BS in Exercise Science to Doctor of Occupational Therapy (3+3)
Leadership
Position:
- Professor
- Site Program Coordinator, BS OTD Program
Position:
Department of Occupational Therapy
Organization:
Jefferson - East Falls Campus
Email:
Email E. Adel Herge
Contact Number(s):
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
| FYS | 100 | Pathways Seminar | 1 |
| WRIT | 101 | Writing Seminar I: Written Communication | 3 |
| CHEM | 103 | Chemistry I Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM | 103L | Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| MATH | 102 or 110 | Quantitative Reasoning: Pre-calculus or higher | 3 |
| PSYCH | 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| BIO | 103 | Biology I Lecture | 3 |
| BIO | 103L | Biology I Lab | 1 |
| SEMESTER CREDITS | 18 | ||
Spring Semester
| EXSC | 110 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 1 |
| AVIS | 101 | American Visions | 3 |
| PSYCH | 213 | Developmental Psychology* | 3 |
| CHEM | 104 | Chemistry II Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM | 104L | Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| BIO | 104 | Biology II Lecture | 3 |
| BIO | 104L | Biology II Lab | 1 |
| XXXX | XXXX | Elective | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDITS | 18 | ||
Fall Semester
| PSYCH | 201 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| GDIV | 2XX | Global Diversity (Incl world languages) | 3 |
| BIO | 201 | Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture | 3 |
| BIO | 201L | Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| EXSC | 315 | Statistics for the Exercise Sciences | 3 |
| WRIT | 201 | Writing Seminar II: Multimedia Communication | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDITS | 16 | ||
Spring Semester
| XXXX | XXXX | Elective or *Exercise Science Elective | 3 |
| GCIT | 2XX | Global Citizenship (Incl world languages) | 3 |
| ETHIC | 2XX | Ethics | 3 |
| ADIV | 2XX | American Diversity | 3 |
| BIO | 202 | Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture | 3 |
| BIO | 202L | Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| EXSC | 210 | Developing the Interprofessional Team | 1 |
| SEMESTER CREDITS | 17 | ||
Fall Semester
| ISEM | 3XX | Integrative Seminar | 3 |
| PHYS | 111 | Physics I | 4 |
| CGIS | 300 | Contemporary Global Issues | 3 |
| EXSC | 312 | Psychological Theory of Health & Exercise | 3 |
| EXSC | 311 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| EXSC | 313 | Safety, First Aid & Injury Prevention | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDITS | 19 | ||
Spring Semester
| PHYS | 112 | Physics II | 3 |
| EXSC | 330 | Internship I | 3 |
| XXXX | XXX | Elective or *Exercise Science Elective | 3 |
| EXSC | 310 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PHIL | 499 | Philosophies of the Good Life | 3 |
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SEMESTER CREDITS Total Credits |
16 104 |
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