SOCIOLOGY ACADEMIC MAP: DEGREE BS (120 CREDIT HOURS)

SOCIOLOGY ACADEMIC MAP: DEGREE BS (120 CREDIT HOURS) This degree map is a semester-by-semester course schedule for students majoring in Sociology. The milestones listed to the right of each semester are designed to keep a student on track to graduate in four years. The s chedule serves as a general guideline to help build a full schedule each semester. are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress toward degree completion. When one or more milestones are missed, students should consult with an academic advisor to determine if another degree path would be more suitable. Sociology is the study of group life. As a social science, it combines scientific and humanistic perspectives and research methods to identify, describe, explain, and understand the connections between the social forces that help shape who we are, what we believe, how we behave, and how we choose to live our lives. It examines how we shape our world through our interactions with others and by the choices we make, and how and why groups form, organize, achieve goals, and evolve. Key areas of inquiry include culture, identity, urban and rural life, socialization, family patterns and relationships, social change, racism, sexism, stratification and social class, economic systems, political power, law and social control, conflict, education, population, environment, technology and communications, health care and illness, social movements, community responses to disasters, life in organizations, and contemporary social issues. The knowledge and skills cultivated in the sociology curriculum are in high demand by business, industry, and government. Sociology majors should choose electives both in the field and outside the field to further enhance these skills. Sociology majors must remove all high school deficiencies, earn a C or higher in core courses (18 credit hours) and complete 12 credit hours of 3000-4000 level sociology electives. Successful completion of SOCI 2010 is a required before moving on to the Sociology core of courses. The core courses are: SOCI 2010, SOCI 3000, SOCI 4510, SOCI 4900, SOCI 4910, and SOCI 4990. Students who do not earn the required grade must repeat the course until the requisite grade is earned. Meeting with an academic advisor each semester is encouraged. Tennessee State University recognizes that students have diverse learning, life, and professional experiences. The University provides opportunities for students to earn college credit toward the degree through a number of assessment options that evaluate their learning experiences. These paths are grouped under the category Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Various means of earning PLA credit at TSU are the following: Advance Placement Program, American Council of Education (ACE) Military Credit, American Council on Education (ACE) other Assessed Credit, College Level Exam Program (CLEP), DSST Credit by Examination Program (includes DANTES Examination), Institutional Course Challenge Exams (Departmental Exams), International Baccalaureate Credit, Other Military Service, Portfolio Assessment. To learn more about PLA contact your academic advisor or the Office of Student Support Services for Adult and Distance Learners (615) 963-7001. Department Chair: Dr. Oscar Miller, Email: omiller@tnstate.edu Mapping Coordinator: DR. Oscar Miller Department Web Address: http://www.tnstate.edu/online/bs_in_sociology.aspx Semester 1 Hrs. Semester 1 UNIV 1000* 1 ENGL 1010 3 Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before ENGL 1020, and HIST 2010, HIST 2020, HIST 2030, HIST 2050 or HIST 2700; Minimum grade C Required MATH 111O 3 May substitute MATH 1013 or a Higher level MATH; must be completed before taking SOCI 3000 COMM 2200 3 SOCI 2010 3 Total Hours 13 *An Orientation course taken at another University does NOT meet this requirement. Students with less than 60 credit hours must take UNIV 1000 at TSU. 1

