Articulation Agreements

Partnerships to provide a formalized pathway for student transfer.

Allied Health

Academic Dean: Dr. Elizabeth Williams, [email protected]

1. Freed-Hardeman University
   • Baptist University students who complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) will be guaranteed acceptance into the Freed Hardeman University (FHU) online MBA program, provided they meet all of the admission requirements specific to the FHU Graduate School.  FHU will agree to waive the GRE/GMAT requirement for students who have graduated from Baptist University with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and who intend to matriculate through the online MBA program.  And FHU will provide a 20% tuition discount to Baptist University students, upon acceptance into the online MBA program.  Students are responsible for any other costs (e.g. application fee, books, computer, technology fees, residency, etc.) that may be associated with the FHU application process and program/courses.

General Education and Health Studies

Academic Dean: Dr. Michelle McDonald, [email protected] 

1. A.T. Still University 
   • Public Health and Health Administration graduates of Baptist University who apply and are accepted into a master's program will be awarded a 20% discount of tuition costs.  These courses will be offered electronically via distance delivery.  Public Health and Health Administration graduates are eligible for the following programs:  Master of Public Health, Master of Public Health (Dental Emphasis), Master of Health Administration, or the Master of Science in Kinesiology.  Applicants are not required to complete the GMAT, GRE, or other graduate examinations.
2. Bethel University (Physician Assistant Studies Program)
   • Bethel University has guaranteed interviews for Baptist University Biomedical Sciences graduates who meet specific criteria.
3. Dyersburg State Community College (Health Information Technology)
   • Baptist University has guaranteed admissions to Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) students in our Health Administration program who have successfully completed their Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) at DSCC, and who have fulfilled admission requirements at Baptist University
4. Dyersburg State Community College (Pre-Health Professions, Pre-Physical Therapy Assistant and General Studies Programs)
   • Baptist University has guaranteed admissions to the Biomedical Program for Dyersburg State Community College graduates who have successfully completed their undergraduate degree in Pre-Health Professions, Pre-Physical Therapy and General Studies Programs at Dyersburg State Community College and who have fulfilled admission requirements at Baptist University.
5. Freed-Hardeman University
   • Baptist University students who complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) will be guaranteed acceptance into the Freed Hardeman University (FHU) online MBA program, provided they meet all of the admission requirements specific to the FHU Graduate School.  FHU will agree to waive the GRE/GMAT requirement for students who have graduated from Baptist University with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and who intend to matriculate through the online MBA program.  And FHU will provide a 20% tuition discount to Baptist University students, upon acceptance into the online MBA program.  Students are responsible for any other costs (e.g. application fee, books, computer, technology fees, residency, etc.) that may be associated with the FHU application process and program/courses.
6. Itawamba Community College
   • Baptist University has guaranteed admissions to the Public Health program for Itawamba graduates who have successfully completed their Associate's degree in Public Health Technology and have fulfilled admissions requirements for Baptist University.
7. Memphis Academy of Health Sciences - (High School)
   • Baptist Health Sciences University agrees to guarantee admission to Memphis Academy of Health Sciences students in its Biomedical Sciences who have successfully completed their high school diploma in the Health Sciences Program at Memphis Academy of Health Sciences and who have fulfilled Baptist University admission requirements.
8. Methodist University (Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Programs)
   • Methodist University has guaranteed admissions for 2 Baptist University Biomedical Sciences graduates into the Physical Therapy program and 2 Baptist University Biomedical Sciences graduates into the Occupational Therapy program who meet specific criteria.
9. NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
   • Admission Early Assurance Program increases the chances for Baptist University Biomedical Sciences graduates, who meet specific criteria, to be accepted into the Osteopathic Medicine program. 
10. Southern College of Optometry
    • Southern College of Optometry has guaranteed interviews for Baptist University Biomedical Sciences graduates who meet specific criteria.
11. Southwest Tennessee Community College (Physical Therapy Assistant Program)
    • Baptist University has guaranteed admissions to the Biomedical Program for Southwest Tennessee Community College graduates who have successfully completed their undergraduate degree in the Physical Therapy Assistant Program at Southwest Tennessee Community College and who have fulfilled admission requirements at Baptist University.
12. Union University (School of Pharmacy)
    • Union University has developed a preferred applicant agreement with Baptist Health Sciences University for students who meet specific criteria​
13. University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center (Clinical Laboratory Science Master’s Program)
    • The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Clinical Laboratory Science Master’s Program has guaranteed interviews for Baptist University Biomedical Sciences graduates who meet specific criteria.
14. William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM)
    • William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM) guarantees qualified Baptist University students’ admission to WCUCOM at the next registration date following their college graduation. Qualified students are granted entry into the program as they enter their freshman college year out of high school.

Nursing

Academic Dean: Dr. Cathy Stepter, [email protected] 

1. Freed-Hardeman University
   • Baptist University students who complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHS) will be guaranteed acceptance into the Freed Hardeman University (FHU) online MBA program, provided they meet all of the admission requirements specific to the FHU Graduate School.  FHU will agree to waive the GRE/GMAT requirement for students who have graduated from Baptist University with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher, and who intend to matriculate through the online MBA program.  And FHU will provide a 20% tuition discount to Baptist University students, upon acceptance into the online MBA program.  Students are responsible for any other costs (e.g. application fee, books, computer, technology fees, residency, etc.) that may be associated with the FHU application process and program/courses.