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Pre-health partnerships

Fast-track your future with advanced degree pathway partnerships

The College of Health Solutions partners with graduate health professional programs to offer accelerated and reserved-seat pathways for students pursuing advanced degrees in Physical and Occupational Therapy. These partnerships provide Health Solutions students, particularly those in Clinical Exercise Science and Kinesiology, unique opportunities to save time and secure seats in competitive graduate programs. Explore our partnerships below to learn about eligibility, timelines and how to get started.

Featured partnerships

Who it's for

Students in Clinical Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Graduate degree

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Highlights

NAU reserves 12 seats annually for eligible Health Solutions students in their OTD program.

Learn more about the NAU OTD Pathway

Who it's for

Students in Clinical Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Graduate degree

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Highlights

Tufts University holds 10 seats for eligible CHS students annually.

View Tufts DPT Admission Information

Who it's for

Students in Clinical Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Graduate degree options

Doctor of Physical Therapy or Doctor of Occupational Therapy


 

Program overview

  • Complete three years at ASU using a modified major map.
  • Apply to Creighton’s DPT or OTD program in year three.
  • If accepted, complete year four at Creighton and transfer those credits back to ASU to finish your bachelor’s degree.
  • Complete the final two years at Creighton to earn your DPT or OTD.

Action items

Who it's for

Students in Clinical Exercise Science or Kinesiology

Graduate degree options

  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Doctor of Occupational Therapy
  • Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Program Overview

  • Complete three years at ASU using a modified major map.
  • Apply in year three to the DPT, OTD or MSOT program.
  • If accepted, begin year four at A.T. Still.
  • Transfer your credits back to ASU to complete your BS degree.
  • Complete the remaining one to two years at A.T. Still to earn your graduate degree.

Action Items

  • Meet with your Health Solutions academic advisor.
  • Submit the A.T. Still interest form
  • View A.T. Still admission requirements
  • Contact [email protected] to schedule a meeting.

Pre-health advising