Spring Schedule Semester 2 Hrs. Semester 2 ENGL 1020 3 Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before HIST 2010, HIST 2020, HIST 2030, HIST 2050 or HIST 2700; Minimum grade C Required SOCIAL SCIENCE* 3 NATURAL SCIENCE** 4 ELECTIVE, ANY LEVEL*** 3 HUMANITIES**** 3 Total hours 16 *Courses approved as general education Social Science electives include: AFAS 2010, ANTH 2300, ECON, 2010, GEOG 1010, HPSS 1510, POLI 1010 PSYC 2010, SOCI 2010, WMST 2000, and URBS 2010. **Courses approved as general education Natural Science with Lab electives include: BIOL 1010/1011, CHEM 1030/1031, PHYS 2010/2011 or ASTR 1010 ***Students majoring in Sociology are encouraged to use their ELECTIVE, ANY LEVEL hours for a minor or a second major. A three (3) credit hour elective may be chosen from any discipline. For example, a student may consider this elective to partially fulfill requirements for a minor or second major in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Geography and etc. ****Courses approved as general education Humanities electives include: AREN 2310, ART, 1010, ENGL 2012-2322, HIST 1000, MUSC 1010, PHIL 1030, RELS 2010, and THTR 1020. Students must remember not to duplicate courses taken in a previous semester. Semester 3 Hrs. Semester 3 ENGL LIT* 3 HIST* 3 NATURAL SCIENCE** 4 ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL*** 6 Total Hours 16 *Courses within the range of ENGL 2012-2322 will meet this requirement. **This requirement can be met with the following courses: HIST 2010; however, HIST 2030, HIST 2050, HIST 2060 or HIST 2700 satisfy this requirement **Courses approved as general education Natural Science with Lab electives include: BIOL 1010/1011, CHEM 1030/1031, PHYS 2010/2011 or ASTR 1010 ***Students majoring in Sociology are encouraged to use their ELECTIVE, ANY LEVEL hours for a minor or a second major. A three (3) credit hour elective may be chosen from any discipline. For example, a student may consider this elective to partially fulfill requirements for a minor or second major in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Geography and etc. 2

Spring Schedule Semester 4 Hrs. Semester 4 HIST* 3 HUMANITIES* 3 ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL** 3 ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL** 3 ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL** 3 Total Hours 15 *This requirement can be met with the following courses: HIST 2010; however, HIST 2030, HIST 2050, HIST 2060 or HIST 2700 satisfy this requirement **Courses approved as general education Humanities electives include: AREN 2310, ART, 1010, ENGL 2012-2322, HIST 1000, MUSC 1010, PHIL 1030, RELS 2010, and THTR 1020. ***Students majoring in Sociology are encouraged to use their ELECTIVE, ANY LEVEL hours for a minor or a second major. A three (3) credit hour elective may be chosen from any discipline. For example, a student may consider this elective to partially fulfill requirements for a minor or second major in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Geography and etc. Semester 5 Hrs. Semester 5 SOCI 3000 3 Minimum Grade of C Required, Must complete before SOCI 4510 SOCI 4900 3 Minimum Grade of C Required SOCI ELECTIVE 3000/4000 LEVEL* 3 Minimum Grade of C Required SOCI ELECTIVE 3000/4000 LEVEL* 3 ELECTIVE, ANY LEVEL** 3 Total Hours 15 *An upper division (3000-4000) SOCI course will meet this requirement. Some choices may include: SOCI 3101, SOCI 3200, SOCI 3330, or 3500. **Students majoring in Sociology are encouraged to use their ELECTIVE, ANY LEVEL hours for a minor or a second major. A three (3) credit hour elective may be chosen from any discipline. For example, a student may consider this elective to partially fulfill requirements for a minor or second major in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Geography and etc. A three (3) hour elective may be chosen from any Department. For example, you may consider using these electives to partially fulfill requirements for a minor or second major. Spring Schedule Semester 6 Hrs. Semester 6 SOCI 4510 3 Minimum Grade of C Required: Pre-requisite Course Must be taken before SOCI 4520 SOCI 4910 3 Minimum Grade of C Required SOCI ELECTIVE 3000/4000 LEVEL 3 Minimum Grade of C Required ELECTIVE 3000/4000 LEVEL* 3 ELECTIVE 3000/4000 LEVEL* 3 Total Hours 15 *An upper division (3000-4000) SOCI course will meet this requirement. Some choices may include: SOCI 3101, SOCI 3200, SOCI 3330, or 3500. **Students majoring in Sociology are encouraged to use their ELECTIVE, ANY LEVEL hours for a minor or a second major. A three (3) credit hour elective may be chosen from any discipline. For example, a student may consider this elective to partially fulfill requirements for a minor or second major in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Geography and etc. 3

