Degree Program

TCC offers, through its Department of Undergraduate Studies (DUS), programs that lead to the Bachelor of Science Degree with majors in Human Biology, Public Health, and a dual major in Public Health/ Biology. The Department offers many of the undergraduate courses to support those degrees while providing the undergraduate prerequisite science courses for entry into the DC program. Students may also opt to take DUS courses as non-degree seeking students.

•  Biology 1
•  Biology 2
•  General Chemistry 1
•  General Chemistry 2
•  Organic Chemistry 1
•  Organic Chemistry 2
•  General Physics
•  Kinesiology

The Department of Undergraduate Studies also offers courses in:

•  Epidemiology
•  Environmental Health
•  Foundation of Public Health
•  Advanced Topics in Public Health
•  Current Issues in Epidemiology
•  Maternal and Childhood Public Health
•  Genetics
•  Health and Social Behavior
•  Health Education and Promotion
•  Medical Terminology

Classes meet at varying times throughout the day and evening as well as on Saturday.

Several classes are offered each semester as self study courses.

For more information and application, contact the TCC Admissions Office at 281.998.6093 or 800.468.6839 or by e-mail at To fill out an application click here.