2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog
Majors
The Health Science program leading to the Bachelor of Health Science degree includes didactic and experiential activities for students to learn the foundation skills necessary for success in the dynamic health environment. The program has two major goals: (1) to teach foundation skills to students whose career goal is to work in health care, particularly for those who want to become health care providers; and (2) to teach foundation skills to students who want to work in rehabilitation-related settings with individuals who face social or economic challenges.
The college offers five course specializations in the freshman and sophomore years: health science general, preprofessional, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy and rehabilitative services.
Beginning in the junior year, the health science general, preprofessional, and pre-PT specializations follow the same core curriculum, focusing on the health care system, different diseases and disabilities, the role of the health care provider in prevention and treatment, and patient-provider communication.
The senior year focuses on health-related research, effective leadership, critical-thinking skills important to clinical problem solving, and bioethical and legal issues impacting health care.
The pre-occupational therapy specialization offers the core curriculum plus OT prerequisites necessary for the Master of Occupational Therapy program at UF. The rehabilitative services specialization offers the junior core curriculum plus junior and senior course work focusing on vocational, psychological, and social aspects of rehabilitation and human services. The senior year of study in rehabilitative services also includes a practicum.
Regardless of specialization selected, students complement core courses with electives to round out their academic skills and interests.
Upon successful completion of the health science program, students receive a Bachelor of Health Science degree. While most students pursue graduate or professional training in a health field (e.g. occupational therapy, physical therapy, medicine, physician assistant, health administration, dentistry, public health, etc.), some students seek employment in hospital or related community organizations after completing the B.H.S.
While all specializations are designed for students interested in health care, students should select the specialization that most closely approximates their career plans and overall academic performance.
Four course specializations in the health science program require a 3.0 overall and prerequisite GPA for admission at the junior level: health science general; health science preprofessional; health science pre-OT and health science pre-PT. The health science rehabilitative services specialization requires a 2.7 overall and prerequisite GPA.
Students must apply by February 1 for summer admission and by March 1 for fall admission. All prerequisites must be completed by the end of Summer A for fall admission to any specialization.
The health science general specialization is designed for students pursuing careers in fields such as medicine, physician assistant and dentistry, all of which require strong basic science backgrounds.
The pre-OT and pre-PT specializations are designed specifically for students interested in occupational therapy or physical therapy careers.
The rehabilitative services track is designed for students who intend to pursue graduate training in rehabilitation counseling or a related field, or who want to work in a rehabilitation-related setting.
The specialty tracks are designed to include the prerequisites needed for the graduate or professional programs at UF in addition to the prerequisites for health science.
Each track incorporates General Education requirements and health science prerequisites. All health science tracks except pre-OT accept AP or IB credit for one prerequisite course only. Pre-OT accepts AP or IB credit for two prerequisites; however, only one can be used for a core health science prerequisite (i.e. biology, statistics, psychology, physiology). All other prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C or better at the university level. Students should consult a college adviser if they need assistance or have questions about a specific course schedule.
Health Science General
Health Science Preprofessional
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Rehabilitative Services
The general specialization is designed for students who want to work in health care but do not want a career requiring an extensive basic science background.
In order to be on track for health science at the junior level, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed, beginning with the first fall or spring term.
Students must remain on track for each subsequent fall and spring term for a total of four semesters in order to be considered for admission at the junior level. Students also must formally apply to the college for junior admission by March 1 for fall. The college application packet is available on the department website. (Note: Transfer students also must apply to UF.)
Off-track UF freshmen and sophomores must speak with a college adviser before registering for the next semester.
Students interested in health careers requiring strong basic science backgrounds, such as medicine and physician assistant programs, should enroll in the preprofessional specialization.
Additional science course work is included to help students meet preprofessional course requirements but this course work is not specifically required for the health science program.
Students should meet with a prehealth adviser in the Academic Advising Center to ensure adequate preparation for professional entrance exams and the professional school application process. In order to be 'on track' at the junior level, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed, beginning with the first fall or spring term.
Students must remain on track for each subsequent fall and spring term for a total of four semesters in order to be considered for admission at the junior level. Students also must formally apply to the college for junior admission by March 1 for fall. The college application packet is available on the department website. (Note: Transfer students also must apply to UF.)
