2008-09 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: 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 to teach foundation skills to students who want to work in rehabilitation-related settings with individuals who face social or economic challenges. In addition, students who are interested have the opportunity to explore a combined-degree program in public health.
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. The health science general, preprofessional and pre-PT specializations collapse into one track beginning in the junior year and 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, patient-provider communication, and understanding core public health concepts. The senior year focuses on health-related research, effective leadership, and critical-thinking skills important to clinical problem solving the 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 coursework 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 the Bachelor of Health Science. While the majority of students pursue graduate or professional training in a health field (e.g. occupational therapy, physical therapy, medicine, physician assistant, health administration, dentistry, public health), 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 Summer B admission and by Summer C for fall admission to any specialization.
The health science general specialization is designed for students who want to work in a health care field but this field does not require extensive basic science background (e.g., health administration, public health).
The health science preprofessional 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 accept AP or IB credit for one prerequisite course only. 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.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Specialization: Health Science: General
Specialization: Health Science - Preprofessional
Specialization: Health Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy
Specialization: Health Science - Pre-Physical Therapy
Specialization: Health Science - Rehabilitative Services
The general specialization is designed for students who want to work in a health care field that does not require an extensive basic science background (e.g., health administration, public health).
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 February 1. 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 coursework is included to help students meet preprofessional course requirements but this coursework is not specifically required for the health science program.
Students should meet with a prehealth adviser in the Academic Advising Center (100 Farrior Hall) and a PHHP adviser to ensure adequate preparation for professional entrance exams and the professional school application process. Students are responsible in determining prerequisites for the professional program of their choice. 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 to be considered for admission at the junior level. Students also must apply formally to the college for junior admission by February 1. The college application packet is available on the department website. (Note: Transfer students also must apply separately to UF and to the college.)
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 also 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.
Occupational therapy is a graduate-level program. 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 coursework 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 coursework receive the Bachelor of Health Science and have priority for admission to the graduate-level OT program.
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
Students can complete missing coursework in the summer, but all first-year tracking criteria must be completed by the end of the summer term.
Physical therapy is a graduate-level 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
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.
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 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 freshmen 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 prepares 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. 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 |
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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: 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 to teach foundation skills to students who want to work in rehabilitation-related settings with individuals who face social or economic challenges. In addition, students who are interested have the opportunity to explore a combined-degree program in public health.
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. The health science general, preprofessional and pre-PT specializations collapse into one track beginning in the junior year and 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, patient-provider communication, and understanding core public health concepts. The senior year focuses on health-related research, effective leadership, and critical-thinking skills important to clinical problem solving the 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 coursework 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 the Bachelor of Health Science. While the majority of students pursue graduate or professional training in a health field (e.g. occupational therapy, physical therapy, medicine, physician assistant, health administration, dentistry, public health), 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 Summer B admission and by Summer C for fall admission to any specialization.
The health science general specialization is designed for students who want to work in a health care field but this field does not require extensive basic science background (e.g., health administration, public health).
The health science preprofessional 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 accept AP or IB credit for one prerequisite course only. 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.
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college and major requirements.
Specialization: Health Science: General
Specialization: Health Science - Preprofessional
Specialization: Health Science - Pre-Occupational Therapy
Specialization: Health Science - Pre-Physical Therapy
Specialization: Health Science - Rehabilitative Services
The general specialization is designed for students who want to work in a health care field that does not require an extensive basic science background (e.g., health administration, public health).
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 February 1. 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 and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.3 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete 9 hours of general education coursework
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 coursework for a total of 18
Semester 3:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete 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 coursework 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 coursework and the CLAST requirement
- Complete 60 cumulative hours of coursework
- Complete the university writing requirement, which must include ENC 3254 Writing for the Health Professions or a substitution approved by a PHHP adviser
- Complete the university math requirement
- Complete HSC 2000 with a grade of C or better (highly recommended)
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P or GE-B) | 3 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| 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 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N) | 3 |
| Gordon Rule writing course (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory | 4 |
| CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology (GE-S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| ENC 3254 Writing for the Health Professions | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, D) | 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 must be taken prior to the senior 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 |
| HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability | 3 |
| PHC 4101 Public Health Concepts | 3 |
| STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Health Care Team | 2 |
| HSC 4558 Disability Management | 3 |
| OTH 3416 Pathophysiology | 3 |
| RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory | 1 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| HSC 4184 Health Care Leadership: Skills and Styles | 3 |
| HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care | 4 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science | 4 |
| HSC 4652L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level elective | 7 |
| Total | 14 |
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 coursework is included to help students meet preprofessional course requirements but this coursework is not specifically required for the health science program.
Students should meet with a prehealth adviser in the Academic Advising Center (100 Farrior Hall) and a PHHP adviser to ensure adequate preparation for professional entrance exams and the professional school application process. Students are responsible in determining prerequisites for the professional program of their choice. 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 to be considered for admission at the junior level. Students also must apply formally to the college for junior admission by February 1. The college application packet is available on the department website. (Note: Transfer students also must apply separately to UF and to the college.)
