College of Health and Human Services

The College of Health and Human Services was formed in 1994 in order to provide quality education for professional practice in a variety of areas associated with health and human services. The college aspires to the highest standards of educational excellence, blending a professional perspective with a liberal arts and science foundation.

Within the College of Health and Human Services are the School of Nursing, the School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, and the Department of Athletic Training Education Program.

The college is committed to meeting the challenges of the next decade; hence, it emphasizes quality teaching and values scholarly activity. The college is committed to the development of its students into knowledgeable, caring, responsive and self-directed individuals able to meet the health and human caring needs of a diverse and complex society through change, advocacy and leadership within their communities.

As part of ongoing planning and evaluation, the College of Health and Human Services regularly evaluates student learning outcomes for each degree program.

School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management

The mission of the School of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management is to prepare students to become future leaders and scholars in hospitality, sport and tourism management by providing exemplary integrative and experiential academic preparation in a collaborative environment, to conduct seminal and applied research that impacts the hospitality, sport, and tourism industries on a local, national, and global level, and to provide professional and community service.

The total experience within the School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management facilitates students to have an exceptional fundamental education, engagement in service learning experiences, exposure to working professionals, and career preparation through internships. As a result, students are provided a competitive advantage in a job market that is projected to see continual growth.

The School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management prepares students for a variety of positions in the hospitality, sport and tourism industries. The goal of the faculty and School is to create an integrated academic learning environment for analyzing and resolving the challenges in the deliverance and business of hospitality, sport and tourism. The faculty and staff are committed to providing support for student achievement. Students can enter the hospitality, sport and tourism industries with exceptional knowledge, professional preparation, and the confidence to assume leadership positions.

The School of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management offers three undergraduate concentrations: (1) Hospitality Management, (2) Sport Management, and (3) Tourism Management. The focus of the undergraduate program is to provide a comprehensive educational experience and to train students for entry into the sport management, leisure services, and/ or tourism and hospitality occupations at the professional level.

Hospitality Management is the study of all people, activities, businesses, and/or organizations involved in providing service to support the restaurant, accommodation and/or event industries. Students graduating with a concentration in hospitality are prepared for careers in hotels, restaurants, resorts, conference centers, event management, casinos, retail, club management, entertainment, and other hospitality-related businesses.

Sport Management is the “study and practice of all people, activities, businesses, or organizations involved in producing, facilitating, promoting, or organizing any sport-related business or product” (Pitts and Stotlar, 2007). Students graduating with a concentration in sport are prepared for careers in interscholastic, intercollegiate, professional, and recreational sport as well as careers in event management, retail, sales, and other sport-related business.

Tourism Management is the study of all people, activities, businesses, organizations, and destinations involved in providing products and services to individuals traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for leisure and/or business. Students graduating with a concentration in tourism are prepared for careers in convention and visitors’ bureaus, resorts, destination marketing organizations, government tourism departments, conference centers, event management, theme parks, historic sites, nature-based tourism and other tourism-related businesses.

Department of Human Services and Social Work

Case Management Minor

A minor in Case Management is offered to students who desire a basic understanding of the process and foundational skill sets necessary to provide case management services in a variety of settings.

Human Services Major

The purpose of the human services major is twofold: (1) to prepare the graduate for entry level positions in a myriad of human services delivery systems where specialized training is not required, and (2) to prepare students for graduate education. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with an understanding of human behavior within the context of the social environment, an understanding of social and human service delivery systems, and basic skills in effective communication with client systems and basic skills in the development of intervention strategies to resolve interpersonal and social problems. A three-credit, 120-clock-hour field practicum is required.

Human Services Minor

A minor in human services is offered to students who desire basic understanding of the human services delivery system.

Social Work Major

The social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Accreditation and program graduates are eligible to sit for social work licensure examination. Social work licensure is required in the state of Alabama for those in the practice of social work. The principle educational objective of the social work program is the preparation of graduates for beginning level generalist social work practice. The curriculum is designed to provide the beginning-level practitioner an ability to apply an eclectic knowledge base guided by professional values; to use a wide range of intervention skills to target any-sized client system (micro to macro levels) while employing a planned change process directed toward client empowerment; to work effectively, under supervision, within social service delivery organizational structures while employing a wide range professional roles. A 12- credit-hour field practicum is required (minimum of 400 clock hours).

Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion

One of the oldest departments on campus, Kinesiology and Health Promotion consists of four undergraduate degree options and boasts more than 500 majors in the department. These degree options include Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health Education, & Physical Education.

Exercise Science

If a career in physical therapy, occupational therapy, clinical exercise testing and prescription, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, health-fitness/wellness, strength and conditioning or nutrition is in your future, a Bachelor of Science in exercise science is a perfect fit. This competitive program includes concentrations in pre-health professions, health and wellness, or nutrition, and incorporates coursework from five academic departments spread across two colleges.

With an emphasis on preparation for entry into graduate health profession schools in the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and physician assistant, you will be prepared to successfully enter into graduate health profession schools nationwide. Upon completion of the program, you will also be prepared to sit for certification examinations offered through the American College of Sports Medicine, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and other organizations in the related fields of health and fitness, clinical exercise testing, and strength and conditioning.

Health Education

The Bachelor of Science degree in health education (Teaching Certification) prepares teachers to impact 6th – 12th grade students through concepts of nutrition, exercise, rest, disease prevention, and safety. Prospective health teachers will learn innovative classroom teaching strategies using the latest technology for instructional delivery. Through this preparation the health education graduate will be highly prepared to meet the challenges of growing health concerns across our nation by educating our youth.

Physical Education

If you are passionate about teaching others the skills necessary to participate in health enhancing sport and physical activity for life, the Bachelor of Science in physical education (Teaching Certification) at Troy is for you. This program prepares preschool – 12th grade teachers to impact students in team, individual, and lifetime sport skills in order to enhance their quality of life beyond their school years. At Troy University our physical education program is based on three beliefs, 1. Teach students the proper skills necessary to participate in a variety of sport, individual, and lifetime activities, 2. Provide opportunities for the student to learn and participate in a wide variety of physical activities, 3. By doing so the student will find something they enjoy and are successful at and will continue to

Many of our graduates in health and physical education choose to double major. This is highly recommended by our department to provide more opportunities for our graduates. It is for this reason our department has such a high job placement rate. Troy University has set itself apart from many other programs (at other Universities throughout the state and southeast) by offering both majors and the option to double major. A mere 18 hours extra (one more semester) can provide the graduate with two degrees and prepare them for dual certification in physical education and health education making them more marketable than a graduate with only one of the aforementioned degrees.

School of Nursing

The School of Nursing programs are designed to develop expertise necessary for the practice of nursing in a complex, changing health care system. Faculty are well qualified, and the ASN, BSN, MSN and DNP programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Ga., 30326, 404-975- 5000) and approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Degree programs are offered at the associate (ASN), baccalaureate (BSN), master’s (MSN) and doctoral (DNP) levels. Mobility options are available for registered nurses seeking to earn a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. For more information, visit the School of Nursing.

Students are accepted for admission to the ASN (Montgomery Campus) and BSN (Troy and Dothan Campus) programs in the spring and fall semesters. The ASN degree may be completed in five semesters. The BSN degree may be completed in nine semesters. Registered nurses may receive advanced placement in the online RN Mobility track of the BSN Program. For information related to progression from RN Mobility track to the Family Nurse Practitioner or Healthcare Informatics and Nursing Leadership tracks in the MSN Program or the DNP program, consult the Graduate Catalog. Admission to the School of Nursing is selective, based on established criteria for each program.

All students must maintain current CPR certification, annual proof of TB testing, and proof of annual physical examination when enrolled in clinical nursing courses. Students are responsible for their own medical care if needed in the clinical setting and must have health insurance. Students must abide by Centers for Disease Control, HIPAA, and OSHA guidelines. Students must present titer reports for Hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella zoster. Drug screening and criminal background information are required before students may attend clinical course practicums. Students may have additional requirements based on specific facility policies. Standardized achievement tests are required at various points in the undergraduate programs of learning.

