College of Applied Health Sciences
Dean, Charlotte (Toby) Tate
560 Applied Health Sciences Building (AHSB)
ahsinfo@uic.edu
http://www.ahs.uic.edu
Student Affairs Office: (312) 996-2079
Administration: (312) 996-6695
Biomedical and Health Information Sciences:
(312) 996-7337
Disability and Human Development: (312) 413-1647
Kinesiology and Nutrition: (312) 996-4600
Occupational Therapy: (312) 996-6901
Physical Therapy: (312) 996-7784
Nationally prominent in research, service, and education, the College of Applied Health Sciences is a leader in applied rehabilitation and disability studies. The college houses five departments: Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, Disability and Human Development, Kinesiology and Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.
A variety of degree programs is offered in the areas of biomedical visualization, disability studies, health informatics, health information management, nutrition, kinesiology, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The college offers three bachelor’s degrees, seven master’s degrees, and five doctoral programs.
The research efforts of the multidisciplinary faculty are directed toward new and applied knowledge in aging and disability studies, health information sciences, and health promotion and disease prevention. The college’s research and educational programs are substantially strengthened by the unification of the academic departments with their clinical counterparts in the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center.
The mission of the College of Applied Health Sciences is to prepare professionals for the advancement of health and of healthcare and its related aspects of human development, performance, and adaptation. The principal means through which this mission is accomplished is by actively integrating teaching, research, and service. The college’s first priority is the education of its students, which includes fostering their capacity for compassion, dedication, and advocacy. As a major component of an urban land grant institution, the college is committed to diversity, community needs, and the creation and dissemination of new knowledge.
The college encourages and accommodates the participation of persons with disabilities in all of its programs.
Each of the college’s professional programs is accredited by the appropriate accrediting agency and most serve as national models in education. For information on specific accreditation, refer to the appropriate program in the following sections of this catalog.
The College of Applied Health Sciences houses both traditional undergraduate BS programs as well as professional BS programs. Students can pursue an undergraduate professional course of study in either the Health Information Management program or the Nutrition Coordinated Program. The undergraduate professional course of study is arranged in two phases: completion of preprofessional course work and two years of professional course work at UIC leading to professional baccalaureate degrees in health information management or nutrition. Prerequisite courses equivalent to those offered by the University of Illinois at Chicago may be completed at any accredited college or university. The college’s professional programs coordinate classroom instruction with clinical experience in a variety of healthcare facilities in Chicago and surrounding areas throughout the two years of the program. The two-year professional programs begin with the fall semester of each academic year. Completion of professional program graduation requirements culminating in a baccalaureate degree qualifies the graduate to take the appropriate national certification examinations. Information about the examinations will be provided by the academic program during matriculation. Professional certification is necessary and in most cases mandatory for practice.
The traditional BS programs are housed in the Kinesiology and Nutrition department. These programs help prepare students for professional studies at the graduate level in areas such as physical therapy, nutrition, medicine, dentistry, and nursing or direct entry into careers in the health and fitness industries. The Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition accepts students at the freshman and transfer level and awards the BS in Kinesiology and the BS in Nutrition. There are two concentrations available in the Kinesiology program: Movement Science or Exercise and Fitness. Both programs encourage undergraduate participation in research; there are ample opportunities for undergraduates to become engaged in exciting research projects in state-of-the-art laboratories that are under the direction of world-class scientists. The Exercise and Fitness concentration includes an optional internship. Students may choose among a variety of health and fitness settings in Chicago and surrounding areas. This concentration prepares students to take an optional certification test from the American College of Sports Medicine. The Nutrition program admits students to the Nutrition Science program at the transfer level only and awards the BS in Nutrition. The Nutrition Science program is an accredited “Didactic Program in Dietetics,” enabling graduates to apply for a dietetic internship at sites approved by the American Dietetic Association http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/index.html.
The professional occupational therapy program is offered at the master’s (MS in Occupational Therapy) and doctoral (OTD, Doctor of Occupational Therapy) levels. The professional physical therapy entry-level program is offered through the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. For more information about these programs, contact the Department of Occupational Therapy at (312) 996-6901 or the Department of Physical Therapy at (312) 996-1505 or visit the college Web site http://www.ahs.uic.edu/.