Semester 7 Hrs. Semester 7 SOCI 4520 3 Minimum Grade of C Required ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL* 3 ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL* 3 ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL* 3 ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL* 3 Total Hours 15 *Students majoring in Sociology are encouraged to use their ELECTIVE, ANY LEVEL hours for a minor or a second major. A three (3) credit hour elective may be chosen from any discipline. For example, a student may consider this elective to partially fulfill requirements for a minor or second major in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Geography and etc. *Four (4) electives totaling six (6) hours may be chosen from any Department. For example, you may consider using these electives to partially fulfill requirements for a minor or second major. Spring Schedule Semester 8 Hrs. Semester 8 Take Senior Exit Exam and Apply for Graduation SOCI 3000/4000 LEVEL* 3 Minimum Grade of Required ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL** 3 ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL** 3 ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL** 3 ELECTIVES, ANY LEVEL** 3 Total Hours 15 * An upper division (3000-4000) SOCI course will meet this requirement. Some choices may include: SOCI 3101, SOCI 3200, SOCI 3330, or 3500. ** Students majoring in Sociology are encouraged to use their ELECTIVE, ANY LEVEL hours for a minor or a second major. A three (3) credit hour elective may be chosen from any discipline. For example, a student may consider this elective to partially fulfill requirements for a minor or second major in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Geography and etc. Employment Information: Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Counselor, Sociologist, Management Trainee, Criminologist, Rehabilitation Counselor, Research Analyst, Community Organizer, Reporter, Salesperson, Corrections Officer, Social Worker, Urban Planner, Statistician, Market Research Analyst, Administrator, Interviewer, Caseworker for Child Welfare, Personnel Recruiter, Human Resource Manager, Guidance Counselor, Program Evaluator, Project/Program Manager Representative Employers: Colleges & Universities, Governmental Agencies, Mental Health Agencies, Court Systems, Welfare Agencies, Large Corporations, Community organizations, Financial Institutions Other Common Career Paths: The B.S. in Sociology is excellent preparation for graduate study in sociology, other social science disciplines, and professional study in Law and Business. International study is available for all TSU students and may include opportunities for internships or taking course work towards various minors. International study may have an impact on the MAP; therefore, it is important to consult with the academic advisor for this major before participating in an international Program opportunity. Students interested in study abroad opportunities should contact the Office of International Programs and consult with their academic advisor. This map is not intended to be a contract; either expressed or implied, between the University and the students, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to carry out the academic objectives of the University. TSU specifically reserves the right to change, delete or add to any MAP at any time within the student s period of study at the University. 4

BS IN SOCIAL WORK (BSSW) ACADEMIC MAP: DEGREE BS (120 CREDIT HOURS) This degree map is a semester-by-semester course schedule for students majoring in Social Work. The milestones listed to the right of each semester are designed to keep students on track to graduate in four years. All Social Work major courses (SOWK) require a C grade or better in order to count toward degree completion. Undergraduate students can declare Social Work as a major upon admission to the University, but they are not formally admitted to the major by the Department at that time. Students are assigned a social work faculty advisor during the first semester of the freshman year. The student desiring a Social work degree must complete the formal program admission process. Advisement during the freshman and sophomore years is guided and steers the student toward the requisite liberal arts courses. During this period, the Department also assesses the student s potential for success in the discipline prior to admission to the Social Work Program. Formal admission to the program should occur at the end of the sophomore year. The criteria and processes for admission are designed and implemented to accept the applicant who is best qualified to become