Students in the School of Nursing must comply with legal, moral and legislative standards in accordance with the Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code. A student may be denied permission to write the licensing examination to become a registered nurse (RN) if he/she has been convicted of a felony.

Challenge examinations are available for various courses for students who meet the eligibility criteria. No nursing course may be audited before it is taken for credit.

Many nursing courses have additional laboratory fees. These fees are printed in the schedule of classes.

Admission is competitive. All students who meet minimum requirements may not be admitted.

Applied Health Sciences Program

(121 Hours)

Applied Health Sciences Minor

(18 Hours)

Students will select 18 credit hours of approved Nursing, Sociology and Psychology courses with at least one course in each area. Nine (9) credit hours must be upper level.

Case Management Minor

(18 Hours)

Exercise Science Program

(123 Hours)

This degree has specialized general studies requirements (see areas III-V). Students should consult with an Exercise Science Program adviser along with this catalog. Students enrolled in the Exercise Science Program should select an area of concentration from the following: Wellness and Fitness, Nutrition, or Pre-Health Professions. Students considering applying to a graduate health professions school (e.g. PT, OT, PA) assume responsibility for determining appropriate prerequisite courses required for admission.

Students must achieve a C or better in all courses contained in Area III, Area V, program core, and concentrations. If a student earns a D or F in any of these courses the course must be repeated.

All Exercise Science Program students must present proof of professional liability insurance in order to enroll in KHP 4498 Internship in Exercise Science. Professional liability insurance may be purchased through the College of Health and Human Services, and must be maintained in force through completion of the internship.

Exercise Science Minor

(18 Hours)

Health Education Major

(127 Hours)

For professional studies information, see the College of Education section of this catalog

NOTE: Students seeking Alabama Teacher certification in health education should select education as a second major. Students should consult with their advisers concerning all certification requirements.

Health Promotion Minor

(18 Hours)

Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management

Addendum: Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management Degree

Updated 6/21/2019

(120 Hours)

Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management majors must earn a grade of C or better in all major courses for credit toward graduation. If a student earns a D or F in any major course, he/she must repeat that course.

The School of Hospitality, Sport & Tourism Management believes the practical experience gained through an internship is essential to the student’s education and professional growth. Therefore, all undergraduate students seeking a Bachelor of Science in HSTM are required to complete an internship.

All Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management majors should also select one 18-hour minor. This minor may be a minor housed in the School which include Event Management, Hospitality Management, Sport Management, Tourism Management, Recreation, or a minor outside the School.

Sport Management Minor

(18 Hours)

Hospitality Management Minor

(18 Hours)

Tourism Management Minor

(18 Hours)

Event Management Minor

(18 Hours)

Event Management Minor - Hospitality Management Concentration

(18 Hours)

Event Management Minor - Tourism Management Concentration

(18 Hours)

Recreation Minor Non-HSTM Majors

(18 Hours)

Recreation Minor - Hospitality Management Concentration

(18 Hours)

Recreation Minor - Sport Management Concentration

(18 Hours)

Recreation Minor - Tourism Management Majors

(18 Hours)

Human Services Major

(36 Hours)

Human Services Minor

(18 Hours)

Nursing, Associate of Science (ASN)

Addendum: Nursing, Associate of Science Major
Updated 08/06/19

Addendum: Nursing (ASN & NSG 1151)
Updated 10/02/19

(70 Hours)

Admission

Students are admitted into the ASN Program in the spring and fall terms. The Admissions Committee reviews all records of qualified applicants. Applicants receive a ranking based on measurable criteria (i.e., test scores, GPA, etc.). Deadline for filing application and all required admission documentation is May 30 for fall admission and Oct. 1 for spring admission.