Students planning to pursue a professional degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy should consult the Preprofessional Studies information later in this section of the catalog for information on recommended courses.
To earn a College of Applied Health Sciences degree from UIC, students need to complete University, college, and department degree requirements. University and college degree requirements for all College Applied Health Sciences students are outlined below. Students should consult the major department section for additional degree requirements.
Semester Hour Requirement
The College of Applied Health Sciences semester hour requirement varies by degree program.
| Degree Program | Department | Degree Conferred | Total Hours |
| Health Information Management | Biomedical and Health Information Management | BS in Health Information Management | 122 |
| Nutrition—Coordinated Program | Kinesiology and Nutrition | BS in Nutrition | 138 |
| Nutrition—Nutrition Science | Kinesiology and Nutrition | BS in Nutrition | 120 |
| Kinesiology—Movement Science | Kinesiology and Nutrition | BS in Kinesiology | 120 |
| Kinesiology—Exercise and Fitness | Kinesiology and Nutrition | BS in Kinesiology | 120 |
General Education Core
General Education at UIC is designed to serve as a foundation for lifelong learning. Students are required to complete a minimum of 24 semester hours in the General Education Core with at least one course from each of the following categories:
| I. | Analyzing the Natural World | |
| II. | Understanding the Individual and Society | |
| III. | Understanding the Past> | |
| IV. | Understanding the Creative Arts | |
| V. | Exploring World Cultures | |
| VI. | Understanding U.S. Society |
For a description and a list of courses for each General Education Core category, students should consult the General Education section of the catalog. Information on meeting the General Education requirements for each degree program is provided in the College of Applied Health Sciences department sections.
General Education Proficiencies—
University Writing Requirement
Applied Health Sciences students meet the requirement by achieving a passing grade in English 160 and 161.
Course Level Requirement
At least 9 hours of the elective course work taken by students in the Kinesiology curriculum must be taken at the 300– or 400–level. Nutrition and Health Information Management students follow a prescribed curriculum.
Full-Time Enrollment
The Nutrition—Coordinated Program and the Health Information Management program are full-time, day programs. A part-time progression program is available for Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT) in the Health Information Management program. This is a day program with classes from morning to early afternoon. Enrollment is limited. Although health information technology course credits do not count toward the required 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of prerequisites, an RHIT can attempt to competency test out of the specific courses during the junior year. The Kinesiology and Nutrition—Nutrition Science programs can be completed on a part-time basis.
Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement
Academic programs may require a minimum grade of C in selected, specific courses or a higher overall GPA. Students are informed of such requirements in writing at the beginning of the first term they are registered in the college (through program handbooks). All candidates for a degree must have a GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 for all UIC credits counted for graduation requirements and at least 2.00 for the combined transfer and UIC credits counted for graduation requirements. A minimum GPA of 2.00/4.00 for all courses in the major field is also required.
Graduation Declaration/Filing to Graduate
Students declare their intent to graduate online using UIC Web for Student. The deadline for submission to the Pending Degree List is the end of the third week (fall and spring) or second week (summer) of the term in which graduation is sought. Failure to submit the request at this time may delay the awarding of the degree. A final review will be made following the close of the term. If a student has satisfactorily completed all the degree requirements, the student’s name will be placed on the official degree list.
Students in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition must also declare their intent to graduate with their academic adviser at least one term prior to their intended graduation date.
Enrollment Residence Requirement
Candidates for a bachelor’s degree from the College of Applied Health Sciences must earn the last 30 semester hours of credit in enrollment residence uninterrupted by any work at another institution. Concurrent attendance at the University of Illinois at Chicago and another collegiate institution or enrollment during the summer at another institution, when approved by the student’s college, does not interrupt the UIC enrollment residence requirement for graduation. A student must complete at least one-half of the course work required for their major field, excluding collateral course requirements, in enrollment residence at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The major course work completed in enrollment residence must include 12 hours at the advanced level. Students enrolled in professional programs, Health Information Management and Nutrition, must complete all of their professional course work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Upon successful completion of a proficiency examination, exceptions may be made to the major requirement for students in the Health Information program who are currently Registered Health Information Technicians (RHITs).
