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Office of the University Registrar

2005-06 Undergraduate Catalog

Majors

Health Science
College: Public Health and Health Professions
Degree: Bachelor of Health Science
Hours for the Degree: 120
Specializations: Health Science General, Health Science Preprofessional, Pre-OT, Pre-PT, Rehabilitative Services
Minor: Yes
Combined-Degree Program: No
Website: www.phhp.ufl.edu/bahealthsci

The Health Science program leading to the Bachelor of Health Science degree includes didactic and experiential activities for students to learn the foundation skills necessary for success in the dynamic health environment. The program has two major goals: (1) to teach foundation skills to students whose career goal is to work in health care, particularly for those who want to become health care providers; and (2) to teach foundation skills to students who want to work in rehabilitation-related settings with individuals who face social or economic challenges.

The college offers five course specializations in the freshman and sophomore years: health science general, preprofessional, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy and rehabilitative services.

Beginning in the junior year, the health science general, preprofessional, and pre-PT specializations follow the same core curriculum, focusing on the health care system, different diseases and disabilities, the role of the health care provider in prevention and treatment, and patient-provider communication.

The senior year focuses on health-related research, effective leadership, critical-thinking skills important to clinical problem solving, and bioethical and legal issues impacting health care.

The pre-occupational therapy specialization offers the core curriculum plus OT prerequisites necessary for the Master of Occupational Therapy program at UF. The rehabilitative services specialization offers the junior core curriculum plus junior and senior course work focusing on vocational, psychological, and social aspects of rehabilitation and human services. The senior year of study in rehabilitative services also includes a practicum.

Regardless of specialization selected, students complement core courses with electives to round out their academic skills and interests.

Upon successful completion of the health science program, students receive a Bachelor of Health Science degree. While most students pursue graduate or professional training in a health field (e.g. occupational therapy, physical therapy, medicine, physician assistant, health administration, dentistry, public health, etc.), some students seek employment in hospital or related community organizations after completing the B.H.S.

Course Sequence

While all specializations are designed for students interested in health care, students should select the specialization that most closely approximates their career plans and overall academic performance.

Four course specializations in the health science program require a 3.0 overall and prerequisite GPA for admission at the junior level: health science general; health science preprofessional; health science pre-OT and health science pre-PT. The health science rehabilitative services specialization requires a 2.7 overall and prerequisite GPA.

Students must apply by February 1 for summer admission and by March 1 for fall admission. All prerequisites must be completed by the end of Summer A for fall admission to any specialization.

The health science general specialization is designed for students pursuing careers in fields such as medicine, physician assistant and dentistry, all of which require strong basic science backgrounds.

The pre-OT and pre-PT specializations are designed specifically for students interested in occupational therapy or physical therapy careers.

The rehabilitative services track is designed for students who intend to pursue graduate training in rehabilitation counseling or a related field, or who want to work in a rehabilitation-related setting.

The specialty tracks are designed to include the prerequisites needed for the graduate or professional programs at UF in addition to the prerequisites for health science.

Each track incorporates General Education requirements and health science prerequisites. All health science tracks except pre-OT accept AP or IB credit for one prerequisite course only. Pre-OT accepts AP or IB credit for two prerequisites; however, only one can be used for a core health science prerequisite (i.e. biology, statistics, psychology, physiology). All other prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C or better at the university level. Students should consult a college adviser if they need assistance or have questions about a specific course schedule.

Health Science: General
Health Science: Preprofessional
Health Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy
Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy

Specialization: Health Science: General

The general specialization is designed for students who want to work in health care but do not want a career requiring an extensive basic science background.

In order to be 'on track' for health science at the junior level, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed, beginning with the first fall or spring term.

Students must remain on track for each subsequent fall and spring term for a total of four semesters in order to be considered for admission at the junior level. Students also must formally apply to the college for junior admission by March 1 for fall. The college application packet is available at www.phhp.ufl.edu/bahealthsci. (Note: Transfer students also must apply to UF.)

Off-track UF freshmen and sophomores must speak with a college adviser before registering for the next semester.