Off-track UF freshmen and sophomores must speak with a college adviser before registering for the next semester.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.3 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete PSY 2012 with minimum grade of C
- Complete 9 hours of general education coursework
Semester 2:
- 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete 9 additional hours of general education coursework 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 or CLP 3144, BSC 2010, and APK 2105C with minimum grades of C
- Complete 9 additional hours of general education coursework 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 coursework and the CLAST requirement
- Complete 60 cumulative hours of coursework
- Complete the university writing requirement, which must include ENC 3254 or a substitution approved by a PHHP adviser
- Complete the university math requirement
- Complete HSC 2000 with a grade of C or better (highly recommended)
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 1025 Introduction to Chemistry | 2 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 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 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
* Preprofessional students must complete MAC 2311.
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) or CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology(GE-S) | 3 |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) | 4 |
| HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 or Social and Behavioral Sciences (sociology course recommended, GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities course (GE-H, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Summer | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) * and/or Humanities (GE-H, N) | 4-7 |
* Preprofessional students also 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 |
| ENC 3254 Writing for the Health Professions | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (sociology course recommended, (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory | 4 |
| 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 |
| 3000-level electives | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Summer | Credits |
| CHM 2211 and 2211L Organic Chemistry (4) and Laboratory (1) and/or 3000-level electives (3) | 5-8 |
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 2, which must be taken prior to the senior 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 |
| PHY 2054 and 2054L Physics 2 (4) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 5 |
| HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability | 3 |
| PHC 4101 Public Health Concepts | 3 |
| STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| BCH 4024 Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Healthcare Team | 2 |
| HSC 4558 Disability Management | 3 |
| OTH 3416 Pathophysiology | 3 |
| RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory | 1 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSC 4184 Health Care Leadership: Skills and Styles | 3 |
| HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care | 4 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science | 4 |
| HSC 4652L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions | 3 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| General electives | 4 |
| Total | 14 |
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.
Occupational therapy is a graduate-level program. 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 coursework 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 coursework receive the Bachelor of Health Science and have priority for admission to the graduate-level OT program.
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
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
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 coursework
Semester 2:
- 2.7 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete PSY 2012, APK 2100C or either CHM 1030, PHY 2004/2004L with minimum grades of C
- Complete 28 cumulative hours of coursework
- Complete 9 additional hours of general education coursework for a total of 18
- Complete HSC 2000 with a grade of C or better (highly recommended)
Semester 3:
- Complete 3 additional critical-tracking courses, including APK 2105C, 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 coursework based on all attempts
- Complete 14 additional cumulative hours of coursework for a total of 42
- Complete 9 additional hours of general education coursework for a total of 27
- Complete the university writing requirement, which must include ENC 3254, Writing for the Health Professions, or a substitution approved by a PHHP adviser
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 coursework and the CLAST requirement
- Complete 60 cumulative hours of coursework
- Complete the university math requirement
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics and BSC 2009L Laboratory in Biological Sciences (GE-B) | 4 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology course (GE-S) | 3 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| APK 2100C Applied Human Anatomy with Laboratory - strongly recommended (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 1030 Basic Chemistry Concepts and Applications, Part 1 (3) (GE-B) | 3-5 |
| HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions (highly recommended) | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15-17 |
Students can complete missing coursework in the summer, but all first-year tracking criteria must be completed by the end of the summer term.
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B) | 4 |
| CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| ENC 3254 Writing for the Health Professions | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, D) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N) | 3 |
| Electives | 8-9 |
| Total | 14-15 |
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 in the junior year.
- A minimum grade of C is required in all health science core courses and pre-OT coursework, which appear in bold.
| Semester 5 | Credits |
| HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability | 3 |
| PHC 4101 Public Health Concepts | 3 |
| OTH 3200C Applied Human Development 1 | 3 |
| STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Health Care Team | 2 |
| HSC 4558 Disability Management | 3 |
| OTH 3201 Applied Human Development 2 | 2 |
| OTH 3416 Pathophysiology | 3 |
| RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory | 1 |
| General 3000-/4000-level elective | 4 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| HSC 4184 Health Care Leadership: Skills and Styles | 3 |
| HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care | 4 |
| OTH 4418 and 4418L The Nervous System and Disorders and Laboratory | 5 |
| General 3000-/4000-level elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science | 4 |
| HSC 4652L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions | 3 |
| OTH 3413C Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
| OTH 4412 and 4412L Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Laboratory | 5 |
| Total | 15 |
Physical therapy is a graduate-level 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
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.
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 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 freshmen and sophomores must speak with a college adviser before registering for the next semester.