Transfer Credit
When transferring credit from a community college after attaining junior status, a student must earn at least 60 hours from the University or another approved four-year college or university after attaining junior standing. Students are obligated to report all work from other institutions once enrolled at UIC.
Transfer Credit for Continuing Students
Continuing students who would like to take a course at another institution must petition their academic department for approval prior to enrolling in the course.
The following statements define general academic policies of the College of Applied Health Sciences, and include the procedures involving determination of academic probation and failure and channels for appeal of adverse decisions. Students should refer to their program handbooks for specific information.
Students registered for 12 or more hours during the fall or spring terms or for 6 hours or more in the summer term are considered full time. Students must request permission from their academic department to exceed 18 hours of enrolled course work.
It is required that students of the college achieve a minimum level of academic performance, which is assessed periodically during the prescribed course of study. Academic programs may require a minimum grade of C in selected, specific courses or a higher overall GPA. A student who receives a grade below C in any required academic course may be dismissed from the program, even if not on academic probation. (Refer to the specific program student handbook). Students must complete all required courses with a grade of C or better prior to progression to clinical instruction and practice. Courses with clinical components must be completed with a satisfactory grade.
Academic Probation and Dismissal Rules
Probation Rules
Not all programs in the college allow students to be placed on academic probation (refer to the program’s student handbook). In cases where applicable, academic probation designates the status of a student who has failed to attain the acceptable level of academic achievement as defined below:
| 1. |
An overall grade point average of 2.00/4.00 in all courses designated as professional course work or an academic major offered by the department in which the student is enrolled; | |
| 2. | A grade point average of 2.00/4.00 for each semester completed in the College of Applied Health Sciences; | |
| 3. |
A cumulative grade point average of 2.00/4.00 following matriculation into the College of Applied Health Sciences; | |
| 4. | Satisfactory attainment of competencies prescribed and published for any particular course. |
Removal from probationary status is dependent upon earning a grade point average during the probation semester that is sufficiently above 2.00 to maintain a grade point average of 2.00 or above for all work in the College of Applied Health Sciences.
Dismissal Rules
The College of Applied Health Sciences reserves the right to terminate a student’s enrollment. Continuation in the professional programs is also contingent upon maintaining additional standards as outlined in the specific program student handbook. Such action will be initiated when the faculty of the program in which the student is enrolled deems it inadvisable for the student to continue toward completion of the course of study. The conditions contributing to this determination by the faculty may include but are not limited to:
| 1. |
Failure to meet the college’s minimum grade point average standard 2.00/4.00, or the program minimum requirements which can include a higher overall GPA (refer to program student handbook); | |
| 2. | Inadequate achievement and maintenance of professional performance, including performance during instruction in clinical sequences, personal deportment, and character deemed inconsistent with ethical standards of behavior for members of the health professions; | |
| 3. |
Unsatisfactory progress toward completion of the degree requirements. |
Undergraduate students may drop courses using UIC Web for Student through the end of the second week of classes for fall and spring semesters, or through the end of week 1 during the summer semester. During weeks 3 through 6 of the fall and spring semesters (weeks 2 through 5 for summer semester) students may drop courses with the permission of their major college. If the drop occurs between 0–2 weeks in fall and spring (between weeks 0–1 in summer), there will be no notation on the transcript. If the drop occurs during weeks 3 through 6 in fall and spring (weeks 2 through 5 in summer), a W is noted on the transcript. Undergraduate students may drop a maximum of 4 UIC individual courses that result in a W notation on their transcript during their entire undergraduate degree program. College of Applied Health Sciences students should contact their individual programs, at the following locations, to make changes to their schedule: Health Information Management, Room 250 AHSB, (312) 993-7337; Kinesiology and Nutrition, for Kinesiology programs, Room 337 PEB, (312) 996-4600, and for Nutrition programs, Room 647 AHSB, (312) 355-1908. Since W grades will impact a student’s completion ratio for financial aid, it is recommended that they consult their financial aid counselor to determine the financial implications of dropping a class.