For admission to the ASN program, the student must:

1. submit application for admission to undergraduate studies with $30 application fee;
2. submit Official high school transcript or the equivalent (GED). A high school transcript or GED is not required for students transferring in a minimum 24 semester hours of college credit;
3. Submit Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended;
   • The test must have been taken within the 2 years prior to the date of application for admission.
   • If the student submits TEAS scores (from exams taken twice during the 2 year period), the highest score will be considered. If more than 2 attempts are submitted, only the first two taken during the two year period would be considered.
4. submit Official admission test scores. The ASN program accepts a “Proficient Score” on the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills)
5. meet all unconditional admission requirements for freshman students as listed in the Troy University undergraduate catalog and ; have a minimum grade point average GPA of at least 2.0/4.0 scale on all college work attempted at the undergraduate level and a minimum grade point average of at least 2.5/4.0 scale on all college work attempted at Troy University at the undergraduate level. If less than 24 HR of college work has been attempted, you must have a minimum 2.5/4.0 High School GPA or a GED with a score of 500; and
6. meet core performance standards required for duties of the nursing profession (copy of standards available upon request).

NOTE: If a student is attempting to transfer credit for nursing courses from another accredited school of nursing, a letter from the dean/director of that school must be submitted stating that the student was eligible for continuation in the nursing program. If the student was not eligible for continuation in the program, the student must take all required Troy University ASN nursing courses (i.e., no nursing courses will be transferred).

Progression

1. Student must maintain an overall Troy University GPA of at least 2.0 on 4.0 scale while enrolled in nursing courses.
2. Student must earn a grade of C (74%) or better in each required course.
3. A student will be able to repeat a nursing course only one time to achieve a grade of C or better .
4. A student may repeat only one ASN Program nursing course (with the exception of NSG 2204 or NSG 2213); therefore, a second D or F in any ASN nursing course (with the exception of NSG 2204, or NSG 2213) will result in automatic dismissal from the Program.
5. Student must make 90% or higher on a dosage and solutions calculation examination in NSG 1151 to progress in the program.
6. Student must satisfactorily complete an NCLEX predictor exam in NSG 2280.
7. Student must complete the program within four years from the date of initial enrollment in the first clinical nursing course (NSG 1131 and/or NSG 1135) to remain in the program. Whether a student drops, fails or withdraws from NSG 1131 or NSG 1135 the student can only re-enroll once more. If a student drops, fails, or withdraws a second time, the student will be dismissed from the ASN program.

Degree

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is awarded the Associate of Science in Nursing degree and may then apply to the Board of Nursing to write the licensing examination to become a registered nurse (RN).

Location

The ASN program is located at 340 Montgomery Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104. The clinical facilities used for student learning experiences are located within an approximate 50-mile radius of Montgomery. Students are responsible for their transportation.

Nursing, Bachelor of Science (BSN)

(124 Hours)

Admission

Admission to the BSN program is competitive. Meeting minimal admission criteria does not guarantee acceptance. For admission to the BSN program, students must

1. have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on 4.0 scale. (All hours attempted are used in calculation of overall GPA.)
2. file written application with the School of Nursing. Consult academic adviser or BSN Coordinator. For information regarding BSN courses on the Dothan campus, please contact the School of Nursing at (334) 983-6556 EXT 1435.Deadlines for receipt of BSN applications are March 15 for fall semester and Sept. 15 for spring semester. Registered Nurse students enrolling in the RN Mobility track should contact the RN Mobility Assistant Coordinator for admission times.
3. have successfully completed general studies courses. A grade of C or above is required in many of these courses. For additional information, contact the office of the BSN Program Coordinator or visit the School of Nursing website at www.troy.edu.
4. have a current, unencumbered RN license in state of clinical practice if student is entering the RN Mobility course sequence.
5. be able to achieve certain core performance standards required by the duties of the nursing profession.
6. If transferring from another school of nursing, submit a letter from the dean/department chair of that school stating that the student was eligible for continuation in the school. Students transferring from another school of nursing who are not or were not eligible to continue in the nursing program in which they are/were enrolled are not eligible for admission to Troy University’s BSN program unless they first completed an associate degree program from a regionally accredited institution and/or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accreditation and are registered nurses.