generalist professional social worker. According to policy, a Social Work major must have: (a) removed all high school deficiencies, (b) be a student in good standing with the University, and (c) completed all General Education Courses. The Social Work Program applies the general admissions policies stated in the University catalog and the criteria also appears on the departmental website. To provide students with exposure to social welfare agencies, students are required to have participatory experiences throughout their matriculation through the program. During the sophomore year, majors observe and participate in the operation of two social services agencies for a minimum of 30 clock hours. In the junior year, students complete two written agency profiles. Students must complete both requirements prior to being admitted to field instruction. In order to provide students with the opportunity to apply theory to actual practice, a field placement within a social service agency/organization caps off the senior year. Department Chair: Oscar Miller, Email: omiller@tnstate.edu Mapping Coordinator: Michael A. Wright, Email: mwright17@tnstate.edu Department Web Address: http://www.tnstate.edu/socialwork/degrees.aspx Semester 1 Hrs. Semester 1 UNIV 1000* 1 ENGL 1010 3 Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before ENGL 1020, and HIST 2010, HIST 2020, HIST 2030, HIST 2050 or HIST 2700; Minimum grade C Required POLI 2010 3 Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before POLI 4200 MATH 1110 3 SOCI 2010 3 Pre-Requisite Course: Must be completed before taking Upper division SOCI courses. BIOL 1010/1011** 4 Total Hours 17 *An Orientation course taken at another University does NOT meet this requirement. Students with less than 60 credit hours must take UNIV 1000 at TSU. **Natural Science- BIOL 1010/1011 is recommended; however, CHEM 1030/1031 is also acceptable. 1

Spring Schedule Semester 2 Hrs. Semester 2 ENGL 1020 3 Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before HIST 2010, HIST 2020, HIST 2030, HIST 2050 or HIST 2700; Minimum grade C Required BIOL 1020/1021* 4 Humanities** 3 ECON 2010 3 PHIL 1030 3 Total Hours 16 *Natural Science- BIOL 1020/1021 is recommended; however, CHEM 1040/1041 is also acceptable **Students must take a 3 credit hour course from the following list of approved general education Humanities courses: AREN 2310, ART, 1010, THTR 1020, MUSC 1010, HIST 1000 or RELS 2010. Semester 3 Hrs. Semester 3 SOWK 2010 2 Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before all Upper Division SOWK courses. Minimum Grade of C Required. HIST 2010* 3 COMM 2200 3 ENGL 2013 3 PSYC 2010 3 Elective*** 3 Total Hours 17 Complete Student Cover Sheet and Connect with Social Work advisor. *This requirement can be met with the following courses: HIST 2010; however, HIST 2030, HIST 2050, HIST 2060 or HIST 2700 satisfy this requirement **The Department recommends ENGL 2023, however, student may take courses within the range of ENGL 2012-2322 will meet this requirement. ***Elective is any course that is not already accounted for in the curriculum. Great options include PSYC, SOCI, EDSE, SPAN or other courses that expand your understanding of human behavior, language and ethnicity, research, work with vulnerable populations, or work with social change. 2

Spring Schedule Semester 4 Hrs. Semester 4 SOWK 2100 3 Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before all Upper Division SOWK courses; Minimum Grade of C Required HIST 2020* 3 ENGL 2023 3 Humanities*** 3 Elective**** 3 Total Hours 15 Complete Formal Application into the Social Work Program *This requirement can be met with the following courses: HIST 2020; however, HIST 2030, HIST 2050, HIST 2060 or HIST 2700 satisfy this requirement **The Department recommends ENGL 2023, however, student may take courses within the range of ENGL 2012-2322 to meet this requirement. ***Students must take a 3 credit hour course from the following list of approved general education Humanities courses: AREN 2310, ART, 1010, THTR 1020, MUSC 1010, PHIL 1030, HIST 1000 or RELS 2010. Students must remember not to duplicate a Humanities course option from a previous semester. ****Elective is any course that is not already accounted for in the curriculum. Great options include PSYC, SOCI, EDSE, SPAN or other courses that expand your understanding of human behavior, language and ethnicity, research, work with vulnerable populations, or work with social change. Students must