Health Sciences (BS)
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.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
courses | credit hours (bS) |
|---|---|
Developing A Christian Mind | 3 |
English | 9 |
ENGL 1301 - Composition and Rhetoric I ENGL 1302 - Composition and Rhetoric II | |
ENGL 2301 - World Literature I and/or ENGL 2302 - World Literature II | |
Fine Arts | 3 |
Foundations for Excellence | 1 |
FOUN 1101 - Foundations for Excellence is required of all first-year and transfer students with fewer than 15 credit hours. (AP, CLEP, IB, or dual/concurrent credit earned while in high school does not count toward these 15 credit hours.) | |
History | 6 |
Choose two: HIST 1301 - U.S. History to 1865 HIST 1302 - U.S. History Since 1865 HIST 2301 - World Civilization I HIST 2302 - World Civilization II | |
Kinesiology | 2 |
KNES 1101 - Fitness for Living and one additional activity course (KNES 1102-1127); for veterans or those 25 years of age or older prior to enrollment at DBU, KNES courses are waived. | |
Mathematics | 3 |
MATH 1303 - College Algebra or MATH 1405 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |
Natural Science (1000 or 2000 level courses only) | 16 |
BIOL 1405 - Modern Concepts in Biology I | |
Religion | 9 |
RELI 1301 - Old Testament Survey RELI 1302 - New Testament Survey and three additional credit hours depending on credit hours transferred at time of initial enrollment | |
Social Science (1000 or 2000 level courses only) | 6 |
POLS 2301 - American National Government PSYC 1301 - General Psychology or SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology *Pre-PT is advised to take PSYC 1301 and Pre-OT is advised to take SOCI 1301 based on the standard prerequisite requirements for graduate degree programs in each respective area. | |
TOTAL GENERAL STUDIES HOURS | 58 |
Health Sciences Major Core Courses | 24 |
KNES 2301 - Introduction to Health Sciences and Kinesiology BIOL 2302 - Medical Terminology for Health Professions KNES 3302 - Research, Statistics, and Technology in Health and Human Performance KNES 3326 - Motor Learning and Skill Development KNES 4301 - Exercise Physiology (AGP-eligible) KNES 4303 - Applied Biomechanics (AGP-eligible) KNES 4336 - Internship in Kinesiology and Health Sciences I (S-L) PSYC 4316 - Human Growth and Development | |
Select one of the four areas of concentration: | |
Pre-Physical Therapy | 39 |
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. BIOL 1406 - Foundations of Biology II CHEM 1402 - General Chemistry II PHYS 1401 - General Physics I PHYS 1402 - General Physics II MATH 2301 - Elementary Probability and Statistics KNES 3303 - Anatomical Kinesiology and Orthopedic Injury KNES 4304 - Performance Nutrition | |
**Choose two of the following upper-level Biology courses: BIOL 3403 - Vertebrate Embryology BIOL 3404 - Genetics (S-L) BIOL 3406 - Pathophysiology BIOL 3409 - Microbiology BIOL 4403 - Histology | |
**Choose 2 of the following courses as Upper-Level degree supporting electives: KNES 4306 - Exercise for Special Populations KNES 4307 - Exercise Testing and Prescription KNES/PSYC 4308 - Psychology of Sport, Exercise, and Human Performance KNES 4312 - Periodization KNES 4320 - Essentials of Athletic Performance KNES 4337 - Internship in Kinesiology and Health Sciences II PSYC 4303 - Social Psychology PSYC 4305 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior BIOL 4307 - Bioethics (May Mini Only) **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). | |
Pre-Occupational Therapy | 25 |
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. COMA 1302 - Speech and Interpersonal Communication PHYS 1401 - General Physics I MATH 2301 - Elementary Probability and Statistics PSYC 4305 - Psychology of Abnormal Behavior **Choose 4 of the following courses as degree-supporting electives: BIOL 4307 - Bioethics (May Mini Only) KNES 3303 - Anatomical Kinesiology and Orthopedic Injury KNES 3345 - Pedagogy of Kinesiology KNES 4306 - Exercise for Special Populations KNES 4307 - Exercise Testing and Prescription KNES/PSYC 4308 - Psychology of Sport, Exercise, and Human Performance KNES 4337 - Internship in Kinesiology and Health Sciences II PSYC 3306 - Study of Aging PSYC 3332 - Development of Infants, Children, and Adolescents PSYC 4303 - Social Psychology PSYC 4324 - Psychology of Learning **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). | |
Pre-Chiropractic | 22 |
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. COMA 1302 - Speech and Interpersonal Communication CHEM 1402 - General Chemistry II KNES 3303 - Anatomical Kinesiology and Orthopedic Injury **Choose 4 of the following courses as degree-supporting electives: CHEM 3402 - Organic Chemistry CHEM 3403 - Organic Chemistry II CHEM 3401 - Biochemistry KNES 3345 - Pedagogy of Kinesiology KNES 4306 - Exercise for Special Populations KNES 4307 - Exercise Testing and Prescription KNES/PSYC 4308 - Psychology of Sport, Exercise, and Human Performance KNES 4337 - Internship in Kinesiology and Health Sciences II PSYC 3306 - Study of Aging PSYC 3332 - Development of Infants, Children, and Adolescents PSYC 4303 - Social Psychology PSYC 4324 - Psychology of Learning **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). | |
Pre-Athletic Training | 30 |
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. PHYS 1401 - General Physics I PHYS 1402 - General Physics II CHEM 1402 - General Chemistry II MATH 2301 - Elementary Probability and Statistics KNES 3303 - Anatomical Kinesiology and Orthopedic Injury KNES 4304 - Performance Nutrition KNES 4307 - Exercise Testing and Prescription **Choose 2 of the following courses as degree-supporting electives: KNES 4306 - Exercise for Special Populations KNES/PSYC 4308 - Psychology of Sport, Exercise, and Human Performance KNES 4312 - Periodization KNES 4320 - Essentials of Athletic Performance KNES 4337 - Internship in Kinesiology and Health Sciences II **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). | |
ELECTIVES | |
Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration: | |
Upper-Level Lower or Upper-Level | 0 0 |
Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration: | |
Upper-Level Lower or Upper-Level | 3 10 |
Pre-Chiropractic Concentration: | |
Upper-Level Lower or Upper-Level | 3 13 |
Pre-Athletic Training Concentration: | |
Upper-Level Lower or Upper-Level | 3 5 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED | |
Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration Pre-Chiropractic Concentration Pre-Athletic Training Concentration | 121 120 120 120 |
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.
(S-L) = Course(s) with field-based service-learning component.
Refer to individual course descriptions for course requisites.
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