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Program Description

The degree in Health Sciences is offered by the Department of Kinesiology through the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. The purpose of the Health Sciences Program is to serve as a degree that is focused on pre-professional preparation for entrance into graduate programs in the areas of physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and chiropractic. This program, specifically through an identified area of concentration, will help students recognize and meet specific entrance requirements for health-related degree programs at the masters or doctoral level.
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*MATH1301 is not approved for BS degrees

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Select one of the four areas of concentration:

Complete at least 1 of the following:

The Pre-Physical Therapy concentration requires the student to complete the health sciences major core courses, plus the following concentration and elective courses to satisfy the pre-requisite requirements for entry into a professional physical therapy program.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
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**Choose two of the following upper-level Biology courses:

Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:
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**Choose 2 of the following courses as Upper-Level degree supporting electives:

Complete at least 2 of the following Courses:

**Please refer to entry requirements for your prospective Physical Therapy program for guidance selecting your upper-level Biology electives. Please discuss with advisor prior to enrolling in these classes to confirm your choice(s). 

OR

The Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration requires the student to complete the health sciences major core courses, plus the following concentration and elective courses to satisfy the pre-requisite requirements for entry into a professional occupational therapy program.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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**Choose 4 of the following courses as degree-supporting electives:

Complete at least 4 of the following Courses:

**Please refer to entry requirements for your prospective professional Occupational Therapy program for guidance selecting your upper-level degree supporting electives. Please discuss with advisor prior to enrolling in these classes to confirm your choice(s).

OR

The Pre-Chiropractic concentration requires the student to complete the health sciences major core courses, plus the following concentration and elective courses to satisfy the pre-requisite requirements for entry into a Doctor of Chiropractic program.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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**Choose 4 of the following courses at a total of 12 hours as degree-supporting electives:

Complete at least 4 of the following Courses:

**Please refer to entry requirements for your prospective Doctor of Chiropractic program for guidance selecting your upper-level degree supporting electives. Please discuss with advisor prior to enrolling in these classes to confirm your choice(s).

OR

The Pre-Athletic Training concentration requires the student to complete the health sciences major core courses, plus the following concentration and elective courses to satisfy the pre-requisite requirements for entry into a graduate Athletic Training Program.

Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
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**Choose 2 of the following courses as degree-supporting electives:

Complete ALL of the following Courses:

**Please refer to entry requirements for your prospective Master of Athletic Training program for guidance selecting your upper-level degree supporting electives. Please discuss with advisor prior to enrolling in these classes to confirm your choice(s).

Completion requirement

Upper-Level 0 Total Credit Hours

Lower or Upper-Level 2-4 Total Credit Hours

Upper-Level 0 Total Credit Hours

Lower or Upper-Level 13-15 Total Credit Hours

Upper-Level 0 Total Credit Hours

Lower or Upper-Level 19-21 Total Credit Hours

Upper-Level 0 Total Credit Hours

Lower or Upper-Level 11-13 Total Credit Hours

Completion requirement
Completion requirement

The following list of courses found in the above degree plan contain a field-based service-learning component.

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The following list of courses found in the above degree plan contain an AGP-Eligible component. More information can be found here.

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NOTE: Degree plan subject to adjustment as state policy changes.

A 120-credit-hour minimum for a bachelor’s degree is required, including 36 upper-level credit hours.

At least 12 credit hours in the major program must be completed at Dallas Baptist University, including nine upper-level course hours.

Minimum GPA Required for Graduation from Dallas Baptist University: DBU requires a minimum institutional cumulative, major, and minor GPA of 2.0.

Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.

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