remember not to duplicate courses taken in a previous semester. Semester 5 Hrs. Semester 5 SOWK 3300 3 SOWK majors only; Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before SOWK 3350; Minimum Grade of C Required SOWK 3400 3 SOWK majors only; Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before SOWK 3450; Minimum Grade of C Required SOCI 3600 3 Minimum Grade of C Required PSYC 3510 3 Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before SOWK 3500 POLI 4200 3 Total Hours 15 Meet with departmental advisor Spring Schedule Semester 6 Hrs. Semester 6 SOWK 3350 3 SOWK majors only; Co-Requisite SOWK 3450 and 3500; Minimum Grade of C Required SOWK 3450 3 SOWK majors only; Co-Requisite SOWK 3350 and 3500; Minimum Grade of C Required SOWK 3500 3 SOWK majors only; Co-Requisite SOWK 3350 and 3450 Pre- Requisite Must be taken before 4601 ; Minimum Grade of C Required ENGL 3107 3 SOWK ELECTIVE (3000/4000)* 2 Minimum Grade of C Required Total Hours 14 *Elective SOWK course may be one of the following: SOWK 3601, SOWK 4461, SOWK 4401, SOWK 4700, and SOWK 4950. 3

Semester 7 Hrs. Semester 7 Complete Application for Field Education one semester prior to field placement. SOCI 3000 3 Minimum Grade of C Required SOWK 4601 3 SOWK majors only; Minimum Grade of C Required; SOWK 4800 3 SOWK majors only; Minimum Grade of C Required SOWK ELECTIVE (3000/4000)* 3 Minimum Grade of C Required Total Hours 12 Review Senior Standing Form with departmental advisor. *Elective course may be one of the following: SOWK 3601, SOWK 4461, SOWK 4401, SOWK 4700, and SOWK 4950. Students must remember not to duplicate an elective course option from a previous semester Spring Schedule Semester 8 Hrs. Semester 8 Take Senior Exit Exam and Apply for Graduation Field Experience: The following courses must be completed field education, and they are: SOWK 4100, SOWK 4200, SOWK 4850 and SOWK 4900 SOWK 4900 1 Co-Requisite SOWK 4100, SOWK 4200, SOWK 4850, SOWK majors only; Minimum Grade of C Required SOWK 4850 2 Co-Requisite, SOWK majors only; Minimum Grade of C Required SOWK 4100 8 Co-Requisite, SOWK majors only; Minimum Grade of C Required SOWK 4200 3 Co-Requisite, SOWK majors only; Minimum Grade of C Required Total Hours 14 Complete ACAT Exam. Complete Portfolio process. Employment Information: Social workers work with the range between children and elderly, upper class and underclass, local and international, corporate and individual. Social workers see practice populations as IFGOC individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. The Bureau of Labor statistics divides social work practice areas into four categories: Child, Family, and School social workers; Medical and Public Health social workers; Mental Health and Substance Abuse social workers, and Other. Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Adolescent Specialist, Adoption Specialist, Budget Analyst, Case Management Aide, Case Manager, Child Advocate, Children's Service Worker, Child Support Officer, Client Advocate, Communications Director, Community Coordinator, Community Outreach Worker, Community Planner, Community Support Specialist, Community Support Worker, Correctional Probation Officer, Correctional Treatment Specialist, Corrections Unit Supervisor, Delinquency Prevention Officer, Director of Events, Director of External Affairs, Director of Government Relations, Director of Professional Services, Employee Assistance Counselor, Family Advocacy Representative, Family Preservation Services Coordinator, Family Services Worker, Forensic Case Monitor, Gerontology Aide, HIV Mental Health Coordinator, Human Service Worker, Information and Referral Specialist, Job Coach, Life Skills Counselor, Membership Coordinator, Mental Health Aide, Mental Health Counselor, Nursing Home Administrator, Outpatient Health Specialist, Parole Officer, Policy Planning Specialist, Probation Officer, Program Coordinator/Manager, Psychological Aide, Public Health Manager, Research Analyst, Senior Negotiator, Social and Human Service Assistant, Social Services Aide, Social Work Assistant, Social Worker, Youth Worker. 4

