Physical Education and Exercise Science - Majors

Majors

Pre-Physical Therapy

This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in physical therapy, exercise physiology or related fields in exercise science. The course of study has an interdisciplinary approach with math and science courses to provide a diverse background in preparation for graduate school.
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Pre-Occupational Therapy

This program is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in occupational therapy.  The course of study has an interdisciplinary approach in the social sciences to provide students with preparation for graduate school.
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Sport Management

This program combines exercise science and business courses to develop an overall understanding of the concepts of fitness and wellness as well as the organizational and administrative aspects in the discipline.
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Movement Science

This interdisciplinary program is intended for students who wish to pursue  careers in fitness and wellness, personal training, and strength and conditioning.  In addition, this track prepares students for graduate work in exercise physiology, biomechanics and related disciplines.  
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Partnership Programs with Thomas Jefferson University

The Department of Physical Education & Exercise Science is excited to partner with Thomas Jefferson University College of Health Professions for programs in physical therapy and occupational therapy. Admission into the partnership program requires dual acceptance through an interview process and specific guidelines set forth by both universities.

Physical Therapy DPT Program

In this program students can earn both the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degrees in six years after graduation from high school. Students will spend the first three years at Immaculata University and then proceed to Jefferson College of Health Professions for the final three years of graduate physical therapy coursework. The B.S. in Exercise Science will be awarded after successful completion of the first year at Jefferson College of Health Professions. The D.P.T. degree from Thomas Jefferson University will be awarded after successful completion of the third year at Jefferson College of Health Professions.
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Occupational Therapy MS Program

In this program students can earn both the Bachelor of Science and the Master’s in Occupational Therapy degrees in five and a half years after graduation from high school. Students will spend the first three years at Immaculata University and then proceed to Jefferson College of Health Professions for the final two and a half years of undergraduate and graduate occupational therapy coursework. The baccalaureate degree from Immaculata University will be awarded after successful completion of the first year at Jefferson College of Health Professions. The Master’s in Occupational Therapy degree From Thomas Jefferson University will be awarded after successful completion of the third year at Jefferson College of Health Professions.
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