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Dec 03, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025
Exercise Science 3 + 3 Program
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Belmont University provides an opportunity for high achieving students majoring in Exercise Science to gain entry into one of the university’s doctoral programs in occupational therapy (OTD) or physical therapy (DPT) after only 3 years of undergraduate study.
Either the OTD or DPT program can be completed after three additional years for a total of 6 years (3+3) at Belmont University. Students will earn the BS in Exercise Science while completing their first year of the graduate program. It is strongly recommended that students indicate their intent to pursue the 3+3 program in their application for admission and begin the program of study at the start of their freshman year to be able to fulfill the accelerated pace of course work. The 3+3 program is an accelerated option that requires meeting a number of rigorous requirements while completing major and prerequisite coursework, BELL Core, and WELL Core requirements within the first 3 years of undergraduate study to be eligible for consideration for admission to the graduate program.
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Technical Requirements:
Technical Requirements are courses identified by the program as required courses and will count in the BELL Core or as General Electives.
Occupational Therapy Program Track
Physical Therapy Program Track
Exercise Science Major: 37 Hours
Program Track
Follow declared track:
Doctorate in Occupational Therapy: 7 Hours
Occupational Therapy Prerequisite Courses: 7 Hours
1st-Year OTD Courses - see OTD curriculum *
Students receive their BS degree in Exercise Science after successful completion of the first year of the OTD curriculum and fulfilling the undergraduate degree requirements. A total of 32 hours from the first year will count toward the elective requirement for the BS degree.
Doctorate in Physical Therapy: 20 Hours
Physical Therapy Prerequisite Courses: 20 Hours
1st-Semester DPT Courses - see DPT curriculum *
Students receive their BS degree in Exercise Science after successful completion of the first semester of the DPT curriculum and fulfilling the undergraduate degree requirements. A total of 18 hours from the first semester will count toward the elective requirement for the BS degree.
Total Degree Hours (B.S.): 128 Hours
* Fourth Year
(if student does not meet doctoral 3+3 program admission requirements)
Occupational Therapy Program Track
Complete minor requirements and any additional elective credits needed to graduate with a minimum of 128 hours.
Physical Therapy Program Track
Complete minor requirements and any additional elective credits needed to graduate with a minimum of 128 hours.
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