Representative Employers: Federal/State/Local Government Agencies, Nonprofit Organizations, State Legislature, Research Centers, Community Development Organizations, Housing Development Firms, Community Centers, Social Services Agencies, Health Care Services Agencies, Social Enterprises, Child Welfare Agencies, Community Mental Health Agencies. Representative Practice Settings: Child Care & Welfare, Medical Facilities, Community Mental Health Agencies, Schools, Crisis Centers, Justice/Corrections Facilities, Private Practice, Churches, Federal and State Government, Not-For-Profit Agencies, For- Profit Corporations, Rural Services Providers, Nursing Homes, and more. This map is not intended to be a contract; either expressed or implied, between the University and the students, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to carry out the academic objectives of the University. TSU specifically reserves the right to change, delete or add to any MAP at any time within the student s period of study at the University. 5

URBAN STUDIES ACADEMIC MAP: DEGREE BS (120 CREDIT HOURS) This degree map is a semester-by-semester course schedule for students majoring in Urban Studies. The milestones listed to the right of each semester are designed to keep a student on track to graduate in four years. The s chedule serves as a general guideline to help students build a full schedule each semester. are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. When one or more milestones are missed, students should consult with an academic advisor to determine if another degree path would be more suitable. The mission of the Urban Studies program is to recruit, retain, and educate a diverse student body in the knowledge, skills and values of professional public service. In order to accomplish this mission, we will strive to do the following: Meet the professional development needs of students and those employed in the public, nonprofit, health and urban sectors by providing a quality program that builds skills in and knowledge of sociology, social work, urban affairs, public administration & leadership; Provide students with responsive, timely, and business friendly support services to promote retention and successful program completion; Conduct research and service activities supportive of these educational purposes; and Serve the public, nonprofit, health and urban sectors as a source of consultation, applied research, and knowledge of social programs, public policy & public management issues to the community. The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Urban Studies is an interdisciplinary degree designed to prepare students to enter careers in public policy, public administration, urban planning, and nonprofit management. Students gain knowledge across a diverse set of policy areas including education, health, housing, transportation, economics, and the environment. Students gain skills in research, policy analysis, nonprofit fundraising, community service, outreach, and leadership. This unique combination of knowledge and skills provides Urban Studies graduates with the training necessary to meet the demands of the changing urban workplace and new economy. For admission into the upper division courses of the Urban Studies program, students must (a) remove all high school deficiencies, (b) complete General Education courses, (c) earn a C or better in URBS 2010 and (d) earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on college-level coursework. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic at least once a semester. Once a student is approved to enroll in Urban Studies major courses, a C or higher must be earned in the major core courses. The core courses are: SOCI 3000, SOCI 4510, URBS 2010, URBS 3030, URBS 3670, URBS 3910, URBS 4250, URBS 4600, URBS 4850, and URBS 4900. Students who do not earn the required grade must repeat the course until the requisite score is made. The Urban Studies program offers concentrations in Community Leadership and Public Service, Planning, and Diversity (18 hours included with elective hours). The Urban Studies program also oversees the Nonprofit Management and Leadership minor (18 additional required credits). These 18 hours count toward your required elective credits. The chart below outlines the required courses for the three concentration options as well as the Nonprofit Management and Leadership minor. Concentration: Community Leadership & Public Service Concentration: Planning Concentration: Access & Diversity Minor: Nonprofit Management & Leadership URBS 3601 URBS 3500 SOCI 3700 NPMN 2100 URBS 3000 AGSC 2510 POLI 2220 NPMN 3100 MGMT 4250 * SOCI 2300 NPMN 3500 MGMT 3400 * SOWK 3200 NPMN 4100 MGMT 3010 * SOWK 3601 NPMN 4500 URBS 4700 * SOCI 4800 URBS 4905 *Four courses from the following: URBS 3500, AGSC 4090, AGSC 3580, AGSC 3590, AGSC 3550, GEOG 3150, GEOG 3100, REUD3200, REUD 3130, REUD 4100, CIVEN 3000 Tennessee State University recognizes that students have diverse learning, life, and professional experiences. The University provides opportunities for students to earn college credit toward the degree through a number of assessment options that evaluate their learning experiences. These paths are grouped under the category Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Various 1