Semester 1:

  • 2.3 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete 9 hours of General Education course work

Semester 2:

  • 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete PSY 2012 with minimum grade of C
  • Complete BSC 2007 or BSC 2010 with minimum grade of C
  • Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 18

Semester 3:

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete OTH 4314 or CLP 3144 or DEP 3053 with minimum grade of C
  • Complete STA 2023 and PET 2350C with minimum grades of C
  • 3.0 GPA on STA 2023, BSC 2007, PET 2350C and psychology critical-tracking courses based on all attempts
  • Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 27

Semester 4:

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • 3.0 critical-tracking GPA and minimum grades of C on all critical-tracking courses based on all attempts
  • Complete all General Education course work and CLAST requirement
  • Complete 60 cumulative hours of course work
  • Complete writing requirement
  • Complete math requirement
  • Complete HSC 2000 with a grade of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–S)3
Mathematics (GE–M)3
Humanities (GE–H)3
Electives6
Total 15
Semester 2Credits
PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S)3
BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics or
BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (GE–B)
3
HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions3
Humanities (GE–H)3
ENC 1101 Introduction to College Writing (GR and GE)3
Total 15
Semester 3 Credits
OTH 4314 Psychiatric Disorders or
CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology (GE–S) or
DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE–S)
3
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE–M)3
PET 2350C Applied Human Physiology With Laboratory4
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
Electives2
Total 15
Semester 4Credits
Social or Behavioral Sciences (GE–S)3
Humanities (GE–H)3
Electives9
Total 15

Critical-tracking Criteria Semesters 5-8:
  • Students must enroll in all semesters and take all core courses in the term/order indicated with the exception of statistics, which can be taken any time during the junior year.
  • A minimum grade of C is required in all health science core courses, which are bold.
  • College electives also require a minimum grade of C.

Semester 5 Credits
HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability4
HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System3
STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 23
General 3000/4000-level electives6
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
HSC 4558 Disability Management3
HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Healthcare Team2
RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory1
OTH 3416 Pathophysiology3
Approved college elective3
General 3000/4000-level elective3
Total 15
Semester 7Credits
HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care4
HSC 4930 Special Topics3
Approved college elective3
General 3000/4000-level electives6
Total 16
Semester 8Credits
HSC 4653L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions3
HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science4
General 3000/4000-level electives6
Total 13

Specialization: Health Science – Preprofessional

Students interested in health careers requiring strong basic science backgrounds, such as medicine and physician assistant programs, should enroll in the preprofessional specialization.

Additional science course work is included to help students meet preprofessional course requirements but this course work is not specifically required for the health science program.

Students should meet with a prehealth adviser in the Academic Advising Center to ensure adequate preparation for professional entrance exams and the professional school application process. In order to be 'on track' at the junior level, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed, beginning with the first fall or spring term.

Students must remain on track for each subsequent fall and spring term for a total of four semesters in order to be considered for admission at the junior level. Students also must formally apply to the college for junior admission by March 1 for fall. The college application packet is available at www.phhp.ufl.edu/bahealthsci/. (Note: Transfer students also must apply to UF.)

Off-track UF freshmen and sophomores must speak with a college adviser before registering for the next semester.

Semester 1:

  • 2.3 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete 9 hours of General Education course work

Semester 2:

  • 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete PSY 2012 and STA 2023 with minimum grades of C
  • Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 18

Semester 3:

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • 3.0 GPA on all critical-tracking courses based on all attempts
  • Complete DEP 3053, BSC 2010 and PET 2350C with minimum grades of C
  • Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 27

Semester 4:

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • 3.0 critical-tracking GPA and minimum grades of C on all critical-tracking courses
  • Complete all General Education course work and the CLAST requirement
  • Complete 60 cumulative hours of course work
  • Complete writing requirement
  • Complete math requirement
  • Complete HSC 2000 with minimum grade of C

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
CHM 1025 Introduction to Chemistry or
CHM 2045 General Chemistry 1 (GE–P)
3
CHM 2045L General Chemistry Laboratory 1 (GE–P)1
Humanities (GE–H)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (sociology course recommended, GE-S)3
MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry or
MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE–M) *
4
Total 14

* Preprofessional students must complete MAC 2311.

Semester 2Credits
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 and Laboratory or
CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 and Laboratory (GE–P) *
4
PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S)3
HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions3
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE–M)3
ENC 1101 Introduction to College Writing (GR and GE)3
Total 16

* Preprofessional students must complete CHM 2046 and 2046L.