Off-track UF freshmen and sophomores must speak with a college adviser before registering for the next semester.
* Preprofessional students must complete MAC 2311.
* Preprofessional students must complete CHM 2046 and 2046L.
The health science program requires 120 hours for degree. PCB 3063, MCB 3020 and MCB 3020L are required only if pursuing pre-dental or pre-vet prerequisites.
The preprofessional OT track within the health science program gives students the opportunity to learn core health science content while simultaneously completing 3000- and 4000-level prerequisite course work required for the graduate-level occupational therapy program at UF.
In order to be admitted to the pre-OT track, students must have completed all 2000-level prerequisites required for the master's program in occupational therapy and have a 3.0 GPA. Students who make satisfactory academic progress in their health science and pre-OT course work receive a Bachelor of Health Science degree and have priority for admission to the graduate-level OT program in the college as long as they meet the graduate school admission criteria and space is available.
Successful completion of the graduate program is required for eligibility to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Occupational Therapist Registered (O.T.R.) Certification Examination and for eligibility to become licensed by the Florida State Board of OT Practice, Department of Health. For additional information, refer to the Department of Occupational Therapy, www.phhp.ufl.edu/ot
Students can complete missing course work in the summer, but all first-year tracking criteria must be completed by the end of the summer term.
Physical therapy is an entry-level master's program. Listed below is the suggested undergraduate prerequisite course sequence. For a description of the program and additional information, please refer to the Department of Physical Therapy, www.phhp.ufl.edu/pt
The following course sequence permits completion of General Education requirements and health science and physical therapy prerequisites for UF.
The pre-PT program accepts AP or IB credit for a maximum of one health science prerequisite course. All other prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C or better. Students should consult a college adviser if they have questions.
In order to be on track for this major, a student must meet the critical-tracking criteria each semester for enrollment beginning with the first fall or spring term. Students must remain on track for each subsequent fall and spring term for a total of four semesters in order to be considered for admission at the junior level. Students also must submit a college application.
Note: Transfer students also must apply to UF. Off-track UF freshman and sophomores must speak with a college adviser before registering for the next semester.
The rehabilitative services specialization prepares graduates to work in a variety of rehabilitation-related occupations where they can advance the independence, integration and full participation of individuals with disabilities or service needs in the work force and community.
The rehabilitative services program is designed to prepare students to
Opportunities have expanded for human-service providers who coordinate and manage services in state and federal service agencies, rehabilitation facilities, correctional programs, youth centers and centers responding to the aging population, public assistance programs and other community service organizations.
Graduates may supervise service activities, conduct intake interviews, manage community services and facilitate job re-entry and other social services activities.
The applicant must have a 2.7 overall GPA and 2.7 prerequisite GPA. The applicant also is encouraged to have volunteer experience in a human service setting.
Enrollment is based on space available in existing facilities. Admission to the college is considered separately from admission to UF. Students are admitted in summer and fall. The application deadlines are February 1 for summer admission consideration and March 1 for fall. Students submitting application materials after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
The following course sequence permits completion of General Education requirements and rehabilitative services prerequisites. The rehabilitative services track accepts AP and IB credit for only one prerequisite course.
| Health Science |
| College: Public Health and Health Professions |
| Degree: Bachelor of Health Science |
| Hours for the Degree: 120 |
| Specializations: Health Science General, Health Science Preprofessional, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Rehabilitative Services |
| Minor: Yes |
| Combined-Degree Program: Yes |
| Website: www.phhp.ufl.edu/bahealthsci |
The Health Science program leading to the Bachelor of Health Science degree includes didactic and experiential activities for students to learn the foundation skills necessary for success in the dynamic health environment. The program has two major goals: (1) to teach foundation skills to students whose career goal is to work in health care, particularly for those who want to become health care providers; and (2) to teach foundation skills to students who want to work in rehabilitation-related settings with individuals who face social or economic challenges.
The college offers five course specializations in the freshman and sophomore years: health science general, preprofessional, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy and rehabilitative services.
Beginning in the junior year, the health science general, preprofessional, and pre-PT specializations follow the same core curriculum, focusing on the health care system, different diseases and disabilities, the role of the health care provider in prevention and treatment, and patient-provider communication.
