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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Kinesiology: 3+2.5 DPT Emphasis (BS Degree)


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A major in Kinesiology: 3+2.5 DPT Emphasis consists of 77 hours and does not require a minor.  A minimum grade of “C” must be earned in all courses counting toward the major.

Kinesiology: 3+2.5 DPT Emphasis (77 hours) + Liberal Arts Core (47 hours)


Liberal Arts Core (47 hours) note:


Foreign Language requirement (hours included above)


Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credit hours but are not required to progress past FL 202 (Intermediate II) if the student places higher than FL 201.  If a student places higher than 202, the student has completed her/his required FL credit.  Note that this placement does not count toward the required 120 hours (may vary according to degree) required of all CSU students.

Choose one of the following courses:

  • ASL 110 and 110L or
  • FREN 110 and 110L, 120, 201, or 202 or
  • SPAN 110, 111, 112, 113 and 110L, 101, 102, 120, 201, or 202 or
  • CHST 121, 122, 131, or 132 or
  • Any other 3 hour foreign language course.

Physical Therapy (14 hours)


  • DPTE 710 - Principles & Values in Physical Therapy (3 hours)

  • DPTE 711 - Applied Human Anatomy (5 hours)

  • DPTE 712 - Screening & Examination (3 hours)

  • DPTE 713 - Physiology (3 hours)

Note:


Graduation Credit Hour Requirements

  • All students must earn a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate.

  • Students who have taken MATH 099 or ENGL 099 must complete at least 124 credit hours.

  • Students who have taken both MATH 099 and ENGL 099 must complete at least 128 credit hours.

  • All students must also satisfy the Residency Requirements  as outlined in this catalog.

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