General Transfer & Michigan Transfer Agreement
The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below. The courses transfer and satisfy requirements at Grand Valley State Unveristy.
Students should contact Grand Valley State Unveristy to obtain additional detailed information about transfer requirements. Grand Valley State Unveristy ultimately makes the decisions about how each course will be used to meet the bachelor’s degree requirements. Students should also review the specific admission requirements for Grand Valley State Unveristy and this Clinical Exercise Science program.
GRCC advisors and faculty are available to help students navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of elective courses, which meets all GRCC and Grand Valley State Unveristy requirements.
Graduates of this program will earn an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and may be eligible to earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) credential.
Program Notes
MOV 304 - Students should either dual enroll and take this course at Grand Valley State University while they are attending GRCC or students should take this course during the Spring semester before their first Fall semester at Grand Valley State University.
Admission to GVSU requires a 2.50 cumulative transfer grade point average.
EN 102 – English Composition II – must be graded at a “C” or above to receive specific WRT 150 credit in transfer.
EXS 320, 321 and 420 must be completed with a B- or better to allow for progression through the major and meet graduation requirements.
All Issues courses must be taken at GVSU.
The successful transfer of both BI 121 and BI 122 will transfer as BMS 250 and 251, respectively, and will substitute for the BMS 208, 290 and 291 requirements in the Clinical Exercise Science major.
Additional advising notes provided on the full curriculum guide for the Exercise Science – Clinical Emphasis program.
Students who plan to pursue an advanced degree in Physical Therapy or Athletic Training should work closely with faculty or professional advisors at GVSU to include the appropriate prerequisite courses as part of their undergraduate preparation. This agreement is not appropriate for pre-PT or pre-AT students.
It is recommended that students meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, and have any questions answered prior to completing the GRCC/GVSU articulated program.
It is the responsibility of the students to confirm transferability of courses with the receiving institution.
Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at GVSU
The following requirements apply to all undergraduate degree-seeking students:
1. A minimum of 120 semester hours.
2. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 GPA.
3. Graduation major GPA of at least 2.00.
4. General Education requirements.
5. Capstone course is EXS 495.
6. The last 30 semester hours toward a baccalaureate degree must be earned in Grand Valley courses.
7. A minimum of 58 semester hours must be earned at a senior (4 yr) institution.
8. A minimum of 12 Grand Valley earned semester hours must be included in the major (six for a minor).
It is recommended that students meet with an advisor to review the requirements, and advising notes for this articulated program and have any questions about transfer answered prior to completing this degree program at GRCC.
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