Program: Rehabilitative Sciences (Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration) - BS -University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) 2018-2019 - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

The courses in this section are working towards the requirements for a baccalaureate degree at the University of the Incarnate Word

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer but will NOT be UIW degree applicable
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1311 [UIW Composition and Rhetoric Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as MATH 1304 [UIW Sciences and Mathematics Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I will transfer as BIOL 1402 [UIW Science and Mathematics Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** Select either KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health or KINE 1338 Concepts of Physical Fitness will transfer as DWHP 1200 [UIW Wellness and Physical Education Core]

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1312 [UIW Composition and Rhetoric Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I OR CHEM 1311 General Chemistry Lecture I AND CHEM 1111 General Chemistry Laboratory I will transfer as CHEM 1301 and CHEM 1101 (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II will transfer as BIOL 1403, will substitute for BIOL 1401 (grade must be a “C” or better)
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology will transfer as PSYC 1301 [UIW History and Behavioral Science Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester III

Select either CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II or CHEM 1312 General Chemistry Lecture II and CHEM 1112 General Chemistry Laboratory II will transfer as CHEM 1302 and CHEM 1102 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either HIST 1301 United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II or HIST 2321 World Civilizations I or HIST 2322 World Civilizations II will transfer as HIST 1321 or HIST 1322 or HIST 1311 or HIST 1312 [UIW History and Behavioral Science Core]

Semester IV

BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I will transfer as BIOL 2321 AND 2121 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either CHEM 2423 - Organic Chemistry I (Lecture and Lab) OR CHEM 2323 Organic Chemistry Lecture I AND CHEM 2123 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I will transfer as CHEM 2311 and CHEM 2111 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation or ARTS 1303 Art History Survey (Pre 1300) or ARTS 1304 Art History Survey (Post 1300) or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation or MUSI 1309 Music Literature II or MUSI 1310 American Music or DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation will transfer as UIW Literature and Art Core
Select either FREN 1411 Elementary French I or GERM 1411 Elementary German I or ITAL 1411 Elementary Italian I or JAPN 1411 Elementary Japanese I or SPAN 1411 Elementary Spanish I or SLNG 1304 American Sign Language I will transfer as UIW Foreign Language Core

Semester V

BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II will transfer as BIOL 2322 and BIOL 2122 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either CHEM 2425 - Organic Chemistry II (Lecture and Lab) or CHEM 2325 Organic Chemistry Lecture II and CHEM 2125 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II will transfer as CHEM 2312 and CHEM 2112 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either FREN 1412 Elementary French II or GERM 1412 Elementary German II or ITAL 1412 Elementary Italian II or JAPN 1412 Elementary Japanese II or SPAN 1412 Elementary Spanish II or SLNG 1305 American Sign Language II will transfer as UIW Foreign Language Core
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy will transfer as PHIL 1381 [UIW Philosophy and Religion Core]
Select one course from KINE 11XX will transfer as PEHP Activity Course [UIW Wellness and Physical Education Core]

Semester VI

PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions will transfer as RELS 3345 [UIW Philosophy and Core] [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement]
Select either ENGL 2322 British Literature I: Anglo Saxon through Neoclassical or ENGL 2323 British Literature II: Romanticism to the Present or ENGL 2332 World Literature I: Antiquity through the Renaissance or ENGL 2333 World Literature II: Neoclassical to the Present or ENGL 2341 Forms of Literature or ENGL 2342 Introduction to Literature and Literary Criticism will transfer as ENGL 2310 [UIW Literature and Art Core]

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 74 college-level hours, of which 68 will transfer and apply as EDUC 1300, 1 SCH KINE 1304/1338, 1 SCH of FL 1411 and 1 SCH of FL 1412 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the University of the Incarnate Word baccalaureate degree in Rehabilitative Sciences, Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration.