In order for a student to be admitted to professional programs in the college, a student must complete supplemental application materials available in the individual departments prior to the specified deadline dates. Students are only admitted into the Nutrition and Health Information Management programs in the fall term. Students are admitted to the Kinesiology program in the fall and spring terms. Students who would like to change their major to Kinesiology should meet with the academic adviser in the Kinesiology program and, if available, bring with them a completed Change of College/Curriculum form which can be found on the AHS Web site http://www.ahs.uic.edu.
It is expected that students will attend all lectures and laboratory sessions. Prompt and regular attendance is required for all scheduled activities. An absence may be excused if it is unavoidable or justified. The student is responsible for notifying the academic program and clinic each day that he or she will be absent from class or clinic preferably prior to the absence when possible. Excused absences will be given if a student has a serious illness or if there is a death of a family member.
Unexcused absences may be reflected in the course grade in a manner determined by the course instructors and in accordance with the policies of the University. Students with unexcused absences may be asked to leave the program.
Students must complete all prerequisite course work prior to beginning their professional programs in Health Information Management and Nutrition. In exceptional cases, a department may waive prerequisite course work for a student. In some cases, a proficiency examination will be given.
The credit/no credit option will not be accepted for required course work as specified by the department. Grades for credit/no credit are not used in the computation of the grade point average. Credit/no credit option requests must be completed prior to the 10th day of the term (5th day for summer session).
Admission to the Health Information Management and Nutrition programs provides automatic declaration of a major. Students in the Kinesiology programs must make an appointment with an academic adviser in the department to declare their major. A student must declare a major no later than upon completion of 60 semester hours. Transfer students entering with 60 semester hours or more must declare a major by the end of their first term at UIC. However, earlier declaration is recommended.
Students who plan to earn two degrees concurrently in separate colleges must choose a primary college, the college of record, enroll at the University through that college, and then receive written authorization from the dean of the second college at least one year prior to the intended graduation date.
Graduate-Level Courses for Undergraduate Credit
With department approval, an undergraduate student may enroll in a graduate-level course (500-level) for undergraduate credit. Students should obtain approval from their department and the instructor prior to enrollment. Graduate-level courses taken by an undergraduate student are generally not applicable toward a graduate degree.
Undergraduates are encouraged to participate in research programs. Students must consult with the faculty member offering the independent study prior to registering for the section. A student can register for a range of hours depending on the Independent Study. Students in the Kinesiology programs who would like to participate in the Senior Research Seminar and Project must achieve a grade point average of 3.25/4.00 by their senior year of study. Students are required to register for two semesters of research seminar to participate.
Students may file a written petition with their individual department to request an exception to college policies. The department will make a recommendation to the college for granting or denying the request. Petitions are generally only approved for exceptional cases. Petition forms are available on the AHS Web site http://www.ahs.uic.edu or in the AHS department offices.
The Health Information Management Program (HIM) offers proficiency examinations for some of its professional courses. Students interested in proficiency examinations for HIM should contact the department.
Progression to Clinical Fieldwork
Students must complete required course work prior to assignment to clinical/fieldwork experience. They must show readiness for the experience by having achieved performance levels that are related to the clinical fieldwork and are consistent with safety and technical standards defined in specific program objectives.
Prompt and regular attendance is required for all clinical fieldwork experiences. All time lost must be made up. The affiliation clinical supervisor and the faculty member must be notified when a student cannot attend.
The broad range of learning experiences required to prepare for careers in the applied health sciences involves some work in various community settings and healthcare facilities. Some of the assignments for these learning experiences are in the Chicago metropolitan area; others are outside the Chicago area. Students should plan for additional living expenses and transportation for assignments outside the Chicago area. Every effort is made to make the assignments equitable, to meet individual student requests, and to provide appropriate instructions for safe conduct. With the limited resources available and the number of students to be accommodated among all the professions represented, it is not always possible to offer alternate choices.
