Rehabilitation Science Major

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This program is pending NMU Board of Trustees approval. The board will meet Thursday July 9 - Friday, July 10.

The Rehabilitation Science major is a pre-professional program for students interested in a careers such as athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other related health professions. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in the natural sciences, including biology, chemistry, and physics, which are essential prerequisites for graduate-level programs.

Rehabilitation Science - Athletic Training - 3 + 2 Accelerated Program (Undergraduate and Masters) Students in the 3 + 2 Rehabilitation Science/Athletic Training program will complete three years of undergraduate course work in the Rehabilitation Science major and then apply for admission to the Northern Michigan University Graduate School for the Master of Science in Athletic Training program. The admitted students will then complete two years of master’s level course work in athletic training. After five years, students will earn two degrees: a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Science, and a Master of Science degree in Athletic Training.

Total Credits Required 120

General Education 30-40

Required Courses in Major 54-61 Credits

Rehabilitation Science Core 39-41 credits

BI 100 - Biological Science [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits or
BI 111 - Introductory Biology: Principles [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits
BI 213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 3 Credits
BI 213L - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 Credits
BI 214 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 3 Credits
BI 214L - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1 Credits
CH 105 - Chemical Principles [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits or
CH 111 - General Chemistry I [SCII] [LAB] 5 Credits
DATA 109 - Introduction to Statistics [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits or
PSY 201 - Psychological Research I: Statistical Applications [QUAR] [MATH] 4 Credits
ES 100 - Introduction to Health and Human Performance 2 Credits
ES 315 - Physiology of Exercise 4 Credits
ES 317 - Anatomical Kinesiology 3 Credits
HL 101 - Medical Terminology for Health Educators 2 Credits
PH 201 - College Physics I [SCII] [LAB] 5 Credits
PSY 100 - Introduction to Psychological Science [SCII] [LAB] 4 Credits or
PSY 101 - General Psychology [PERS] 3 Credits
Note: Pre-Occupational & Pre-Physicial Therapy Concentration should select BI 111 and CH 111. Pre-Athletic Training Concentration may select BI 100 and CH 105.

Pre-Athletic Training Concentration 16-17 credits

Students wishing to pursue a graduate program in athletic training should select this track.

ES 417 - Biomechanics 3 Credits
ES 421 - Physiology of Training for Sport 3 Credits or
HL 471 - Exercise Assessment and Prescription 4 Credits
HL 125 - Emergency Health Care 3 Credits
HN 210 - Nutrition for Humans 4 Credits
HPE 120 - Motor Learning and Development in HPE 3 Credits

Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration 15 credits

Students wishing to pursue a graduate program in occupational therapy should select this concentration.

AN 110 - Introduction to Anthropology [PERS] 4 Credits or
SO 101 - Introductory Sociology [PERS] 4 Credits
HPE 120 - Motor Learning and Development in HPE 3 Credits
PSY 210 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology 4 Credits
PSY 240 - Introduction to Psychopathology 4 Credits
Note: Pre-Occupational Therapy concentration students should work with their academic advisors to identify additional prerequisite courses that may be required in an Occupational Therapy program.

Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration 22 credits

Students wishing to pursue a graduate program in physical therapy should select this concentration.

BI 112 - Introductory Biology: Diversity 4 Credits
CH 112 - General Chemistry II 5 Credits
PH 202 - College Physics II [SCII] [LAB] 5 Credits
PSY 210 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology 4 Credits
SO 101 - Introductory Sociology [PERS] 4 Credits
Note: Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration students should work with their academic advisors to identify additional prerequisite courses that may be required for PT graduate programs.