Overview of Undergraduate Programs
Sargent College undergraduate curricula combine a strong liberal arts education with a core knowledge of lab sciences and courses related to health care. Upon completion, students can enter directly into a pre-professional sequence, prepare for post-baccalaureate programs, or seek entry-level employment.
Students who have a specific career goal apply directly to the major of their choice. Those who wish to explore their options may apply to Sargent College with an undeclared major. All undergraduates, regardless of major, take a core of courses in the freshman and sophomore years. During the final two or three years of study, the majority of courses pertain directly to the student’s chosen major. Students may select from the following majors: athletic training, accelerated athletic training/doctor of physical therapy; health science; human physiology; nutritional science; occupational therapy; accelerated health studies/doctor of physical therapy; or speech, language & hearing sciences.
Students who are interested in applying to medical school can take the pre-med course requirements in any major at Sargent College. Pre-med requirements are built into the curricula for the Human Physiology program and the Nutritional Science program.
In nutritional science, the dietetics option meets all of the didactic requirements set forth by the ADA for certification as a Registered Dietitian.
In occupational therapy, the combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (BS/MSOT) and the post-baccalaureate Master of Science (MSOT) lead to eligibility for professional certification. The combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science program includes three years of pre-professional study and two-and-one-half years of professional preparation. Performance of all matriculated occupational therapy students is reviewed during the second and third years of study; those meeting the established criteria continue directly into the professional portion of the program. This program leads to eligibility for professional licensure/certification.
The BS program in athletic training leads to eligibility for certification as an Athletic Trainer (ATC). The BS in Athletic Training/Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is an accelerated dual-credentialing program requiring six years of study to acquire the BS degree in athletic training and a DPT degree.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Studies/Doctor of Physical Therapy (BS/DPT) program includes three years of pre-professional study and three years of professional preparation. Performance of all matriculated physical therapy students is reviewed during the second and third years of study. Those meeting the established criteria continue directly into the professional portion of the program. This program leads to eligibility for professional licensure.
In speech, language & hearing sciences, clinical certification requires completion of a graduate degree program. The Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology is fully accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation and leads to certification by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The combined BS/MS-SLP program is an accelerated program which allows students to complete an undergraduate degree in speech, language & hearing sciences and a Master of Science in speech-language pathology in fewer than the customary six years of study.
The BS programs in health science, human physiology, and nutritional science (non-dietetics option) provide sound preparation for entry-level employment or for graduate or professional study in a variety of health fields.
Cross-Registration
BU Sargent College undergraduate students may also cross-register for classes at any other BU school or college, and can take courses at Tufts University, Brandeis University, or Boston College through a reciprocal arrangement with these schools.
