Certificate Requirements
Required Certificate Core Courses
| BIOL 215 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 216 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
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| HLSC 270 | Human Anatomy and Laboratory | 4 |
| HLSC 271 | Human Physiology and Laboratory | 4 |
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| CHEM 204 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
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| CHEM 204L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
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| PHYS 111 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| Or | |
| PHYS 151 | General Physics: Mechanics | 4 |
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| MATH 206 | Statistical Methods in Science | 4 |
| Or | |
| HLSC 205 | Statistics for Health & Exercise Science | 3 |
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Social Science 211**
| Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences | 3 |
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| PSYC 201 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22-23 |
*HSLC270 & HSLC271 are both online courses, while BIOL215 and BIOL216 are in-person. It is advised that students check Anatomy & Physiology requirements of intended professional schools to ensure they elect for the appropriate coursework for this sequence as some programs are strict regarding course delivery.
**Social Science211 Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences is taught together by alternating professors in the Social Sciences and may have the designation of PSYC211, SOC211, ECON211, GEOG 211, or POL211.
Students who are interested in a Pathway to OTD, MSRC, or DPT program will take the specialized electives depending on their chosen track.
Pathway to OTD
Students interested in the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program must take the following specialized electives (12 additional credits):
| PSYC 301 | Psychological Diagnoses & Treatment | 3 |
| PSYC 210 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| SOC 203 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| HLSC 202 | Medical Terminology and Healthcare Essentials | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Pathway to MSRC
Students interested in the M.S. in Respiratory Care must take the following specialized electives (7 additional credits):
Pathway to DPT
Students interested in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program must take the following specialized electives (14 additional credits):
| CHEM 205 | General Chemistry I I | 3 |
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| CHEM 205L | General Chemistry I I Lab | 1 |
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| PHYS 112 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
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| PHYS 152 | General Physics: Electricity & Magnetism | 4 |
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| BIOL 190 | Biological Unity | 3 |
| BIOL 290 | Basic Laboratory Techniques in Biology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |