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Articulation Agreement

Pre-Exercise Science, A.A. (Grand Valley State University - Clinical Exercise Science)



Academic Program Code: 662

This academic program lays the foundation to transfer to Grand Valley State University to obtain a B.S. in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Clinical Exercise Science. This is accomplished by taking the first two years of the program at GRCC and transferring seamlessly to Grand Valley to complete the final two years of the program. This Exercise Science program prepares students for careers related to physical activity, exercise, health, and sport. The Clinical Exercise emphasis prepares students for careers related to physical therapy, physician assistant, cardiac rehabilitation, and other allied health careers; more education may be required depending on the chosen career path. By declaring this Articulated Pre-Major, students are on track to graduate with both an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and a bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University within four years (if enrolled in classes full-time).

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.

General Education Courses


Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework from the General Education course list. Select coursework as directed below.  Use transfer resources available and advising to select coursework based on Grand Valley State University requirements

English Composition and Communications


Humanities


Select two (2) Humanities General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas. Only one (1) Foreign Language course can be used for the Humanities requirement.

Social Sciences


Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective from a discipline other than PY.

Natural Sciences and Mathematics


General Education Total Credit Hours


30 (minimum)

Total Credit Hours


61

In What Order Should I Take Classes?


Please select courses from the Priority I list.  Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed.  If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I Priority II

EN 101 - English Composition I  

PY 201 - General Psychology 

MA 215 - Statistics 

BI 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I  

EXS 184 - Introduction to Exercise Science     

EN 102 - English Composition II  

General Education Course

CHM 120 - Survey of General Chemistry  

GH 200 - General Nutrition 

BI 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II   

Priority III

Priority IV

BI 151 - Introduction to Cells, Molecules, and Genes  

General Education Course

CHM 240 - Survey of Organic Chemistry  

EXS 198 - Introduction to Athletic Training 

 

General Education Course  

CHM 250 - Biological Chemistry  

CHM 251 - Biological Chemistry Lab  

PH 115 - Technical Physics  

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements
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