction may affect a student's ability to be eligible for certain internships.
Admission Criteria for Health Sciences
Acceptance into Tennessee State University (TSU) does not guarantee acceptance into the Health Sciences (HLSC) program. To enroll in courses within the HLSC major, students must be accepted into the program by submitting a Health Sciences Departmental Application. A minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required. Students may submit a Department Application during their first semester sophomore year. Applications are accepted and processed year-round for admission to the program. The application packet consists of a departmental application, two letters of recommendation, a personal goals statement, and a recent transcript.
Job Market and Earning Potential
Health Sciences Application Packet and Instructions