Note: The University of the Incarnate Word does not have a maximum number of college-level transfer hours accepted towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

Students may still take 7 SCH of the following UIW required courses:

BIOL 2416 Genetics will transfer as BIOL 3361 [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement] (grade must be a “C” or better)
BIOL 2421 Microbiology for Science Majors will transfer as BIOL 3471 [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement] (grade must be a “C” or better)
PSYC 2317 Statistical Methods in Psychology will transfer as PSYC 3381 [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is NOT core complete and NOT degree complete.

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone course(s).
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program.

Special Admission for Rehabilitative Sciences at the University of the Incarnate Word

The Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitative Science is designed to be the pathway for students seeking to go into professional graduate programs in athletic training, physical therapy, medical school and physician assistant areas. The curriculum structure and content gives the graduate a strong foundation and credentials to embark on other careers in advanced healthcare settings or to enter the workforce as entry-level technicians in healthcare settings.

The degree plan includes a choice of four concentrations: Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Medicine, and Pre-Physician Assistant. Depending on concentration, coursework will include the university core, 32-35 credit hours in rehabilitative science, and science and psychology courses tailored to most common pre-requisites for the respective professional school. Students interested in pursuing a professional degree in other allied health fields may select a concentration they feel is the most appropriate to their professional goals, and an individualized advising plan may be necessary. This degree plan was designed to meet the needs of most post-baccalaureate advanced allied health programs in the state of Texas. In some instances, the individual may need to take additional course work to meet the academic prerequisites for entry into a specific program. The Pre-Athletic Training and Pre-Physical Therapy concentration coursework meet the requirements for a minor in psychology.

Admission to the Major:

Applicants will apply to the major concentration. Applications to the major are due by September 15th. Applicants work with an assigned advisor and are required to submit a completed application form. External applicants or students not working with an advisor should send application materials to the Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions, ATTN: Rehabilitative Sciences, 4301 Broadway, CPO 300, San Antonio, TX 78209.

As part of the application process, the student must submit the following to be considered for entry into the major:

A completed application form (found online)
Current Health Care Provider CPR
Official transcripts from all colleges attended filed with the registrar
Completion of a favorable criminal background screening
Health and Immunization Packet (Health History, Physical, and Immunizations)
Acknowledgement of program Essential Functions
A candidate may be required to attend an interview with the selection committee and complete a general knowledge exam.
HIPAA/Confidentiality Agreement

To be considered for admission the student must meet the following criteria:

Completion of the application with all components
Minimum college-level credit and GPA:
- Pre-Athletic Training: 30 hours of college-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75.
- Pre-Medicine: 30 hours of college-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
- Pre-Physical Therapy: 30 hours of college-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
- Pre-Physician Assistant: 30 hours of college-level credit with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.

Promotion/Retention/Graduation Requirements:

Once accepted into the Rehabilitative Sciences major, students will be evaluated each semester to ensure they are meeting the expectations set by the program. These expectations include:

The student must be in good standing with the university
The student must maintain health and immunization requirements.
The student must maintain a minimum of 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Medicine, and Pre-Physician Assistant tracks. The student must maintain a minimum of 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the Pre-Athletic Training track.
The student must pass all major and support coursework with a “C” or better. All students must achieve a final test average of 75% or better in REHS coursework. Failure to do so will result in failure of the course. Students that fail to meet the above may be placed on either an academic or administrative probationary contract with the program director with a list of dates and expectations or suspended from the program. Failure to fulfill the probationary contract may result in the student’s dismissal from the program. Students may not fail and/or withdraw from more than 2 REHS courses or they will be removed from the major. An appeal may be granted, and appeal information can be found in the REHS policy and procedure manual (available in the program director’s office). A maximum of two appeals are allowed.

Additional University of the Incarnate Word Advising Notes

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to the University of the Incarnate Word, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at http://www.uiw.edu/advising/.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the University of the Incarnate Word requirements for this degree plan from the University of the Incarnate Word Undergraduate Catalog.
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at the University of the Incarnate Word as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with the University of the Incarnate Word

This Transfer Advising Guide represents the University of the Incarnate Word degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to the University of the Incarnate Word. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review the University of the Incarnate Word’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are the University of the Incarnate Word’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon the University of the Incarnate Word’s 2018-2019 catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on February 7, 2019

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