Progression

1. Students are required to have an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for enrollment in the Clinical Nursing Sequence.
2. Students are required to make a grade of C or better in each nursing course.
3. Students may repeat only one 3300-4400 level nursing course required in the BSN clinical nursing sequence (with the exception of NSG 3315, Pathophysiology): therefore, a second D or F in any 3300-4400 level nursing course (with the exception of NSG 3315 Pathophysiology) will result in automatic dismissal from the program.
4. Students who are planning to apply, or have applied, but have not yet begun, the BSN Clinical Nursing Sequence, may repeat only one 3300-4400 level nursing course from the required courses in the clinical nursing sequence; thereafter, a D or F in a 3300-4400 level nursing course will automatically disqualify the student from entering the BSN Clinical Nursing Sequence.
5. Students who drop or fail a theory or clinical course with a co-requisite component must drop the co-requisite course.
6. Satisfactory performance on an exit exam is required for completion of NSG 4417 Professional Nursing Seminar. (Note: Exit exam is not required for students in the RN Mobility track.)
7. Students must graduate within 150% of program completion time (7 semesters to be completed in no more than 3 1/2 years) from date of admission to the clinical nursing sequence to date of graduation from BSN program.

Additional policies related to the BSN program may be found on the School of Nursing website. Enrollment may be limited based on available resources.

Degree

Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is awarded the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and may then apply to the Board of Nursing to write the licensing examination to become a registered nurse (RN).

Locations

The clinical facilities used for student learning experiences in the BSN generic track are located in Troy and surrounding communities. Students are responsible for transportation and the cost of meals. For child health nursing, students may be assigned to learning experiences in Birmingham, Alabama.

The clinical facilities used for students in the RN Mobility track are located in a variety of settings and geographical locations.

Selected General Studies course requirements may differ for students admitted to the RN Mobility program. See the director of admission and records at the School of Nursing in Montgomery for further information.

Nutrition Minor

(18 Hours)

Physical Education Major

(128 Hours)

For professional studies information, see the College of Education section of this catalog.

NOTE: Students seeking Alabama Teacher certification in physical education should select education as a second major. Students should consult with their advisers concerning all certification requirements.

Coaching Minor

(18 Hours) 

Students must select one (1) of two (2) or three (3) courses from Sections 1-7.

Social Work Program

Specialized General Studies Requirements

Students will complete the general studies requirements as outlined in the general studies section of this catalog with the following exception. In AREA II take COM 2241 and any 1000- 2000 level Literature Series (6 hours); and, in Area IV take a History Series (6 hours). The following general studies courses are required for social work majors: ANT 2200, ECO 2251, POL 2241, PSY 2200, SOC 2275, and PSY 3304. Courses will similar course content in General Studies may be considered for substitution by the department chair.

Admission to the professional social work curriculum

Students must be admitted to the professional social work curriculum in order to enroll in advanced social work courses, beginning with SWK 3390. Students are encouraged to declare social work as a major during the freshman or sophomore year in order to ensure that they will meet the requirements for admission in a timely manner. Otherwise, the student may be out of sequence in meeting program requirements. Admission to the professional social work curriculum is usually accomplished during the first semester of the junior year concurrent with enrollment in SWK 2250, which precedes enrollment in SWK 3390 the following semester. To be eligible to apply for admission, each social work major must (1) have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (on a 4 point scale) in all college courses attempted and have completed a minimum of 30 semester hours, and (2) have completed ENG 1101 and 1102 or ENG 1103 and 1104; COM 2241 or 2243; HS 2240, 3310 and 3370; and SWK 2250 and 2280 (or be currently enrolled) with a grade of C or better. Procedures for applying for admission to the professional social work curriculum may be obtained from the Department of Social Work. Students completing all but 3-6 hours of general studies courses will have the best opportunity of being unconditionally accepted into the program. Students with more than 6 hours may have a delayed acceptance or conditional admission.

Progression in Social Work

1. Students are required to make a grade of C or better in each of the required departmental core and professional curriculum courses (all HS, RHB, and SWK prefixed courses.)
2. Students may repeat only one 3000-4000 level departmental course; thereafter, a D or F in any 3000-4000 level departmental required course will result in automatic dismissal from the social work program.
3. A student remains in good standing by maintaining, at a minimum, a 2.5 GPA in all course work taken and a 2.5 GPA in all required departmental and professional courses.

Health and Wellness Promotion Program

Addendum: Promotion Major Degree Requirements

Updated 6/3/2019

(120-122 Hours)