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Kinesiology (For transfer to UNT Dallas, BS in Public Health)

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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Transferable to:

  • University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD)

For more information, visit the Dallas College Physical Education webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This guided pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology. Kinesiology is a broad field with over 30 different career options. These are most often designated as tracks or specializations and grouped as follows: Exercise Science/Fitness, Athletic Training, Health, Allied Health (Occupational Health, Pre-PT, etc.).

This pathway is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Kinesiology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Science degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) to earn a Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit www.dcccd.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click University of North Texas at Dallas to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to UNT Dallas.


Catalog Year 2021-2022     You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Arts

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete


SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All pathways can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official program of study. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. UNT Dallas requires MATH 1342 for this pathway.

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of "C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.

KINE 1301 – Foundations of Kinesiology*

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals.
  2. Meet with a success coach to research career options with a Kinesiology degree.
  3. Begin researching UNT Dallas where you would want to major in Public Health.

    Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 2​

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course. UNT Dallas requires a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.

KINE 1338 – Concepts of Physical Fitness*

PHED x1xx – Any 1-hour Physical Activity Course*

CHOOSE ONE: ​

  • SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
  • SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course. OR
  • SPCH 1321 – Business & Professional Communication* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.

  2. Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue a bachelor's degree.

    Total Hours: 13

SEMESTER 3

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I* This is a Core course. Prerequisite of BIOL 1406 with a grade of "C" or better within the last three years or satisfactory score on the Biology CLEP exam before enrolling in the course. UNT Dallas requires BIOL 1406 for this pathway.

KINE x3xx – Kinesiology Specialization Course**

KINE x3xx – Kinesiology Specialization Course**

CHOOSE ONE:

  • ENGL 2321 – British Literature* This is a Core course. OR
  • ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course. OR
  • ENGL 2332 – World Literature I* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

** Course should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. Consult with your success coach to choose an appropriate elective.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Begin applying to UNT Dallas.
  2. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships.You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at UNT Dallas Fall 2022)

  3. Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

    Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 4

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

ELECTIVE – (Any 1 to 4-hour course)**

BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II* This is a Core course. UNT Dallas requires BIOL 1407 for this pathway.

PHED x1xx – Any 1-hour Physical Activity Course*

CHOOSE ONE:

  • ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
  • DANC 2303 – Dance Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
  • DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
  • HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
  • MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:

  • PHED 1304 – Per​sonal/Community Health* This is a Core course. OR
  • PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development* This is a Core course. OR
  • PSYC 2301 – General Psychology* This is a Core course. OR
  • SOCI 2306 – Human Sexuality* This is a Core course. UNT Dallas requires SOCI 1301 for this pathway.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.​
** Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer. Consult with your success coach to choose an appropriate elective for the AA.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the A.A. degree.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Request final transcripts to be sent to UNT Dallas.
  4. Join the Alumni Network!

    ​Total Hours: 15-18

DALLAS COLLEGE ​​PATHWAY TOTAL: 60-63 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

University of North Texas at Dallas

For questions about the UNT Dallas portion of this transfer pathway, contact the Academic Advising Office at (972) 338-1645 or Advising@untdallas.edu. It is best to apply to UNT Dallas a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. See catalog for official degree requirements.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH

SEMESTER 1

BIOL 1132 – ​​Environmental Science BIOL 2406 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT Dallas.

​General Elective – Department recommends CHEM 1410 General Chemistry I for Science Majors for students pursuing health professions graduate degrees. Prerequisite of MATH 1100 (MATH 1314 at Dallas College) with a grade of “C" or higher, prior to enrolling in the course. CHEM 1411 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT Dallas.

General Elective – Department r​ecommends CHEM 1430 Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry I

MATH 1680 – Elementary Probability and StatisticsMay be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT Dallas (MATH 1342).

PBHL 2300 – Introduction to Public Health

PBHL 3340 – Social and Behavioral Sciences in Public Health

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 2

General Elective – Department recommends CHEM 1420 General Chemistry II for Science Majors. Prerequisite of CHEM 1410 prior to enrolling in the course. CHEM 1412 may be taken at Dallas College and transferred to UNT Dallas.

General Elective – Department recommends CHEM 1440 Laboratory Sequence for General Chemistry II. Prerequisite of CHEM 1430 prior to enrolling in the course.

PBHL 3320 – Program Planning in Public Health

PBHL 3350 – Environmental Health

PBHL 4320 – Biostatistics for Public Health

Total Hours: 16

SEMESTER 3

PBHL 3330 – Health Policy

PBHL 4310 – Epidemiology Prerequisites of MATH 1680 (MATH 1342 at Dallas College) and PBHL 2300 with a grade of “C" or higher.

PBHL 3310 – Principles of Human Nutrition

Any Advanced Science course (with Lab)

Any Advanced Science course (with Lab)

Total Hours: 17

SEMESTER 4

Any Advanced Science course (with Lab)

Public Health Elective

Public Health Elective

General Elective (or Advanced Elective)

Total Hours: 13

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS AT DALLAS PATHWAY TOTAL: 62 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 120 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

(Transfer Pathway Approved 9.16.21 by UNT Dallas)​​