Students must meet with an academic adviser prior to registering for the next term. Students in professional programs must complete their courses in the sequence prescribed by their academic department. Failure to complete the appropriate course work in a given term could result in dismissal from the program.
Students may repeat a course in which a failing grade or a grade of D (and thus credit) has been assigned. The original credit is forfeited in the case of D grade although both grades will be included in the cumulative grade point average and will remain on the student’s permanent record. Any student planning to repeat a course a second time should see an academic adviser.
For selected programs in the college, a course for which a grade of D or F is received must be repeated with an earned grade of C or higher. Both grades will remain on the transcript. If a student in a professional program is unable to take further courses in the next occurring semester as a result of this policy, the student may be allowed to reenter the program at the next appropriate semester, or to reapply to the program as a new student. Students should contact their major department for more information.
Students seeking a second bachelor’s degree are required to follow the same application procedures as all other applicants. Students must complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit beyond the requirements of their first degree and all of the major requirements for their second degree. Students who have received a bachelor’s degree from another institution must also meet all residence requirements.
Students enrolled in the College of Applied Health Sciences participate in a rigorous course of academic and clinical instruction. The students’ successful participation in the instructional programs requires maintenance of a level of physical and mental well-being sufficient to achieve course objectives. Should the faculty of a given program find that a student’s mental or physical well-being is a contributing factor to substandard achievement, they are obligated to counsel the student to seek help from the Health Service, Counseling Service, or private services. The faculty shall refer the case to the dean if the student resists such counseling. The dean shall determine the course of further action. Recommendations resulting from the Health Service or Counseling Service evaluation of the student’s health and well-being may be considered in overall assessment of a student’s capacity to participate in the instructional program. The student may accept the faculty’s assessment, or appeal to the dean, who will determine the course of further action.
Intercollege Transfer Students
UIC students from other colleges may apply to a College of Applied Health Sciences programs. Students who would like to transfer to either of the Kinesiology programs should go to the program advising office in 337 PEB to request an Intercollege Transfer form. Intercollege transfer requests received prior to the eighth week of the term generally take effect the term following the request. Once a student has registered for a term, however, a change of curriculum will not be processed until the next subsequent term. Final approval of intercollege transfers is contingent upon good academic standing.
All other AHS programs require a program-specific application form. These forms are available in the Office of Admissions and from the individual departments. Intercollege transfer students should consult the college and academic department sections of the catalog for admission requirements.
Transfer Students from Other Colleges and Universities
Interested transfer students should consult the admissions, college, and department sections of the catalog for admission requirements.
Selection of All Applicants
All applicants who meet the admission requirements and have completed applicant files are considered for admission. Application files are used to determine the position of each applicant in a selection system based on both academic and nonacademic criteria.
The Admissions Committee may waive specific course prerequisites for applicants who can demonstrate that they already possess appropriate knowledge or skills that would be gained through taking the required courses. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to waive other specific nonessential requirements when indicated by unusual circumstances.
Transferring Out of the College
Students who would like to transfer out of the College of Applied Health Sciences should schedule an exit interview with their academic adviser. Students should then meet with an academic adviser in their new college to request a change of curriculum.
Preprofessional studies in the College of Applied Health Sciences are designed for students who intend to pursue their undergraduate or graduate education in professional programs of the AHS College. Preprofessional students in AHS typically are Kinesiology majors. Advisers for students in pre-occupational therapy and pre-physical therapy are available in the AHS College Office of Student Affairs and the department offices. Students are also encouraged to participate in the preadmission information sessions which are held monthly within the OT and PT departments. Scheduling information for these sessions can be found on the AHS Web site http://www.ahs.uic.edu.
Completion of the required course work or attainment of the minimum grade point average does not guarantee admission to a professional program. Pre-OT and pre-PT students must complete all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree, including a major, in addition to the preprofessional studies.
Occupational therapists provide services to maximize the function and satisfaction of persons whose daily life performance has been interrupted and jeopardized by disease, disability, life stress, and other factors. The occupational therapist provides the individual with opportunities for involvement in carefully chosen work, play, or self-care activities. The occupational therapist also uses various methods of mutual problem solving, environmental modification, adaptive devices, technology, and biomechanical and sensorimotor treatment methods to support and enhance performance.