means of earning PLA credit at TSU are the following: Advance Placement Program, American Council of Education (ACE) Military Credit, American Council on Education (ACE) other Assessed Credit, College Level Exam Program (CLEP), DSST Credit by Examination Program (includes DANTES Examination), Institutional Course Challenge Exams (Departmental Exams), International Baccalaureate Credit, Other Military Service, Portfolio Assessment. To learn more about PLA contact your academic advisor or the Office of Student Support Services for Adult and Distance Learners (615) 963-7001. Department Chair: Oscar Miller, Ph.D., Email: omiller@tnstate.edu Mapping Coordinator: Cara Robinson, Ph.D., crobin22@tnstate.edu, Department Web Address: http://www.tnstate.edu/cpsua/degrees/bs_urbanstudies.aspx Semester 1 Hrs. Semester 1 UNIV 1000* 1 ENGL 1010 3 Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before ENGL 1020, and HIST 2010, HIST 2020, HIST 2030, HIST 2050 or HIST 2700; Minimum grade C Required Humanities ** 3 SOCI 2010*** 3 COMM 2200 3 Total Hours 13 Declare Urban Studies as a major *An Orientation course taken at another University does NOT meet this requirement. Students with less than 60 credit hours must take UNIV 1000 at TSU. **Humanities-Students must take 3 credit hours from the following list: AREN 2310. ART 1010, THTR 1020, MUSC 1010, PHIL 1030, HIST 1000 or RELS 2010. ***The Department recommends SOCI 2010; however, the following courses will also meet the Social Science requirement AFAS 2010, ANTH 2300, ECON, 2010, GEOG 1010, HPSS 1510, POLI 1010 PSYC 2010, WMST 2000, and URBS 2010 Spring Schedule Semester 2 Hrs. Semester 2 ENGL 1020 3 Pre-Requisite Course: Must be taken before HIST 2010, HIST 2020, HIST 2030, HIST 2050 AND HIST 2700; Minimum grade C Required Natural Science* 4 Humanities ** 3 Lower Division Elective*** 3 MATH 1110 3 Total Hours 16 Meet with departmental advisor *Natural Science- Students must have 8 semester hours which includes the appropriate lab. The recommended courses are: BIOL 1010/1011, CHEM 1030/1031, PHYS 2010/2011 or ASTR 1010 **Humanities-Students must take 3 credit hours from the following list: AREN 2310, ART 1010, THTR 1020, MUSC 1010, PHIL 1030, HIST 1000 or RELS 2010. Students must remember not to duplicate a Humanities course option from a previous semester ***Lower and upper division electives may be taken in any academic department, however the program Urban Studies program recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-Profit Management and Leadership or a concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service for courses see the chart above in the narrative 2

Semester 3 Hrs. Semester 3 HIST 2010* 3 Lower Division Elective** 3 URBS 2010 3 Pre-requisite Course: Must be taken before enrolling in 3000 Level Courses; Minimum Grade of C Required ENGL LIT*** 3 Upper Division Elective** 3 *The Department recommends HIST 2010; however, HIST 2030, HIST 2050, HIST 2060 or HIST 2700 satisfy this requirement. **Lower and upper division electives may be taken in any academic department, however the program Urban Studies program recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-Profit Management and Leadership or a concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service for courses see the chart above in the narrative ***Courses within the range of ENGL 2012-2322 will meet this requirement Spring Schedule Semester 4 Hrs. Semester 4 Students should make application to the Upper Division Natural Science* 4 HIST 2020** 3 Lower Division Elective*** 3 Upper Division Elective*** 3 Upper Division Elective*** 3 Total Hours**** 16 Student Should Meet with Departmental Advisor *Natural Science- Students must have 8 semester hours which includes the appropriate lab. The recommended courses are: BIOL 1020/1021, CHEM 1040/1041, PHYS 2020/2021 or ASTR 1020. **The Department recommends HIST 2010; however, HIST 2030, HIST 2050, HIST 2060 or HIST 2700 satisfy this requirement. ***Lower and upper division electives may be taken in any academic department, however