The senior year focuses on health-related research, effective leadership, critical-thinking skills important to clinical problem solving, and bioethical and legal issues impacting health care.
The pre-occupational therapy specialization offers the core curriculum plus OT prerequisites necessary for the Master of Occupational Therapy program at UF. The rehabilitative services specialization offers the junior core curriculum plus junior and senior course work focusing on vocational, psychological, and social aspects of rehabilitation and human services. The senior year of study in rehabilitative services also includes a practicum.
Regardless of specialization selected, students complement core courses with electives to round out their academic skills and interests.
Upon successful completion of the health science program, students receive a Bachelor of Health Science degree. While most students pursue graduate or professional training in a health field (e.g. occupational therapy, physical therapy, medicine, physician assistant, health administration, dentistry, public health, etc.), some students seek employment in hospital or related community organizations after completing the B.H.S.
Course Sequence
While all specializations are designed for students interested in health care, students should select the specialization that most closely approximates their career plans and overall academic performance.
Four course specializations in the health science program require a 3.0 overall and prerequisite GPA for admission at the junior level: health science general; health science preprofessional; health science pre-OT and health science pre-PT. The health science rehabilitative services specialization requires a 2.7 overall and prerequisite GPA.
Students must apply by February 1 for summer admission and by March 1 for fall admission. All prerequisites must be completed by the end of Summer A for fall admission to any specialization.
The health science general specialization is designed for students pursuing careers in fields such as medicine, physician assistant and dentistry, all of which require strong basic science backgrounds.
The pre-OT and pre-PT specializations are designed specifically for students interested in occupational therapy or physical therapy careers.
The rehabilitative services track is designed for students who intend to pursue graduate training in rehabilitation counseling or a related field, or who want to work in a rehabilitation-related setting.
The specialty tracks are designed to include the prerequisites needed for the graduate or professional programs at UF in addition to the prerequisites for health science.
Each track incorporates General Education requirements and health science prerequisites. All health science tracks except pre-OT accept AP or IB credit for one prerequisite course only. Pre-OT accepts AP or IB credit for two prerequisites; however, only one can be used for a core health science prerequisite (i.e. biology, statistics, psychology, physiology). All other prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C or better at the university level. Students should consult a college adviser if they need assistance or have questions about a specific course schedule.
Health Science General
Health Science Preprofessional
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Rehabilitative Services
The general specialization is designed for students who want to work in health care but do not want a career requiring an extensive basic science background.
In order to be on track for health science at the junior level, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed, beginning with the first fall or spring term.
Students must remain on track for each subsequent fall and spring term for a total of four semesters in order to be considered for admission at the junior level. Students also must formally apply to the college for junior admission by March 1 for fall. The college application packet is available on the department website. (Note: Transfer students also must apply to UF.)
Off-track UF freshmen and sophomores must speak with a college adviser before registering for the next semester.
Critical-Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.3 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete 9 hours of General Education course work
Semester 2:
- 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete PSY 2012 with minimum grade of C
- Complete BSC 2007 or BSC 2010 with minimum grade of C
- Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 18
Semester 3:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete OTH 4314 or CLP 3144 or DEP 3053 with minimum grade of C
- Complete STA 2023 and APK 2105C with minimum grades of C
- 3.0 GPA on STA 2023, BSC 2007, APK 2105C and psychology critical-tracking courses based on all attempts
- Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 27
Semester 4:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- 3.0 critical-tracking GPA and minimum grades of C on all critical-tracking courses based on all attempts
- Complete all General Education course work and CLAST requirement
- Complete 60 cumulative hours of course work
- Complete University writing requirement
- Complete University math requirement
- Complete HSC 2000 with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) | 3 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics or BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (GE-B) | 3 |
| HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology (GE-S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology or OTH 4314 Psychiatric Disorders (GE-S) | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory | 4 |
| Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Electives | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| Total | 15 |
Critical-Tracking Criteria Semesters 5-8:
- Students must enroll in all semesters and take all core courses in the term/order indicated with the exception of statistics, which can be taken any time during the junior year.
- A minimum grade of C is required in all health science core courses, which appear in bold.