Many occupational therapists work within hospital settings, but there is growing emphasis on prevention and treatment of the disabled in nonclinical settings. As a result, many new areas of employment are now available. For example, occupational therapists are increasingly employed in school systems where they work with handicapped children, enhancing their ability to perform as students. Working with in-home health organizations, occupational therapists help individuals and families function more adequately at daily tasks. In industrial settings, they aid disabled or injured workers’ return to gainful employment. In addition, occupational therapists have developed private practices.
The preprofessional course work listed below prepares students to apply to the professional program in the Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Applied Health Sciences after completion of the undergraduate degree. Students should contact OTDept@uic.edu or (312) 413-0124 for further information.
Pre-occupational therapy students may choose any major but should work with a preprofessional adviser to plan a course of study that fulfills pre-occupational therapy studies requirements as well as the requirements for the major.
The pre-occupational therapy requirements follow and should be completed as part of the undergraduate degree program. The courses listed below must be completed with a grade of C or better.
| Coursesa | Hours |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organismsb | 5 |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy Icd | 5 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy IIcd | 5 |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychologye | 4 |
| PSCH 242—Introduction to Research in Psychology | 3 |
| PSCH 270—Abnormal Psychologyde | 3 |
| PSCH 320—Developmental Psychologyd | 3 |
| PSCH 343—Statistical Methods in Behavioral Science | 3 |
| One course in anthropology or sociology | 3 |
| Total Hours—Pre-Occupational Therapy | 34 |
a Students completing an undergraduate degree at UIC must complete the General Education requirements. Students should consult the General Education section and their college/department sections of the catalog for more information on fulfilling these requirements.
b This course is approved for the Analyzing the Natural World General Education category.
c MVSC 251/252 sequence begins in the fall semester only.
d These courses must be taken within five years of admission to the program.
e This course is approved for the Understanding the Individual and Society General Education category.
Other minimum admissions requirements include earned bachelor’s degree in any field, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) certification with Health Providers Status, 3.00/4.00 GPA, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of at least 1000 combined verbal and quantitative parts, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. Applicants with a GPA of below 3.00 or GRE score below 1000 who display strengths in other areas may be considered for admission. Students must apply for admission to the program approximately one year before planned enrollment.
Physical therapy is a health profession whose primary purpose is the promotion of optimal human health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, assess, correct, or alleviate acute or prolonged movement dysfunction. Physical therapy encompasses areas of specialized competence and includes the development of new principles and applications to more effectively meet existing and emerging health needs. Other professional activities that serve the purpose of physical therapy are research, education, consultation, and administration.
The physical therapist, working in cooperation with other health professionals, serves the individual needs of the client and the health needs of society. The physical therapy profession depends heavily on knowledge and application of the basic medical and behavioral sciences, coupled with specialized knowledge and skills in the clinical arts and sciences.
Physical therapists may work as staff, supervisors, or self-employed practitioners who serve clients directly; as administrators of clinical departments, health agencies, or educational programs; as healthcare agency consultants; as clinical or academic teachers; or as researchers.
They may work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, schools for handicapped children, neighborhood health centers, physicians’ offices, nursing homes and convalescent centers, private and public health agencies, sports settings, and universities.
Pre-physical therapy students may choose any major but should work with a preprofessional adviser to plan a course of study that fulfills the pre-physical therapy studies requirements as well as the requirements for the major.
