Health Sciences, Therapeutical Science, B.S.

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The mission of the Health Sciences: Therapeutic Science program is to provide students with interdisciplinary coursework, thoughtfully planned experiences, and personal advising to prepare them for successful application and acceptance to graduate programs such as Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Chiropractic, and others.

Science Core Certificate [17 Credits]

CHM 103 - General Chemistry I 4 Credit(s).
SCI 298 - Introduction to Research Methods 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
BIO 110 - Introductory Biology I 4 Credit(s). * Required for Secondary Education (Ag Ed)
BIO 111 - Introductory Biology II 4 Credit(s). * Required for Health Science, Health & Human Performance, and Nursing
Choose 1 of the following three:
MTH 107 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).
MTH 111 - Pre-Calculus I 3 Credit(s).
MTH 203 - Concepts in Calculus 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
MTH 208 - Introductory Statistics 3 Credit(s).
ESC 202 - Quantitative Environmental Methods and Statistics 4 Credit(s).

Therapeutical Science

Therapeutical Science is designed to serve as a course of study for students interested in applying to programs awarding the following degrees: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MOT), and Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), among others (see Articulation Agreement list). Careful planning of professional electives is important to ensure preparation for application to specific programs and schools

Health Science Required Courses [15 Credits]

PSY 201 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s).
SCI 198 - Medical Terminology Basics 2 Credit(s).
SCI 398 - Junior Seminar 3 Credit(s).
SCI 498 - Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following two:
CHM 104 - General Chemistry II 4 Credit(s).
CHM 105 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 4 Credit(s).

Therapeutical Science Required Courses [36 Credits]

BIO 254 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s).
BIO 255 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s).
HHP 340 - Biomechanics 3 Credit(s).
HHP 341 - Applied Biomechanics 1 Credit(s).
HHP 355 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s).
HHP 357 - Applied Exercise Physiology 1 Credit(s).
PHY 201 - General Physics I 4 Credit(s).
PHY 202 - General Physics II 4 Credit(s).
PSY 210 - Human Growth and Development - Lifespan 3 Credit(s).
PSY 320 - Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit(s).
SOC 101 - General Sociology 3 Credit(s).
SCI 499 - Internship 3 Credit(s).

Therapeutical Science Electives [9 Credits]

Any BIO, CHM, HHP, PSY, SOC courses not already requirements for major or others approved by Program Coordinator.

Health Sciences, Therapeutical Science, B.S.

Science Core Certificate [17 Credits]

Therapeutical Science

Health Science Required Courses [15 Credits]

Therapeutical Science Required Courses [36 Credits]

Therapeutical Science Electives [9 Credits]

Total Credit Hours Required in Certificates: 17

Total Credit Hours Required in Program: 60

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 120