- College electives also require a minimum grade of C.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability | 4 |
| HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| HSC 4558 Disability Management | 3 |
| HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Health Care Team | 2 |
| RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory | 1 |
| OTH 3416 Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care | 4 |
| HSC 4184 Health Care Leadership: Skills and Styles | 3 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| HSC 4653L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions | 3 |
| HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science | 4 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 6 |
| Total | 13 |
Students interested in health careers requiring strong basic science backgrounds, such as medicine and physician assistant programs, should enroll in the preprofessional specialization.
Additional science course work is included to help students meet preprofessional course requirements but this course work is not specifically required for the health science program.
Students should meet with a prehealth adviser in the Academic Advising Center to ensure adequate preparation for professional entrance exams and the professional school application process. In order to be 'on track' at the junior level, students must meet the critical-tracking criteria listed, beginning with the first fall or spring term.
Students must remain on track for each subsequent fall and spring term for a total of four semesters in order to be considered for admission at the junior level. Students also must formally apply to the college for junior admission by March 1 for fall. The college application packet is available on the department website. (Note: Transfer students also must apply to UF.)
Off-track UF freshmen and sophomores must speak with a college adviser before registering for the next semester.
Critical-Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.3 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete 9 hours of General Education course work
Semester 2:
- 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete PSY 2012 and STA 2023 with minimum grades of C
- Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 18
Semester 3:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- 3.0 GPA on all critical-tracking courses based on all attempts
- Complete DEP 3053, BSC 2010 and APK 2105C with minimum grades of C
- Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 27
Semester 4:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- 3.0 critical-tracking GPA and minimum grades of C on all critical-tracking courses
- Complete all General Education course work and the CLAST requirement
- Complete 60 cumulative hours of course work
- Complete University writing requirement
- Complete University math requirement
- Complete HSC 2000 with minimum grade of C
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 1025 Introduction to Chemistry (4) or CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (sociology course recommended, GE-S) | 3 |
| MAC 1147 Precalculus: Algebra and Trigonometry or MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (GE-M) * | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
* Preprofessional students must complete MAC 2311.
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) * | 4 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
* Preprofessional students must complete CHM 2046 and 2046L.
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B) | 4 |
| PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 and Laboratory | 4 |
| DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Advanced composition | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| BSC 2011 and 2011L Integrated Principles of Biology 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 5 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory | 4 |
| Total | 16 |
Critical-Tracking Criteria Semesters 5-8:
- Students must enroll in all semesters and take all core courses in the term/order indicated with the exception of statistics, which can be taken any time in the junior year.
- A minimum grade of C is required in all health science core courses, which are listed in bold.
- College electives also require a minimum grade of C.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability | 4 |
| HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| HSC 4558 Disability Management | 3 |
| HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Healthcare Team | 2 |
| RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory | 1 |
| OTH 3416 Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| CHM 2221 and 2211L Organic Chemistry (3) and Laboratory (2) | 5 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care | 4 |
| HSC 4184 Health Care Leadership: Skills and Styles | 3 |
| CHM 3218 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 2 or BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| College electives | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| HSC 4653L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions | 3 |
| HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science | 4 |
| Approved college electives | 3 |
| General electives | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
The health science program requires 120 hours for degree. PCB 3063, MCB 3020 and MCB 3020L are required only if pursuing pre-dental or pre-vet prerequisites.
The preprofessional OT track within the health science program gives students the opportunity to learn core health science content while simultaneously completing 3000- and 4000-level prerequisite course work required for the graduate-level occupational therapy program at UF.
In order to be admitted to the pre-OT track, students must have completed all 2000-level prerequisites required for the master's program in occupational therapy and have a 3.0 GPA. Students who make satisfactory academic progress in their health science and pre-OT course work receive a Bachelor of Health Science degree and have priority for admission to the graduate-level OT program in the college as long as they meet the graduate school admission criteria and space is available.