The pre-physical therapy requirements follow and should be completed as part of the undergraduate degree program.
| Coursesa | Hours |
| BIOS 100—Biology of Cells and Organismsb | 5 |
One of the following general chemistry sequences: |
10 |
| CHEM 112—General College Chemistry I (5)b | |
| CHEM 114—General College Chemistry II (5)b | |
OR |
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| CHEM 116—Honors General Chemistry I (5)b | |
| CHEM 118—Honors General Chemistry II (5)b | |
| MATH 180—Calculus Ib | 5 |
| PHYS 105—Introductory Physics I—Lectureb | 4 |
| PHYS 106—Introductory Physics I—Laboratoryb | 1 |
| PHYS 107—Introductory Physics II—Lectureb | 4 |
| PHYS 108—Introductory Physics II—Laboratoryb | 1 |
| PSCH 100—Introduction to Psychologyc | 4 |
| PSCH 242—Introduction to Research in Psychology | 3 |
| One course in developmental or abnormal psychology, choose from the following: |
3 |
| PSCH 270—Abnormal Pscychology (3)c | |
| PSCH 320—Developmental Psychology (3) | |
| MVSC 251—Human Physiological Anatomy Id | 5 |
| MVSC 252—Human Physiological Anatomy IId | 5 |
| Total Hours—Pre-Physical Therapy | 50 |
a Students completing an undergraduate degree at UIC must complete the General Education requirements. Students should consult the General Education section and their college/department sections of the catalog for more information on fulfilling these requirements.
b This course is approved for the Analyzing the Natural World General Education category.
c This course is approved for the Understanding the Individual and Society General Education category.
d MVSC 251/252 sequence begins in the fall semester only.
In addition, applicants must complete a minimum of 45 hours of documented volunteer or observation experiences in three different physical therapy facilities; at least 15 hours must be completed at each facility. Current certification in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) with Health Provider Status is recommended prior to beginning the professional program. Students must also have earned a bachelor’s degree prior to enrolling in the program.
The minimum GPA for application to the program in physical therapy is 2.50/4.00 in science and nonscience courses. The competitive GPA, however, is considerably above this level. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within five years of the date of application. Students must apply for admission to the program approximately one year before planned enrollment.
The College of Applied Health Sciences offers a minor in Kinesiology and a minor in Nutrition. Both minors are open to majors from other departments and colleges. Refer to the list of eligibility requirements in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition section of the catalog.
| Minor | Department | Hours |
| Kinesiology | Kinesiology and Nutrition | 19–23a |
| Nutrition | Kinesiology and Nutrition | 17a |
a One-half of the hours required for the minor must be completed in enrollment residence at UIC.
Academic advising is provided at the department level. Students should contact their unit’s program coordinator or academic adviser for more information on advising.
All Applied Health Sciences students are required to meet with their academic adviser once each term, or as specified in their program handbook. Students on academic probation are required to meet with their academic adviser prior to registering for the next term. Students interested in applying to professional programs in the College of Applied Health Sciences are encouraged to schedule an advising appointment at least one year prior to their expected admission date. Monthly advising sessions are offered for most professional programs in the college. Some programs assign a faculty adviser during the year of matriculation. Students should contact their individual departments or the Office of Student Affairs for further details.
The college recognizes and conforms with the campus wide honors program. University Honors are awarded to graduating students whose cumulative grade point average falls within the following honors categories:
Summa cum laude: 3.90 and above
Magna cum laude: 3.75 to 3.89
Cum laude: 3.50 to 3.74
Transfer students must have earned a minimum of 42 hours at the University of Illinois at Chicago at the end of the term prior to the term of graduation and have a minimum of 60 hours completed at UIC upon graduation.
In addition, transfer students must have an institutional (UIC) grade point average of 3.50 in order to qualify for University Honors.
Each semester the Dean’s List honors the academic excellence of students enrolled in the college’s undergraduate programs. Students must be full time and earn at least 12 semester hours in his or her respective department to be eligible. Students must also earn a semester grade point average of 3.50/4.00 or higher.
Applied Health Sciences students have a variety of student organizations available to them, ranging from student government to professional societies and organizations to groups organized around a specific focus. Involvement in student organizations is encouraged as experiences gained can enhance learning and contribute to development of valuable leadership skills. All students, upon admission, become members of the Urban Allied Health Academy. Students can also serve on various college committees.
Abbreviated Listing:
Urban Allied Health Academy
AHS Student Council
Disabled Students Union
Disability History and Culture Club
Health Professions Student Council
Occupational, Physical Therapy and Movement Sciences Students Organization (OPTIMSS)
Student Nutrition Association
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