Health-Related Professions Program
(Medical Records Administration, Respiratory Therapy, Dental Hygiene)
Department of Biological Sciences

This program consists of two years of study at Alcorn State University. Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.6 on a 4.0 scale with no grade lower than "C" in required courses. After completing the program, students must submit applications to the chosen profession program of an affiliated institution for completion of their training. Certificates will be granted from the affiliated institution.

Health-Related ProfessionsS Curriculum


Freshman Year

       First Semester         Cr. Hrs.          Second Semester      Cr. Hrs.
BI 121 Zoology..................... 4     BI 122 Zoology.................. 4
CH 121 General Chemistry........... 4     CH 222 General Chemistry........ 4
EN 111 Composition................. 3     EN 112 Composition.............. 3
HI 111 World Civilization.......... 3     MA 132 Trigonometry............. 3
ED 101 Adj. to Univ. Life.......... 1     HI 112 World Civilization....... 3
MA 121 College Algebra............. 3     MS 112 Military Science I
MS 111 Military Science I                        or
       or                                 PE 100 Physical Education....... 1
PE 100 Physical Education.......... 1
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Sophomore Year

       First Semester         Cr. Hrs.           Second Semester     Cr. Hrs.
BI 335 Human Anatomy............... 4     BI 336 Human Physiology......... 4
PY 215 General Physics............. 4     EN 214 Studies in Literature.... 3
PH 132 General Psychology.......... 3     PY 216 General Physics.......... 4
EN 213 Introduction to Literature.. 3     SA 223 Oral Communication....... 3
SS 111 Social Institutions......... 3     HU 201 Humanities............... 3
MS 211 Military Science                   MS 212 Military Science
       or                                         or
PE 200 Physical Education.......... 1     PE 200 Physical Education....... 1
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