Successful completion of the graduate program is required for eligibility to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) Occupational Therapist Registered (O.T.R.) Certification Examination and for eligibility to become licensed by the Florida State Board of OT Practice, Department of Health. For additional information, refer to the Department of Occupational Therapy, www.phhp.ufl.edu/ot
Critical-Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.3 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete BSC 2007 and BSC 2009L with minimum grades of C
- Complete sociology or anthropology with minimum grade of C
- Complete 9 hours of General Education course work
Semester 2:
- 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete PSY2012, (CHM 1020, or PHY 2004/2004L or APK 2100C) with minimum grades of C
- Complete 28 cumulative hours of course work
- Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 18
Semester 3:
- Complete 3 additional critical-tracking courses, including APK 2105C, OTH 4314 or CLP 3144, and STA 2023 with minimum grades of C
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- 3.0 GPA on critical-tracking course work based on all attempts
- Complete 14 additional cumulative hours of course work for a total of 42
- Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 27
Semester 4:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete all critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA and no grade below C
- Complete all labs
- Complete all General Education course work and CLAST requirement
- Complete 60 cumulative hours of course work
- Complete University writing requirement
- Complete University math requirement
- Complete HSC 2000 with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics and 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE-B) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology (GE-S) | 3 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (4) or PHY 2053 and 2053L Physics 1 (4) and Laboratory (1) or PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or CHM 1020 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 (3 ) (GE-B) | 3-5 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions | 3 |
| Total | 15-17 |
Students can complete missing course work in the summer, but all first-year tracking criteria must be completed by the end of the summer term.
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Advanced composition | 3 |
| CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory (4) or PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or CHM 1020 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 (3) strongly recommended) | 3-4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15-16 |
Critical-Tracking Criteria Semesters 5-8:
- Students must enroll in all semesters and take all core courses in the term/order indicated, with the exception of statistics, which can be taken any time in the junior year.
- A minimum grade of C is required in all health science core courses and pre-OT course work, which appear in bold.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability | 4 |
| HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| OTH 3200C Applied Human Development 1 | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| HSC 4558 Disability Management | 3 |
| HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Health Care Team | 2 |
| RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory | 1 |
| OTH 3201 Applied Human Development 2 | 2 |
| OTH 3416 Pathophysiology | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care | 4 |
| HSC 4184 Health Care Leadership: Skills and Styles | 3 |
| OTH 4418 and 4418L The Nervous System and Disorders and Laboratory | 5 |
| OTH 3413C Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| HSC 4653L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions | 3 |
| OTH 4412 and 4412L Muscoloskeletal Anatomy and Laboratory | 5 |
| HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science | 4 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Physical therapy is an entry-level master's program. Listed below is the suggested undergraduate prerequisite course sequence. For a description of the program and additional information, please refer to the Department of Physical Therapy, www.phhp.ufl.edu/pt
Course Sequence
The following course sequence permits completion of General Education requirements and health science and physical therapy prerequisites for UF.
The pre-PT program accepts AP or IB credit for a maximum of one health science prerequisite course. All other prerequisite courses must be completed with grades of C or better. Students should consult a college adviser if they have questions.
In order to be on track for this major, a student must meet the critical-tracking criteria each semester for enrollment beginning with the first fall or spring term. Students must remain on track for each subsequent fall and spring term for a total of four semesters in order to be considered for admission at the junior level. Students also must submit a college application.
Note: Transfer students also must apply to UF. Off-track UF freshman and sophomores must speak with a college adviser before registering for the next semester.
Critical-Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.3 GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete 9 hours of General Education course work
Semester 2:
- 2.7 GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete STA 2023 and PSY 2012 with minimum grades of C
- Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 18
Semester 3:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete BSC 2010 and DEP 3053 with minimum grades of C
- 3.0 GPA on all critical-tracking courses based on all attempts
- Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 27
Semester 4:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete APK 2105C with minimum grades of C
- Complete all critical-tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA and no grade below C
- Complete all General Education course work
- Complete 60 cumulative hours of course work
- Complete University writing requirement
- Complete University math requirement
- Complete CLAST requirement
- Complete HSC 2000 with minimum grade of C
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 1025 Introduction to Chemistry (2) or CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 2-4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| PSY 2102 General Psychology | 3 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 14-16 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) or CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions | 3 |
| ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion (GE-C and WR) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics (GE-M) | 3 |
| PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory | 3 |
| Advanced composition | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory | 4 |
| PHY 2005 and 2005L Applied Physics 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 16 |
Critical-tracking Criteria Semesters 5-8:
- Students must enroll in all semesters and take all core courses in the term/order indicated with the exception of statistics, which can be taken any time in the junior year.
