Allied Health Sciences, B.S.

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This area of study is designed for students interested in advanced degree programs in the allied health field: physical therapy, occupational therapy, exercise physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, chiropractic medicine or other allied health disciplines. Program admission is competitive and requires an application for upper division. Students should see the allied health sciences website (http://www.radford.edu/content/cehd/home/hhp/academics/majors/sports-medicine.html) for specific admittance and standards. This option also requires a fieldwork experience.

Core Curriculum Requirements (43-45 credits)

(See here.)

Majors are required to take the following courses and are advised to take them as part of their Core Curriculum requirements:

Major Core Requirements (67 credits)

Approved Menu (16 credits)

Choose 16 credits from the approved list (Courses cannot be used to satisfy more than one requirement.):

Suggested for Physical Therapy

Suggested for Occupational Therapy

Suggested for Athletic Training

Suggested for students in other pre-health disciplines

Professional Fieldwork (3 credits)

Electives

Students should consult their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 hours required for graduation.

Major Grade Point Average (GPA)

A 3.0 cumulative, and in major, grade point average is required for fieldwork and graduation for this major.