This program is designed for the student interested in pursuing admission into medical school or a professional program in the allied health professions, such as physical or occupational therapist, nurse, or physician assistant.
The Pre-Therapy and Allied Health option requires the completion of one of four professional tracks:
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Physician Assistant and Medicine
Baccalaureate Core Requirements (48)
14 of the 48 credits required in the baccalaureate core may be fulfilled by courses in the Pre-therapy and Allied Health option.
Core Curriculum (31)
EXSS 312. *Sociocultural Dimensions of Physical Activity (3)
EXSS 322. Anatomical Kinesiology (4)
EXSS 323. Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise (4)
EXSS 324. Exercise Physiology (4)
EXSS 325. Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription (2)
EXSS 370. Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (3)
EXSS 371. Measurement in Exercise and Sport Science (4)
EXSS 411. Movement Skill Learning and Control (3)
EXSS 444. Adapted Physical Activity (4)
Pre-Therapy and Allied Health Option (13)
EXSS 132. Intro to the Allied Health Professions (1)
EXSS 313. Lifespan Motor Development (4)
EXSS 343. Allied Health Practicum (2)
EXSS 381. ^Analysis of Critical Issues in Exercise and Sport Science (3)
EXSS 414. Physical Activity and Aging (3)
Supporting Courses (8)
NUTR 240. Human Nutrition (3)
ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
PHAR 210. Terminology of the Health Sciences (2)
All courses above must be taken in the normal grading basis, A–F.
Additionally, the Pre-Therapy and Allied Health option requires completion of one of the following four professional tracks:
1. Professional Track: Nursing
Science and Social Science Courses (74)
CH 121. General Chemistry (5)
CH 122. *General Chemistry (5)
CH 130. General Chemistry of Living Systems (4)
COMM 218. *Interpersonal Communication (3)
H 225. *Social and Individual Health Determinants (4)
H 312. *AIDS and STDs in Modern Society (3)
H 320. *Introduction to Human Disease (3)
MB 230. *Introductory Microbiology (4)
MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
PH 201. *General Physics (5)
PHL 205. *Ethics (4)
PHL 444. *Biomedical Ethics (4)
PSY 201, PSY 202. *General Psychology (3,3)
PSY 350. Human Lifespan Development (3)
SOC 204. *Introduction to Sociology (3)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy and Physiology (3,3,3)
Z 341, Z 342, Z 343. Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab (2,2,2)
Total=74
Total Credits Required for this Option 162–165.
Additional elective credits to complete a total of 180 credits is required for a degree.
Strongly Suggested Electives
ANTH 483. *Medical Anthropology (3)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
COMM 114. *Argument and Critical Discourse (3)
H 210. *Introduction to Health Services and Organizations (3)
NUTR 312. *Issues in Nutrition and Health (3)
MB 390. *The World According to Microbes (3)
Additional Suggested Electives
EXSS 380. Therapeutic Modalities (4)
EXSS 385. Therapeutic Exercise (4)
H 250. Introduction to Health Care Organization and Administration (3)
PH 202, PH 203. *General Physics (5,5)
PSY 432. Physiological Psychology (3)
PSY 442. Perception (3)
SOC 205. *Institutions and Social Change (3)
SOC 340. Deviant Behavior and Social Control (4)
It is strongly suggested that the courses above also be taken in the normal grading basis, A–F.
2. Professional Track: Occupational Therapy
Science and Social Science Courses (95)
BI 101. *General Biology (4)
CH 121. General Chemistry (5)
CH 122, CH 123. *General Chemistry (5,5)
Choose one of the following communication courses:
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
COMM 114. *Argument and Critical Discourse (3)
COMM 218. *Interpersonal Communication (3)
EXSS 380. Therapeutic Modalities (4)
EXSS 385. Therapeutic Exercise (4)
MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
PH 201, PH 202. *General Physics (5,5)
PSY 201, PSY 202. *General Psychology (3,3)
PSY 330. Brain and Behavior (3)
PSY 350. Human Lifespan Development (3)
PSY 381. Abnormal Psychology (3)
SOC 204. *Introduction to Sociology (3)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy and Physiology (3,3,3)
Z 341, Z 342, Z 343. Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab (2,2,2)
Applied Art Courses (choose two) (6)
Cross-Cultural Studies/Diversity Course (choose one) (3)
Humanities Courses (choose three) (9)
Total=87
Total Credits Required for this Option 165–168.
Additional elective credits to complete a total of 180 credits is required for a degree.