Semester 3 Credits
BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and Laboratory (GE–B)4
PET 2350C Applied Human Physiology With Laboratory (GE–B)4
CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 14
DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE–S)3
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences 3
Total 18
Semester 4 Credits
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 and Laboratory (GE–B)4
CHM 2211 and CHM 2211L Organic Chemistry 2 and Laboratory (GE–P)5
Humanities (GE–H)3
PET 2320C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory4
Total 16

Critical tracking Criteria Semesters 5-8:
  • Students must enroll in all semesters and take all core courses in the term/order indicated with the exception of statistics, which can be taken any time in the junior year.
  • A minimum grade of C is required in all health science core courses, which are listed in bold.
  • College electives also require a minimum grade of C.

Semester 5Credits
HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability4
HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System3
STA 3024 Advanced Statistics3
PHY 2053 and PHY 2053L Physics 1 and Laboratory5
HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology3
Total 18
Semester 6Credits
HSC 4558 Disability Management3
HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Healthcare Team2
RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory1
OTH 3416 Pathophysiology3
Approved college elective3
PHY 2054 and PHY 2054L Physics 2 and Laboratory5
Total 17
Semester 7Credits
HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care4
HSC 4930 Special Topics3
CHM 3218 Bioorganic Chemistry or
BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
4
Total 11
Semester 8Credits
HSC 4653L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions3
HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science4
Approved college electives3
Total 10

The health science program requires 120 hours for degree. PCB 3063, MCB 3020 and MCB 3020L are required only if pursuing pre-dental or pre-vet prerequisites.

Specialization: Health Science – Pre-Occupational Therapy

The preprofessional OT track within the health science program gives students the opportunity to learn core health science content while simultaneously completing 3000- and 4000-level prerequisite course work required for the graduate-level occupational therapy program at UF.

In order to be admitted to the pre-OT track, students must have completed all 2000-level prerequisites required for the master's program in occupational therapy and have a 3.0 GPA. Students who make satisfactory academic progress in their health science and pre-OT course work receive a Bachelor of Health Science degree and have priority for admission to the graduate-level OT program in the college as long as they meet the graduate school admission criteria and space is available.

Successful completion of the graduate program is required for eligibility to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Occupational Therapist Registered (O.T.R.) Certification Examination and for eligibility to become licensed by the Florida State Board of OT Practice, Department of Health. For additional information, refer to the Department of Occupational Therapy at www.phhp.ufl.edu/ot.

Semester 1:

  • 2.3 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete BSC 2007 and BSC 2009L with minimum grades of C
  • Complete sociology or anthropology with minimum grade of C
  • Complete 9 hours of General Education course work

Semester 2:

  • 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete PSY2012, (CHM 1020, or PHY 2004/2004L or PET 2320C) with minimum grades of C
  • Complete 28 cumulative hours of course work
  • Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 18

Semester 3:

  • Complete 3 additional critical-tracking courses, including PET 2350C, OTH 4314 or CLP 3144, and STA 2023 with minimum grades of C
  • 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • 3.0 GPA on critical-tracking course work based on all attempts
  • Complete 14 additional cumulative hours of course work for a total of 42
  • Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 27

Semester 4:

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete all critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA and no grade below C
  • Complete all labs
  • Complete all General Education course work and CLAST requirement
  • Complete 60 cumulative hours of course work
  • Complete writing requirement
  • Complete math requirement
  • Complete HSC 2000 with a grade of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics and 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE–B)4
Humanities (GE–H)3
Sociology or Anthropology (GE–S)3
Elective3
Total 13
Semester 2 Credits
PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S)3
PET 2320C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (4) or
PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 and Laboratory (5) or
PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 and Laboratory (4) or
CHM 1020 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 (3 ) (GE–B)
3-5
Mathematics (GE–M)3
ENC 1101 Introduction to College Writing (GR and GE)3
HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions3
Total 15-17

Students can complete missing course work in the summer, but all first-year tracking criteria must be completed by the end of the summer term.

Semester 3 Credits
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE–M)3
PET 2350C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE–B)4
Humanities (GE)3
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences 3
OTH 4314 Psychiatric Disorders or
CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology
3
Total 16
Semester 4Credits
PET 2320C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory(4) or
PHY 2053 / 2053L Physics 1 and Laboratory (5) or
PHY 2004 / 2004L Applied Physics 1 and Laboratory (4) or
CHM 1020 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 (3, recommended)
3-5
Humanities (GE–H)3
HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology3
Electives6
Total 15-17

Critical–tracking Criteria Semesters 5-8:
  • Students must enroll in all semesters and take all core courses in the term/order indicated, with the exception of statistics, which can be taken any time in the junior year.
  • A minimum grade of C is required in all health science core courses and pre-OT course work, which are bold.

