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Kinesiology equips students for diverse careers in healthcare professions. Graduates may pursue paths such as medical school, physical or occupational therapy, athletic training, corporate wellness programs, chiropractic care, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, among other options. The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology offers three specialization tracks: Exercise Science, Performance Psychology, or Physical Education. Credit hour requirements are detailed in the program descriptions. All concentrations require completion of 120 semester hours for the degree. Kinesiology majors must also earn 48 upper-level credits (courses numbered 3000/300 or 4000/400). A minimum 2.75 GPA is required for most upper-division SPMD courses. Students must achieve at least a C- in ENGL 1110G, Area II General Education courses, Kinesiology coursework, and approved electives.