Strongly Suggested Electives
ANTH 483. *Medical Anthropology (3)
BI 103. *General Biology (3)
H 320. *Introduction to Human Disease (3)
PAC Physical activity course (3)
PHL 444. *Biomedical Ethics (4)
PSY 432. Physiological Psychology (3)
PSY 442. Perception (3)
SOC 205. *Institutions and Social Change (3)
SOC 340. Deviant Behavior and Social Control (4)
Additional Suggested Electives
H 210. *Introduction to Health Sciences and Organizations (3)
H 225. *Social and Individual Health Determinants (4)
H 312. *AIDS and STDs in Modern Society (3)
MB 230. *Introductory Microbiology (4)
MB 390. *The World According to Microbes (3)
NUTR 312. *Issues in Nutrition and Health (3)
It is strongly suggested that the courses above also be taken in the normal grading basis, A–F.
3. Professional Track: Physical Therapy
Science and Social Science Courses (84–92)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of Biology (4,4,4)
CH 121. General Chemistry (5)
and CH 122, CH 123. *General Chemistry (5,5)
or CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General Chemistry (5,5,5)
Choose one of the following communication courses:
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
COMM 114. *Argument and Critical Discourse (3)
COMM 218. *Interpersonal Communication (3)
EXSS 380. Therapeutic Modalities (4)
EXSS 385. Therapeutic Exercise (4)
MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General Physics (5,5,5)
PSY 201, PSY 202. *General Psychology (3,3)
Choose two of the following psychology courses:
PSY 330. Brain and Behavior (3)
PSY 350. Human Lifespan Development (3)
PSY 381. Abnormal Psychology (3)
SOC 204. *Introduction to Sociology (3)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy and Physiology (3,3,3)
Z 341, Z 342, Z 343. Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab (2,2,2)
Total=87–92
Total Credits Required for this Option 166–169.
Additional elective credits to complete a total of 180 credits is required for a degree.
Strongly Suggested Electives
BB 350. Elementary Biochemistry (4)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
CH 337. Organic Chemistry Lab (4)
H 225. *Social and Individual Health Determinants (4)
H 320. *Introduction to Human Disease (3)
MB 230. *Introductory Microbiology (4)
PHL 444. *Biomedical Ethics (4)
Additional Suggested Electives
ANTH 483. *Medical Anthropology (3)
H 210. *Introduction to Health Services and Organizations (3)
H 312. *AIDS and STDs in Modern Society (3)
MB 390. *The World According to Microbes (3)
NUTR 312. *Issues in Nutrition and Health (3)
PSY 432. Physiological Psychology (3)
PSY 442. Perception (3)
SOC 205. *Institutions and Social Change (3)
SOC 340. Deviant Behavior and Social Control (4)
It is strongly suggested that the courses above also be taken in the normal grading basis, A–F.
4. Professional Track: Physician Assistant and Medicine
Science and Social Science Courses (91–96)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of Biology (4,4,4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
CH 121. General Chemistry (5)
CH 122, CH 123. *General Chemistry (5,5)
or CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General Chemistry (5,5,5)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
CH 337. Organic Chemistry Lab (4)
Choose one of the following communication courses:
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
COMM 114. *Argument and Critical Discourse (3)
COMM 218. *Interpersonal Communication (3)
MB 302, MB 303. General Microbiology, Lab (3,2)
MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General Physics (5,5,5)
PSY 201, PSY 202. *General Psychology (3,3)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy and Physiology (3,3,3)
Z 341, Z 342, Z 343. Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab (2,2,2)
Total=91–96
Total required credits for this option=175–178.
Additional elective credits to complete a total of 180 credits is required for a degree.
Strongly Suggested Electives
BB 350. Elementary Biochemistry (4)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
H 320. *Introduction to Human Disease (3)
PHL 444. *Biomedical Ethics (4)
PSY 330. Brain and Behavior (3)
PSY 350. Human Lifespan Development (3)
PSY 381. Abnormal Psychology (3)
Additional Suggested Electives
ANTH 483. *Medical Anthropology (3)
EXSS 380. Therapeutic Modalities (4)
EXSS 385. Therapeutic Exercise (4)
H 210. *Introduction to Health Services and Organizations (3)
H 225. *Social and Individual Health Determinants (4)
H 312. *AIDS and STDs in Modern Society (3)
MB 390. *The World According to Microbes (3)
NUTR 312. *Issues in Nutrition and Health (3)
PSY 432. Physiological Psychology (3)
It is strongly suggested that the courses above also be taken in the normal grading basis, A–F.
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