B.S. Health & Community Wellness Program Map
Physical Therapy Track
Through program courses and service-learning experience, candidates are prepared to help people, organizations, and communities change lifestyle behaviors with the goal of moving toward a state of improved health, resulting in decreases of chronic disease and health care costs.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
60
Major Credit Hours
0
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
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M: MATH 1111
College Algebra |
3 |
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I2: XIDS 2002
First-Year Seminar |
2 |
|
T1: BIOL 1107 + Lab
Principles of Biology I |
4 |
| S: Social Science | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1101 with a C or better.
- Complete Core IMPACTS Math C or better.
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
- For best opportunity for admission into a graduate program, complete lab science with a B or better.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
T2: BIOL 1108 + Lab
Principles of Biology II |
4 |
|
I1: ANTH 1101
Voices of Culture |
3 |
|
S: PSYC 1101
Intro to General Psychology |
3 |
| A1: Fine Arts | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102 with a C or better.
- Earn 16 or more credit hours.
- For best opportunity for admission into a graduate program, complete lab science with a B or better.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 16 Spring Credit Hours = 31 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: CMWL 2100
Intro to Health & Community Wellness |
2 |
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F: MATH 1112
Trigonometry |
3 |
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F: BIOL 2251 + Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
| P: Citizenship | 3 |
| A2: Humanities | 3 |
Milestones:
- Earn 15 or more credit hours.
- Complete Area F Courses with C or better.
- For better opportunity for admission into a graduate program, complete lab science with a B or better.
- Complete CMWL pre-test in CMWL 2100.
- Must Pass CMWL 2100 with a C or better before beginning CMWL major Courses.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: BIOL 2252 + Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
|
F: CMWL 2200
Social Determinants |
3 |
|
T3: MATH 1401
Elementary Statistics |
3 |
|
F: PHED 2628
First Aid & CPR for Ed majors |
1 |
| P: Citizenship | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete Area F Courses with a C or Better.
- For best opportunity for admission into a graduate program, complete lab science with B or better.
- Maintain GPA 3.0 or better.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours = 29 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CHEM 1211 + Lab
Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
|
PHED 4603
Advanced Concepts of Personal Training |
3 |
|
CMWL 4103
Applied Research Methods in Health & Community Wellness |
3 |
|
CMWL 3101
Mental and Emotional Wellness |
3 |
Milestone:
- PHED 4603 has a prerequisite.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CMWL 3220
Health Promotion, Ed, and Program Eval |
3 |
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CMWL 3102
Psychology of Health and Wellness |
3 |
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PSYC 3010
Human Growth and Development |
4 |
|
CHEM 1212 + Lab
Principles of Chemistry II |
4 |
Milestones:
- For better opportunity for admission into a graduate program, complete lab science with a B or better.
- Maintain GPA 3.0 or better.
- Obtain 40 hours of physical therapy observation logged (setting #1).
- CMWL 3102 has a prerequisite.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PHYS 1111 + Lab
Introductory Physics 1 |
4 |
|
CMWL 4000
Exercise and Wellness Programming for Special Populations |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete CMWL course with C or Better.
- For better opportunity for admission into a graduate program, complete lab science with a B or better.
Maintain GPA 3.0 or better. - Obtain 20 hours of physical therapy observation logged (setting #2).
- CMWL 4000 has a prerequisite.
13 Fall Credit Hours + 14 Spring Credit Hours + 7 Summer Credit Hours = 34 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
PHYS 1112 + Lab
Introductory Physics II |
4 |
|
CMWL 3110
Program Evaluation in Community Settings |
3 |
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CMWL 4101
Worksite Wellness Programs |
3 |
|
PSYC 3150
Abnormal Psychology |
4 |
Milestone:
- CMWL 3110 and PSYC 3150 have a prerequisite.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
CMWL 4100
Wellness Coaching |
3 |
|
CMWL 4102
Service Learning in Health & C. Wellness |
3 |
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PHED 4501
Contemporary Health Issues |
3 |
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CMWL 3210
Principles of Nutrition |
3 |
Milestones:
- Complete courses with C or Better.
- For better opportunity for admission into a graduate program, complete lab science with a B or better.
- Maintain GPA 3.0 or better.
- Obtain 40 hours of physical therapy observation logged (setting #3).
- Complete CMWL exit content exam for graduation.
- CMWL 4100 and CMWL 4102 Have a prerequisite.
14 Fall Credit Hours + 12 Spring Credit Hours = 26 Credit Hours
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Complete ENGL 1101, 1102, and Area A2 Math courses with a C or better.
- Complete Lab Science with a B or better.
Middle Years:
- Complete CMWL pre-test in CMWL 2100. Pass CMWL 2100 with a C or better before beginning CMWL major courses.
- Obtain 40 hours of Physical Therapy observation logged in each setting (1 & 2)
- Maintain 3.0 or better GPA.
Last Year:
- Apply for an internship.
- Maintain 3.0 or better GPA.
- Obtain 40 hours of observation in setting #3.
- Complete CMWL exit content exam for graduation.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Join S.H.I.F.T. (Health and Community Wellness Club).
- Volunteer with the Wolf Wellness Lab.
- Contact a certified physical therapist to shadow/observe or interview.
Middle Years:
- Volunteer with a community health organization.
- Take a leadership role in S.H.I.F.T.
- Apply for an internship.
- Explore Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy.
- Gain summer work experience (e.g. summer camps, internship.)
Last Year:
- Attend a conference in PT or a related field as a student member.
- Complete a research project with a faculty member.
- Apply to Graduate School/Graduate Assistantships.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Year:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree can help you get work as the following:
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