- A minimum grade of C is required in all health science core courses, which are listed in bold.
- College electives also require a minimum grade of C.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability | 4 |
| HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| HSC 4558 Disability Management | 3 |
| HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Health Care Team | 2 |
| RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory | 1 |
| OTH 3416 Pathophysiology | 3 |
| Approved college electives | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care | 4 |
| HSC 4930 Leadership Special Topics | 3 |
| Approved college electives | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| HSC 4653L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions | 3 |
| HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science | 4 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 6 |
| Total | 13 |
The rehabilitative services specialization prepares graduates to work in a variety of rehabilitation-related occupations where they can advance the independence, integration and full participation of individuals with disabilities or service needs in the work force and community.
The rehabilitative services program is designed to prepare students to
- Develop skills, knowledge and values that enable them to provide quality rehabilitation services.
- Empower consumers in the development of their personal and vocational resources.
- Participate as an integral member of multidisciplinary networks providing services to consumers.
- Develop a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Receive a sound preparation for graduate education in rehabilitation fields.
- Become informed citizens supportive of individuals with disabilities.
Opportunities have expanded for human-service providers who coordinate and manage services in state and federal service agencies, rehabilitation facilities, correctional programs, youth centers and centers responding to the aging population, public assistance programs and other community service organizations.
Graduates may supervise service activities, conduct intake interviews, manage community services and facilitate job re-entry and other social services activities.
Admission
The applicant must have a 2.7 overall GPA and 2.7 prerequisite GPA. The applicant also is encouraged to have volunteer experience in a human service setting.
Enrollment is based on space available in existing facilities. Admission to the college is considered separately from admission to UF. Students are admitted in summer and fall. The application deadlines are February 1 for summer admission consideration and March 1 for fall. Students submitting application materials after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.
Course Sequence
The following course sequence permits completion of General Education requirements and rehabilitative services prerequisites. The rehabilitative services track accepts AP and IB credit for only one prerequisite course.
Critical-Tracking Requirements
Semester 1:
- 2.0 GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete 9 hours of General Education course work
- Complete PSY 2012 with a minimum grade of C
Semester 2:
- 2.3 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete BSC 2007 with minimum grade of C
- 2.3 GPA on PSY 2012 and BSC 2007
- Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 18
Semester 3:
- 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- 2.7 GPA on critical-tracking courses PSY 2012, OTH 4314 or CLP 3144 or DEP 3053 and BSC 2007 and STA 2023
- Complete 9 additional hours of General Education course work for a total of 27
Semester 4:
- 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- 2.7 GPA on critical-tracking courses PSY 2012, OTH 4314 or CLP 3144 or DEP 3053, BSC 2007 and STA 2023
- Complete all General Education course work and CLAST
- Complete 60 cumulative hours of course work
- Complete University writing requirement
- Complete University math requirement
- Complete HSC 2000 with a grade of C or better
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Suggested semester-by-semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE-B) | 3 |
| HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions | 3 |
| ENC 1102 Argument and Persuasion | 3 |
| CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology (GE-S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) or OTH 4314 Psychiatric Disorders | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or B) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Advanced composition | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory, recommended strongly (GE-B) | 3 |
| Electives | 12 |
| Total | 15 |
Critical-Tracking Criteria Semesters 5-8:
- Students must enroll in all semesters and take all core courses in the term and order indicated with the exception of college electives, which can be taken any term they are offered.
- A minimum grade of C is required in all rehabilitative services core courses, which appear in bold.
- College electives also require a minimum grade of C.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| RCS 3030 Introduction to Rehabilitation and Human Services | 3 |
| RCS 4061 Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation | 3 |
| HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability | 4 |
| HSA 3111 U. S. Health Care System | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| RCS 4240C Vocational Services in Health, Rehabilitation and Human Services | 3 |
| HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Health Care Team | 2 |
| RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory | 1 |
| HSC 4558 Disability Management | 3 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| RCS 4800 Rehabilitation and Human Services Practicum 1 | 3 |
| RCS 4930 Special Topics in Rehabilitative Services | 3 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology | 3 |
| RCS 4451 Rehabilitation Aspects of Substance Abuse | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 5 |
| College electives | 3 |
| Total | 14 |