the program Urban Studies program recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-Profit Management and Leadership or a concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service for courses see the chart above in the narrative. Semester 5 Hrs. Semester 5 SOCI 3000 3 Pre-requisite Course: Must be taken before SOCI 4510; Minimum Grade of C Required URBS 3030 3 Minimum Grade of C Required URBS 3670 3 Minimum Grade of C Required Total Hours 15 Student Should Meet with Departmental Advisor *Upper division electives may be taken in any academic department; however, the program Urban Studies program recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-Profit Management and Leadership or a concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service for courses see the chart above in the narrative. 3

Spring Schedule Semester 6 Hrs. Semester 6 URBS 4850 or URBS 4890 3 Minimum Grade of C Required URBS 4600 3 Minimum Grade of C Required Total Hours 15 Review Senior Standing Form with Departmental Advisor *Upper division electives may be taken in any academic department; however, the program Urban Studies program recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-Profit Management and Leadership or a concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service for courses see the chart above in the narrative. Semester 7 Hrs. Semester 7 SOCI 4510 3 URBS 3910 3 Total Hours** 15 Review Senior Standing Form with departmental advisor (advisor will check to ensure that student will have 42 credits at the 3000-4000 level prior to graduation) *Upper division electives may be taken in any academic department, however the program Urban Studies program recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-Profit Management and Leadership or a concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service for courses see the chart above in the narrative. Spring Schedule Semester 8 Hrs. Semester 8 Apply for graduation; complete URBS Senior Exit Exam and Survey; complete TSU Exit Exam URBS 3520 3 URBS 4900 An internship option is available to meet the Senior Project 3 requirement; See academic advisor for guidance. Minimum Grade of C Required Total Hours* 15 *Upper division electives may be taken in any academic department, however the program Urban Studies program recommends taking electives leading to a minor in Non-Profit Management and Leadership or a concentration in Planning, Access and Diversity, or Community Leadership and Public Service for courses see the chart above in the narrative. Employment Information: This Urban Studies major prepares students for a wide variety of urban professions, active engagement in public service, and problem-solving. Urban studies students are well prepared to begin careers in government, nonprofit, or private sector organizations, and/or to pursue graduate-level study in the social sciences, public administration or planning. 4

Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Urban Planner, Policy Analyst, Transportation Planner, Housing Coordinator, Demographer, Health Policy Researcher, Program Director, Community Development Specialist, Legislative Assistant, Nonprofit Program Manager Representative Employers: Federal/State/Local Government Agencies (Departments of Transportation, Housing and Development Agencies, Planning Departments, Health and Human Services Programs, Economic Development Departments), Nonprofit Organizations, Policy Research Firms, Think tanks, State Legislature, University Research Centers, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Community Development Organizations, Housing Development Firms, Community Centers International study is available for all TSU students and may include opportunities for internships or taking course work towards various minors. International study may have an impact on the MAP; therefore, it is important to consult with the academic advisor for this major before participating in an international Program opportunity. Students interested in study abroad opportunities should contact the Office of International Programs and consult with their academic advisor. This map is not intended to be a contract; either expressed or implied, between the University and the students, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to carry out the academic objectives of the University. TSU specifically reserves the right to change, delete or add to any MAP at any time within the student s period of study at the University. 5