Semester 5 Credits
HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability4
HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System3
STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 2 3
OTH 3200C Applied Human Development 13
General 3000/4000-level electives3
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
HSC 4558 Disability Management3
HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Health Care Team2
RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory1
OTH 3201 Applied Human Development 22
OTH 3416 Pathophysiology3
General 3000/4000-level electives3
Total 14
Semester 7Credits
HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care4
HSC 4930 Special Topics3
OTH 4412 Musculoskeletal Anatomy3
OTH 4412L Musculoskeletal Anatomy Laboratory2
OTH 3413C Applied Kinesiology3
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
HSC 4653L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions3
OTH 4418 The Nervous System and Disorders3
OTH 4418L The Nervous System and Disorders Laboratory2
HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science4
General 3000/4000-level electives3
Total 15

Specialization: Health Science — Pre-Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is an entry-level master's program. Listed below is the suggested undergraduate prerequisite course sequence. For a description of the program and for additional information, please refer to the college website at www.phhp.ufl.edu/pt.

Course Sequence

The following course sequence permits completion of General Education requirements and health science and physical therapy prerequisites for UF.

The pre-PT program accepts AP or IB credit for a maximum of one health science prerequisite course. All other prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C or better. Students should consult a college adviser if they have questions.

In order to be 'on track' for this major, a student must meet the critical-tracking criteria each semester for enrollment beginning with the first fall or spring term. Students must remain on track for each subsequent fall and spring term for a total of four semesters in order to be considered for admission at the junior level. Students also must submit a college application.

Note: Transfer students also must apply to UF. Off-track UF freshman and sophomores must speak with a college adviser before registering for the next semester.

Semester 1:

  • 2.3 GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete 9 hours of General Education course work

Semester 2:

  • 2.7 GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete STA 2023 and PSY 2012 with minimum grades of C
  • Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 18

Semester 3:

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete BSC 2010 and DEP 3053 with minimum grades of C
  • 3.0 GPA on all critical-tracking courses based on all attempts
  • Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 27

Semester 4:

  • 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete PET 2350C with minimum grades of C
  • Complete all critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA and no grade below C
  • Complete all General Education course work
  • Complete 60 cumulative hours of course work
  • Complete writing requirement
  • Complete math requirement
  • Complete CLAST requirement
  • Complete HSC 2000 with minimum grade of C

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
CHM 1025 Introduction to Chemistry or
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 and Laboratory (GE–P)
4
Humanities (GE–H)3
Mathematics (GE–M)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (sociology course recommended, GE-S)3
Total 13
Semester 2 Credits
CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 and Laboratory or
CHM 2046 General Chemistry 2 (GE–P)
3
CHM 2046L General Chemistry Laboratory 2 (GE–P)1
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE–M)3
PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S)3
HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions3
ENC 1101 Introduction to College Writing (GR and GE)3
Total 16
Semester 3 Credits
BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 and Laboratory (GE–B) 4
PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 and Laboratory (GE–P)4
DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE–S)3
AEE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
Total 14
Semester 4 Credits
BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 and Laboratory (GE–B) or
PET 2320C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory
4
PHY 2005 and 2005L Applied Physics 2 and Laboratory (GE–P)4
Humanities (GE–H)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S)3
Elective2
Total 16

Critical-tracking Criteria Semesters 5-8:
  • Students must enroll in all semesters and take all core courses in the term/order indicated with the exception of statistics, which can be taken any time in the junior year.
  • A minimum grade of C is required in all health science core courses, which are listed in bold.
  • College electives also require a minimum grade of C.

Semester 5 Credits
HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability4
HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System3
STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 23
General 3000/4000-level electives6
Total 16
Semester 6Credits
HSC 4558 Disability Management3
HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Health Care Team2
RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory1
OTH 3416 Pathophysiology3
Approved college electives3
General 3000/4000-level elective3
Total 15
Semester 7Credits
HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care4
HSC 4930 Special Topics3
Approved college electives3
General 3000/4000-level electives6
Total 16
Semester 8Credits
HSC 4653L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions3
HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science4
General 3000/4000-level electives6
Total 13

Specialization: Health Science — Rehabilitative Services

The rehabilitative services specialization prepares graduates to work in a variety of rehabilitation-related occupations where they can advance the independence, integration and full participation of individuals with disabilities or service needs in the work force and community.

