Pre-Professional Track
This emphasis is intended for those interested in pursuing advanced study in a health sciences related professional field such as
- the master’s degree in occupational therapy (OT) or athletic training (AT),
- or the Doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine (DCM)
While undertaking the HS promotion emphasis, students additionally work with a professional advisor and faculty in the Health and Human Performance Program to satisfy the necessary college/university prerequisite coursework needed to apply for advanced academic preparation in OT, AT, and DCM. For more information see the current catalog online and/or click here.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Suggested prerequisite courses include:
- statistics
- anatomy and physiology I and II
- human growth and development
- abnormal psychology
- medical terminology
- general psychology
Pre-Athletic Training
Suggested prerequisite courses include:
- statistics
- anatomy and physiology I and II
- biology I and II
- exercise science
- physics I
- college math or statistics
- English
- social sciences
- nutrition
Pre-Chiropractic Medicine
Suggested prerequisite materials include a health sciences degree with coursework in:
- English
- psychology
- social sciences
- biology
- general chemistry
- organic chemistry
- physics
- kinesiology
- statistics
- exercise physiology
Internship Prerequisites:
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0, a grade of C- or better in HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 302, HPR 304, and HPR 410, and a minimum of 12 credits earned at Marymount are needed to register for the internship.
Internship Requirements:
When other requirements are completed, and minimum grade requirements are met, the student is placed in a 120-hour, three-credit internship.
Minimum Grade Requirements:
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a minimum grade of C- in HPR 202, HPR 260, HPR 302, HPR 410, HPR 415, BIO 151, BIO 151L, BIO 152, BIO 152L, BIO 161, BIO 161L, BIO 162, and BIO 162L.
This degree requires a total of 120-122 credits.