Pre-Professional Career Prep
Pre-Occupational Therapy Track
In addition to the required courses for either of the concentrations in the exercise science major, students must take:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PS111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| or PS113 | Foundations of Psychology | |
| SO101 | Principles of Sociology | 3.0 |
| PS223 | Psychopathology | 3.0 |
| PS227 | Lifespan Development | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 12.0 | |
Pre-Physical Therapy Track
In addition to the required courses for the exercise science concentration in the major, students must take:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Precalculus | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Select one of the following sequences: | 8.0 | |
| College Physics I and College Physics II | ||
| University Physics I and University Physics II | ||
| PS111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| or PS113 | Foundations of Psychology | |
| PS223 | Psychopathology | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 4.0 | |
| Genetics & Evolution | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Total Credits | 21.0-22.0 | |
The chemistry requirement must be fulfilled by CH113 General Chemistry I and CH114 General Chemistry II and the biology requirement by BI121 Cellular Organiz., Energetics & Function.
Pre-Physical Therapy Track, Saint Joseph's University (Philadelphia)
Saint Joseph's University (formerly University of the Sciences) shall annually accept at least two GCU students who successfully meet all criteria for admission to the D.P.T. program. Saint Joseph's University will determine which students who meet the criteria for admission are accepted into its D.P.T. program. In addition to the required courses for the exercise science concentration in the major, students must take:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI203 | Experimental Design & Statistics | 3.0 |
| or MA103 | Introduction to Statistical Thinking | |
| BI204 | Genetics & Evolution | 4.0 |
| MA115 | Calculus I | 3.0-4.0 |
| or MA110 | Precalculus | |
| PH115 & PH116 | College Physics I and College Physics II | 8.0 |
| Select two of the following four: | 6.0 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
or PS113 | Foundations of Psychology | |
| Child & Adolescent Development | ||
or PS224 | Adult Development | |
or PS227 | Lifespan Development | |
| Psychopathology | ||
| Cognitive Psychology | ||
| Social science coursework (AN, EC, PO, PS or SO) | 6.0 | |
| EN111 | Academic Writing and Research I | 3.0 |
| or EN221 | Honors Argument: Rhetoric & Research | |
| Additional English course higher than EN111 | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 36.0-37.0 | |
The chemistry requirement must be fulfilled by CH113 General Chemistry I; CH114 General Chemistry II and the biology requirement by BI121 Cellular Organiz., Energetics & Function. HRP200 Medical Terminology is recommended and if it is not completed at the time of acceptance by Saint Joseph's University, students can opt to complete n online proficiency course prior to the start of the program in May. Students must declare their intent to apply to Saint Joseph's University through the GCU partnership agreement no later than one year prior to the summer start date of the D.P.T. program at Saint Joseph's University. For more information, talk to your academic advisor.
Pre-Physician’s Assistant Track
In addition to the required courses for either concentration in the exercise science major, students must take:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BI204 | Genetics & Evolution | 4.0 |
| BI219 | Microbiology | 4.0 |
| CH113 | General Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| CH114 | General Chemistry II | 4.0 |
| CH223 | Organic Chemistry I | 4.0 |
| HRP200 | Medical Terminology | 3.0 |
| PS111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 |
| or PS113 | Foundations of Psychology | |
| Total Credits | 26.0 | |