The rehabilitative services program is designed to prepare students to
  • Develop skills, knowledge and values that enable them to provide quality rehabilitation services.
  • Empower consumers in the development of their personal and vocational resources.
  • Participate as an integral member of multidisciplinary networks providing services to consumers.
  • Develop a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
  • Receive a sound preparation for graduate education in rehabilitation fields.
  • Become informed citizens supportive of individuals with disabilities.

Opportunities have expanded for human-service providers who coordinate and manage services in state and federal service agencies, rehabilitation facilities, correctional programs, youth centers and centers responding to the aging population, public assistance programs and other community service organizations.

Graduates may supervise service activities, conduct intake interviews, manage community services and facilitate job re-entry and other social services activities.

Admission

The applicant must have a 2.7 overall GPA and 2.7 prerequisite GPA. The applicant also is encouraged to have volunteer experience in a human service setting.

Enrollment is based on space available in existing facilities. Admission to the college is considered separately from admission to UF. Students are admitted in summer and fall. The application deadlines are February 1 for summer admission consideration and March 1 for fall. Students submitting application materials after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Course Sequence

The following course sequence permits completion of General Education requirements and rehabilitative services prerequisites. The rehabilitative services track accepts AP and IB credit for only one prerequisite course.

Semester 1:

  • 2.0 GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete 9 hours of General Education course work

Semester 2:

  • 2.3 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • Complete PSY 2012 and BSC 2007 with minimum grade of C
  • 2.3 GPA on PSY 2012 and BSC 2007
  • Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 18

Semester 3:

  • 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • 2.7 GPA on critical-tracking courses PSY 2012, OTH 4314 or CLP 3144 or DEP 3053 and BSC 2007 and STA 2023
  • Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 27

Semester 4:

  • 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
  • 2.7 GPA on critical-tracking courses PSY 2012, OTH 4314 or CLP 3144 or DEP 3053, BSC 2007 and STA 2023
  • Complete all General Education course work and CLAST
  • Complete 60 cumulative hours of course work
  • Complete the writing requirement
  • Complete the math requirement
  • Complete HSC 2000 with a grade of C or better

To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which will be bold.

Suggested semester-by-semester plan

Semester 1Credits
Mathematics (GE–M)3
Humanities (GE–H)6
Electives6
Total 15
Semester 2Credits
Humanities (GE–H)3
PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE–S)3
BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE–B)3
HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions3
ENC 1101 Introduction to College Writing (GR and GE)3
Total 15
Semester 3Credits
PET 2350C Physiology (GE–B, recommended strongly)3
Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE–S) 3
STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE–M)3
AAE 3033C Research and Business Writing in Agricultural and Life Sciences3
OTH 4314 Psychiatric Disorders or
CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology (GE–S) or
DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE–S)
3
Total 15
Semester 4Credits
Physical or Biological Sciences (GE–P or B)3
Electives12
Total 15

Critical–tracking Criteria Semesters 5-8:
  • Students must enroll in all semesters and take all core courses in the term and order indicated with the exception of college electives, which can be taken any term they are offered.
  • A minimum grade of C is required in all rehabilitative services core courses, which are bold.
  • College electives also require a minimum grade of C.

Semester 5Credits
RCS 3030 Introduction to Rehabilitation and Human Services3
RCS 4061 Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation3
HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability4
HSA 3111 U. S. Health Care System3
General 3000/4000-level elective3
Total 16
Semester 6 Credits
RCS 4240C Vocational Services in Health, Rehabilitation and Human Services3
HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Health Care Team2
RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory1
HSC 4558 Disability Management3
Approved college elective3
General 3000/4000-level elective3
Total 15
Semester 7 Credits
RCS 4800 Rehabilitation and Human Services Practicum 13
RCS 4930 Special Topics in Rehabilitative Services3
Approved college elective3
General 3000/4000-level electives6
Total 15
Semester 8Credits
HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology3
RCS 4451 Rehabilitation Aspects of Substance Abuse3
General 3000/4000-level electives8
Total 14