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Bachelor of Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.
Program Details
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science with concentration in Health Science, Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of ScienceHealth, Physical Education and Exercise Science with concentration in Health Science, Bachelor of Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.
The health science concentration is designed for students who wish to enter a health care-related field (that does not require licensure, certification or registry status) such as corporate wellness, human services, nonprofit health promotion and medical and pharmaceutical sales. Graduates holding a degree with a concentration in health science can also be qualified to enter either graduate or professional health science programs, such as public health, health education and promotion, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, nursing, speech-language pathology, audiology, radiation safety, clinical laboratory science and health care administration.
Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, graduates will be able to: Analyzing data: Graduates will be able to analyze data from a variety of sources to assess individual community health topics. Solving health problems: Graduates will be able to solve complex health science issues and problems using interdisciplinary sciences.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | The Health Science concentration of the degree offers a wide variety of courses involving an understanding of community health and the healthcare system. The courses are traditional lecture style courses that will support your knowledge in entering the Health Care workforce or applying to various graduate programs (Masters Degree’s, Public Health, Nursing, Physician’s Assistant, Medicine, etc)! Students are also required to complete 360 hours of internship, adding to your knowledge and skills developed in the classroom. |
| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes A minimum grade of C is required in all HPEX core, health science core, clinical experiences and elective courses. Students cannot use more than one HPEX course (three credits) from the exercise science core as an elective. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Prioritize meeting the pre-requisites for your first internship course, HPEX 395. This will ensure you are on track to meet the pre-requisites for your second internship course, HPEX 495. There are a number of broad assumptions as to which concentration best prepares students for allied professional graduate programs. The Health Science concentration was designed with framework for Community Health Education. Be sure to speak with someone in the Kinesiology and Health Sciences Department about which concentration of the degree you should enroll in!
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | Within their degree, Health Science students will be required to complete 360 hours of internship split across two courses (HPEX 395 – 120 hours; HPEX 495 – 240 hours). Outside of their primary degree, Health Sciences students may also consider pursuing a minor in Sport and Fitness Management. |
| Program Successes & Highlights | All Health Science students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workforce through their classes/internships. In addition, the curriculum was designed for students to obtain pre-requisites for graduate programs within four years. The Department also offers mentoring programs as well as events devoted to supporting students’ academic, professional, and personal development. |
Program Credit Requirements
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science with concentration in Health Science, Bachelor of Science
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
This is unofficial evaluation. Please contact the VCU Transfer Center to confirm its accuracy. Students who earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts & Sciences, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science, General Education Certificate, or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies prior to enrolling at VCU will receive a waiver of their General Education requirements. All students must complete at least 30 of their last 45 credits through VCU to earn a bachelor's degree from VCU and have at least 45 credits of upper-level courses (300, 400 and 500 level).
BS in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science with a concentration in Health Science
120
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
This is unofficial evaluation. Please contact the VCU Transfer Center to confirm its accuracy. Students who earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts & Sciences, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science, General Education Certificate, or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies prior to enrolling at VCU will receive a waiver of their General Education requirements. All students must complete at least 30 of their last 45 credits through VCU to earn a bachelor's degree from VCU and have at least 45 credits of upper-level courses (300, 400 and 500 level).
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
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Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 90 credits may be applied to this program.
General Education
30
Foundations
12
Writing
9
Earn 9 credits: Complete the following
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A minimum grade of C must be earned for courses in this requirement.
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Quantitative
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Areas of Inquiry
18
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Select courses for Areas of Inquiry that cover the three Breadth of Knowledge areas of Humanities/Fine Arts, Natural Sciences and Social/Behavioral Sciences as defined in the VCU Bulletin. Please consult with an advsior. The course work in the general education curriculum must be divided among the four Areas of Inquiry below, with at least three, and no more than nine, credits from each of the four areas. In fulfilling these requirements, students may apply no more than six credits with the same four-letter prefix (ex. RELS, MGMT) to the 17-18 credit total requirement, regardless of the area of inquiry under which they are listed.
Creativity, innovation and aesthetic inquiry
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Category:
Diversities in the human experience
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Global Perspectives
3
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Scientific & Logical Reasoning
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
Physics I
3
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3
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Major Requirements
40
Major Core Requirements
15
Earn 15 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Concentration requirements
25
Earn 25 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Ancillary Requirements
29
Ancillary Core
16
Earn 16 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Experiential Fine Arts
3
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Take 1-3 credits from any subject taught by the VCU School of the Arts.
Biology Sequence
4
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Select one of the Biology options below: BIOL 101 and BIOZ 101 or BIOL 151 and BIOZ 151.
BIOL 101 and BIOZ 101
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
BIOL 151 and BIOZ 151
4
Earn 4 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Foreign Language
6
Requirement Notes
Requirement Notes:
Foreign language through the 102 level (0-6 credits, by course or placement)
HPEX Elective Courses
21
HPEX Elective Courses
21
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
The table below lists admissions agreements between Virginia Commonwealth University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.
You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Students who earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts & Sciences, Associate of Fine Arts, Associate of Science, General Education Certificate, or Uniform Certificate of General Studies from the Virginia Community College System, Richard Bland College, or the College of Southern Maryland may be eligible to participate in the Guaranteed Admission Agreement. Students with one of these degrees may also be eligible to have the majority of their general education requirements waived. Students who have earned a transfer-oriented associate degree from any regionally accredited institution or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies from the Virginia Community College System before enrolling at VCU will have their General Education requirements satisfied. The Associate of Science in Science or the Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science are the recommended associate degrees for this major. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | Students who have earned a transfer-oriented associate degree from any regionally accredited institution or the Uniform Certificate of General Studies from the Virginia Community College System before enrolling at VCU will have their General Education requirements satisfied. The Associate of Science in Science or the Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science are the recommended associate degrees for this major. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | VCU accepts a variety of types of credit for prior learning, including but not limited to Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), military experience, Cambridge, and industry certifications that are recommended for credit by the American Council on Education or the National College Credit Recommendation Service. |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
1902
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
VCU prefers transfer applicants with a cumulative college GPA of a 2.5 or higher who are in good standing with their pre...see moreVCU prefers transfer applicants with a cumulative college GPA of a 2.5 or higher who are in good standing with their previous institution. Some degree programs like Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Engineering have more competitive GPA requirements. Admission to programs in VCU Arts is also based on an evaluation of additional application materials and may be more competitive. Transfer applicants with fewer than 24 earned semester (36 quarter) hours will also be reviewed based on their high school GPA.
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | VCU is a large, research-driven institution nestled on two campuses in downtown Richmond, Virginia, offering a vast array of degree programs from arts to dental hygiene to engineering to education. VCU students have access to hundreds of student organizations, which is a great way to connect with others whether or not you choose to live in one of our many on-campus residence halls. Take advantage of VCU's location with access to the James River and its park system, internship and job opportunities, community engagement, and interstates to travel to the beach, the mountains, and Washington, D.C.. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by the student's first semester of degree-seeking attendance at VCU. |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Catalog year is determined by the student's first semester of degree-seeking attendance at VCU. |
| Applying for Guaranteed Admissions | https://admissions.vcu.edu/apply-to-vcu/undergraduate/transfer/ |
Where Can This Degree Transfer
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke College | Bachelor of Arts in Health and Physical Education | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Bridgewater College | Health and Exercise Science Major - BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
| Emory & Henry University | Health and Physical Education Teacher Preparation (BA) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Arts | 4-Year | In-Person |
Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-1081.00 | Education Teachers, Postsecondary | Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-2022.00 | Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
| 25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level. | Educational Instruction and Library Occupations |
Cost To Complete