Program Contact: Michelle Broggi 203-582-8057 or Ken Kosior 203-582-3931
This program is for direct entry only. Students accepted into the HSS-DPT program as first-year students may complete the Bachelor of Science in Health Science Studies in four years. All students must complete 120 university credits to include the required University Curriculum (UC) courses, DPT required courses, and required courses in either the Human Movement or Sports Medicine minor. Students must achieve a 3.20 cumulative GPA and a 3.20 average for 48 credits of selected math and science courses for admission to the graduate Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
The Department of Physical Therapy Graduate Admissions Committee is responsible for evaluating and ensuring that all early-assurance candidates meet the requirements of the preprofessional component of the program.
Curriculum for Dual-Degree BS in Health Science Studies/DPT (4+3)
The BS in Health Science Studies requires the completion of 120 credits.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| BIO 103 | Concepts in Human Biology | 3 |
| CHE 110 & 110L |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
4 |
| EN 101 | Introduction to Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| MA 141 or MA 151 |
Calculus of a Single Variable or Calculus I |
3 |
| FYS 101 | First-Year Seminar | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| CHE 111 & 111L |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| EN 102 | Academic Writing and Research | 3 |
| MA 275 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| PS 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| UC Fine Arts/Humanities | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| BIO 211 & 211L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I |
4 |
| HSC 262 | Nutrition in Health and Illness | 3 |
| UC Humanity Elective | 3 | |
| HSC 290 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| UC Fine Art Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BIO 212 & 212L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab |
4 |
| HSC 210 | Introduction to Evidence-Based Health Care | 3 |
| PS 272 | Psychopathology (UC Social Science) | 3 |
| UC Breadth Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| PHY 110 & 110L |
General Physics I and General Physics I Lab |
4 |
| HSC 390 | Introduction to Eval and Treatment I | 3 |
| BMS 300 | The Physiology of Human Performance I | 3 |
| HSC 354 | Health Science Education | 3 |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| PHY 111 & 111L |
General Physics II and General Physics II Lab |
4 |
| BMS 200 | Biomedical Basis and Experience of Human Aging (I course) | 3 |
| HSC 405 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| HM or SM minor | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| HSC 205 |
Age-Related Community Engagement Youth (HSC 505) or Community Engagement:special Populations Service Learning Seminar: Special Populations (HSC 507) or Community Engagement Veterans |
1 |
| HM or SM minor | 3 | |
| UC Breadth Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| SHS 420 | Integrative Capstone | 3 |
| HM or SM minor | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Open Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
The sequencing of coursework for the preprofessional track has some flexibility; however, some course sequences must be maintained. All requirements in the curriculum must be completed prior to entry into the graduate DPT program.
For information about the graduate portion of the program, please see Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Health Science Studies bachelor’s degree program is to facilitate and enrich students’ development into knowledgeable, proficient and culturally competent interprofessional collaborators, who are leaders and lifelong learners, equally prepared for advanced healthcare education or direct entry into a health science career.