Program: Healthcare Sciences (Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration) - BS - University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) 2022-2023 - 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 Rhetoric Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
MATH 1314 - College Algebra will transfer as MATH 1304 [UIW Mathematics Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I will transfer as BIOL 1402 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1312 [UIW Rhetoric Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II will transfer as BIOL 1403 (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)
Select one course from KINE 11XX will transfer as PEHP Activity Course [UIW Wellness Development Core]

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)
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology will transfer as PSYC 1301 [UIW Social Science Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester IV

BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I will transfer as BIOL 2321 and BIOL 2121 [UIW Natural Sciences Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy will transfer as PHIL 1381 [UIW Philosophy Core]
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 Core]
Select either PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology or PSYC 2320 Abnormal Psychology will transfer as PSYC 3351 or PSYC 3331 [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester V

Select either PSYC 2319 - Social Psychology or PSYC 2320 Abnormal Psychology will transfer as PSYC 3351 or PSYC 3331 [Course will NOT apply towards advanced hours requirement] (grade must be a “C” or better)
BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II will transfer as BIOL 2322 and BIOL 2122 (grade must be a “C” or better)
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth and Development will transfer as PSYC 2356 (grade must be a “C” or better)
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 will transfer as ENGL 2310 [UIW Literature Core]

Semester VI

Select either ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation or ARTS 1303 Art History Survey (Pre 1300) or ARTS 1304 Art History Survey (Post 1300) or (COMM 2366 Introduction to Cinema or DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema ) or DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre - Theatre Appreciation or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation or MUSI 1310 American Music or ENGL 2307 Creative Writing will transfer as UIW Fine Arts Core
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions will transfer as RELS 1325 [UIW Religious Studies Core]

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 64 college-level hours, of which 61 will transfer and apply, as EDUC 1300 will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the University of the Incarnate Word baccalaureate degree in Healthcare Sciences (Pre-Physical Therapy 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.

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 as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

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

Applicants will apply to the major concentration. Applications to the major are due by October 1. 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: Healthcare 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)
A well written letter of intent (more specifics can be obtained from the Healthcare Sciences department)
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 of cumulative GPA of 3.25.
- Pre-Physical Therapy: 30 hours of college-level credit with a minimum of cumulative GPA 3.25.
- Pre-Occupational 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.
If a first-time incoming freshman is entering UIW with 20 dual credit hours at a 3.5 cumulative GPA including 8 hours of dual credit science at a 3.0 or better, the student may be eligible for immediate admission to the major coursework. Or, if an incoming student is a direct admit student to a UIW professional school, the student may also be eligible for immediate admission to the major coursework. The student will be given 30 days to complete administrative admission requirements listed above to maintain status in the major.
Transfer students should have all prerequisite coursework completed (8 hrs of Anatomy and Physiology and 8 or more hours of additional science), 45 or more transfer credits that count toward the degree, and a cumulative GPA which meets their concentration requirements. Students should meet with the Program Director to determine the length of time to complete the program. The students will be given 30 days to complete administrative admission requirements listed to maintain status in the major.

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 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 Undergraduate 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.

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Released on May 26, 2023

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