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A maximum of 18 semester hours of credit earned through these examinations may be applied by undergraduate students to the total number of semester hours required for graduation. Credit will be received as "pass," that is, no hours attempted or quality points will be computed in the examinee's quality point average. AP, CLEP and DSST credit may not be acceptable for PreProfessional and Education majors.

Environmental Studies

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Communication, General

Information Technology

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Education, General

Special Education and Teaching, General

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

English Language and Literature, General

General Studies

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Mathematics, General

Museology/Museum Studies

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Chemistry, General

Psychology, General

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Political Science and Government, General

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

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Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

Business Administration and Management, General

Human Resources Development

History, General

WE ARE PIONEERS Pioneers are adventurers and trailblazers - we lead by example. Pioneers forge pathways through new frontiers. Pioneers are brave, resilient, and resourceful. We are pioneers. At Tusculum, you will be challenged to innovate, engage, experiment, and persevere as you discover your own purpose. Along your path, you will be encouraged, empowered, supported, and inspired. It's the Pioneer way. We are the first university in Tennessee, the first university in Tennessee to educate African American students, the first Presbyterian-affiliated institution to admit women, and the first in East Tennessee to offer educational programs for working adults. OUR MISSION Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, enrich personal lives, and equip career-ready professionals.

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