BS in Exercise Science to Doctor of Occupational Therapy (3+3)

Leadership

Name: E. Adel Herge, OTD, OTR/L FAOTA
Position:
  • Professor
  • Site Program Coordinator, BS OTD Program
Position: Department of Occupational Therapy
Organization: Jefferson - East Falls Campus
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Curriculum

This six-year (3+3) accelerated program allows students to complete undergraduate coursework in the natural and physical sciences, humanities, and social sciences to meet program prerequisites and general education hallmarks in three years. These courses provide a solid foundation in critical thinking, communication, and writing. Students meeting all program prerequisites and academic standards are guaranteed admission into the professional phase of the program. Students who do not meet these requirements will be eligible to complete a four-year BS in Exercise Science degree.      

Total Credits Year 1-3 : 104
Total Credits for Hallmarks: 40

Pre-Professional Phase:

Fall Semester
FYS100Pathways Seminar1
WRIT101Writing Seminar I: Written Communication3
CHEM103Chemistry I Lecture3
CHEM103LChemistry I Lab1
MATH102 or 110Quantitative Reasoning: Pre-calculus or higher3
PSYCH101Introduction to Psychology3
BIO103Biology I Lecture3
BIO103LBiology I Lab1
SEMESTER CREDITS18
Spring Semester
EXSC110Introduction to Exercise Science1
AVIS101American Visions3
PSYCH213Developmental Psychology*3
CHEM104Chemistry II Lecture3
CHEM104LChemistry II Lab1
BIO104Biology II Lecture3
BIO104LBiology II Lab1
XXXXXXXXElective3
SEMESTER CREDITS18

Fall Semester
PSYCH201Abnormal Psychology3
GDIV2XXGlobal Diversity (Incl world languages)3
BIO201Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture3
BIO201LAnatomy & Physiology I Lab1
EXSC315Statistics for the Exercise Sciences 3
WRIT201Writing Seminar II: Multimedia Communication3
SEMESTER CREDITS16
Spring Semester
XXXXXXXXElective or *Exercise Science Elective3
GCIT2XXGlobal Citizenship (Incl world languages)3
ETHIC2XXEthics3
ADIV2XXAmerican Diversity3
BIO202Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture3
BIO202LAnatomy & Physiology II Lab1
EXSC210Developing the Interprofessional Team1
SEMESTER CREDITS17

Fall Semester
ISEM3XXIntegrative Seminar3
PHYS111Physics I4
CGIS300Contemporary Global Issues3
EXSC312Psychological Theory of Health & Exercise3
EXSC311Sports Nutrition3
EXSC313Safety, First Aid & Injury Prevention3
SEMESTER CREDITS19
Spring Semester
PHYS112Physics II3
EXSC330Internship I3
XXXXXXXElective or *Exercise Science Elective3
EXSC310Exercise Physiology3
PHIL499Philosophies of the Good Life3

SEMESTER CREDITS

Total Credits

16

104

Year 4 - Doctor of Occupational Therapy