Critical Tracking and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.3 GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete ENC 1101 with a minimum grade of C
- Complete 9 hours of general education coursework
Semester 2:
- 2.7 GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete STA 2023 with a minimum grade of C
- Complete 9 additional hours of general education coursework for a total of 18
Semester 3:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete BSC 2010, DEP 3053, STA 2023 and APK 2105 with minimum grades of C
- 3.0 GPA on all critical-tracking courses based on all attempts
- Complete 9 additional hours of general education coursework 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 general education coursework
- Complete 60 cumulative hours of coursework
- Complete the university writing requirement, which must include ENC 3254 or a substitution approved by a PHHP adviser
- Complete the university math requirement
- Complete the CLAST requirement
- Complete HSC 2000 with a grade of C or better (highly recommended)
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| CHM 1025 Introduction to Chemistry | 2 |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing (GE-C, WR) | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, D) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| BSC 2010 and 2010L Integrated Principles of Biology 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-B) | 4 |
| HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions (highly recommended) | 3 |
| CHM 2045 and 2045L General Chemistry 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics (GE-M) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
| Summer | Credits |
| CHM 2046 and 2046L General Chemistry 2 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory | 4 |
| DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology or STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics (GE-M) | 3 |
| ENC 3254 Writing for the Health Professions | 3 |
| PHY 2004 and 2004L Applied Physics 1 (3) and Laboratory (1) (GE-P) | 4 |
| 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, N) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
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 2, 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 |
| HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability | 3 |
| PHC 4101 Public Health Concepts | 3 |
| STA 3024 Introduction to Statistics 2 | 3 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Health Care Team | 2 |
| HSC 4558 Disability Management | 3 |
| OTH 3416 Pathophysiology | 3 |
| RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory | 1 |
| Approved college electives | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level elective | 4 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 7 | Credits |
| HSC 4184 Health Care Leadership: Skills and Styles | 3 |
| HSC 4608L Critical Thinking in Health Care | 4 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 6 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 8 | Credits |
| HSC 3057 Research Methods and Issues in Health Science | 4 |
| HSC 4652L Ethical and Legal Issues in the Health Professions | 3 |
| 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 prepares 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. 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 and Recommended Semester Plan
Semester 1:
- 2.0 GPA on work from all institutions
- Complete 9 hours of general education coursework
- 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
- Complete STA 2023 or an advanced psychology course (CLP 3144 or DEP 3053) with a minimum grade of C
- 2.3 GPA on prerequisite courses
- Complete 9 additional hours of general education coursework 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, CLP 3144 or DEP 3053, BSC 2007, STA 2023, APK 2105C
- Complete 9 additional hours of general education coursework 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, CLP 3144 or DEP 3053, BSC 2007, STA 2023 and APK 2105C
- Complete all general education coursework and the CLAST requirement
- Complete 60 cumulative hours of coursework
- Complete the university writing requirement, which must include ENC 3254 or a substitution approved by a PHHP adviser
- Complete the university math requirement
- Complete HSC 2000 with a grade of C or better (highly recommended)
To remain on track, students must complete the appropriate critical-tracking courses, which appear in bold.
Recommended semester plan
| Semester 1 | Credits |
| ENC 1101 Expository and Argumentative Writing | 3 |
| PSY 2012 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE-M) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, N or D) | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 2 | Credits |
| BSC 2007 Biological Sciences: Cells, Organisms and Genetics (GE-B) | 3 |
| HSC 2000 Introduction to Health Professions | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics (GE-M) or An advanced psychology course (CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology (GE-S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H) | 3 |
| Humanities (GE-H, WR) | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 3 | Credits |
| APK 2105C Applied Human Physiology with Laboratory (GE-B) | 4 |
| ENC 3254 Writing for the Health Professions | 3 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics 1 (GE-M) or An advanced psychology course (CLP 3144 Abnormal Psychology (GE-S) or DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE-S) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Semester 4 | Credits |
| Physical or Biological Science (GE-P pr GE-B) | 3 |
| Electives | 11 |
| Total | 14 |
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 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 |
| HSA 3111 U.S. Health Care System | 3 |
| HSC 3502 Survey of Diseases and Disability | 3 |
| PHC 4101 Public Health Concepts | 3 |
| RCS 3030 Introduction to Rehabilitation and Human Services | 3 |
| RCS 4061 Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester 6 | Credits |
| HSC 3531 Health and Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSC 3661 Therapeutic Communication Skills with Patients, Families and the Health Care Team | 2 |
| HSC 4558 Disability Management | 3 |
| RCS 4240C Vocational Services in Health, Rehabilitation and Human Services | 3 |
| RCS 4415L Therapeutic Communication Skills Laboratory | 1 |
| Approved college 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 |
| RCS 4451 Rehabilitation Aspects of Substance Abuse | 3 |
| Approved college elective | 3 |
| General 3000-/4000-level electives | 9 |
| Total | 15 |