Exercise Science Combined Program - School of Health Sciences

School of Health Sciences

Academic Advising
3070 Human Health Building
433 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4452
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(248) 370-2369
shs@oakland.edu

Dean's Office
Human Health Building
(248) 370-3562
inhealth@oakland.edu

Curriculum

Course requirements for the Exercise Science combined program can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog (see Curricular Requirements).

In this program, you will complete 12 graduate level credits at the undergraduate tuition rates. If you have a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.2 and have earned a 3.0 or above GPA in each of the 12-credits of graduate courses, you will be reclassified as a graduate student through the Oakland University Graduate School.

Career Information

Students can broaden their expertise and increase income potential with a M.S. in EXS. In addition to career advancement opportunities, the combined program is excellent preparation for post-graduate clinical programs, such as P.T. and O.T.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the exercise science industry is expected to grow over the next decade to serve aging populations and the increased interest in healthy living.

Physical therapy, fitness training, coaching, exercise physiologist, recreational therapist, health education, and cardiac rehabilitation specialist are some of the potential career pathways graduates may pursue.