Rehabilitation Sciences, B.S.

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Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 125

Minimum cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

Minimum number of credits to complete the major: 88

School: School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Department: Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

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Rehabilitation Sciences involves the study of human movement for the improvement in physical function and promotion of health and well-being. Coursework reflects an emphasis on the evidence informed restoration and preservation of physical function. Rehabilitation Science majors will also have the opportunity to work with industry partners to further develop experiential opportunities.

Major Requirements

A dynamic curriculum and state-of-the-art facilities build strong practical knowledge from introductory classes to specialized content. A B.S. in Rehabilitation Science is awarded to students who complete 125 school credits and a minimum of nineteen courses (88 credits) in the major.

Core Courses

Complete the following thirteen required courses:

EXS 2250 - Research Methods Credits: 4
EXS 3307 - Therapeutic Exercise with Integrated Lab Credits: 4
EXS 3308 - Biomechanics with Integrated Lab Credits: 4
EXS 3311 - Exercise Physiology with Integrated Lab Credits: 4
EXS 4080 - Kinesiology II/Pathomechanics Credits: 4
HSC 1000 - Careers in Health Sciences Credits: 4
HSC 1122 - Anatomy and Physiology I with Integrated Lab Credits: 4
HSC 1123 - Anatomy and Physiology II with Integrated Lab Credits: 4
HSC 1500 - Introduction to Public Health Credits: 4
HSC 2300 - Introduction to Nutritional Sciences Credits: 4
HSC 2500 - Health Behavior and Promotion Credits: 4
HSC 3000 - Health Science Internship Credits: 4
HSC 3200 - Cultural Competence in Healthcare Administration Credits: 4

Required Electives

Complete two elective courses from the following list, or from any HSC, EXS at the 2000 level or above that is not currently required for the major. Additional courses maybe submitted for approval by your advisor and/or academic department:

CHM 4650 - Medicinal Chemistry Credits: 4
COM 4625 - Health Communication Credits: 4
EXS 3307 - Therapeutic Exercise with Integrated Lab Credits: 4
GEN 2010 - Statics I Credits: 4
GEN 2012 - Mechanics of Materials Credits: 4
HSC 3320 - Microbiology for Health Professions Credits: 4
MEN 2050 - Coding in MATLAB and 3D CAD Credits: 4
PSY 2310 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology Credits: 4
PSY 2460 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 4

Additional Required Courses

Complete the following seven required courses:

BIO 1025 - Introduction to Biological Science I Credits: 4
CHM 1210 - Chemistry for the Health Professions I Credits: 4
CHM 1220 - Chemistry for the Health Professions II Credits: 4
MTH 1016 - Precalculus Credits: 4
MTH 1111 - Basic Statistics Credits: 4
PHY 2201 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2202 - General Physics II Credits: 4