Bachelor in Pre-Occupational Therapy Studies (Bachelor's)

At Cornerstone University, tuition is $22,000 per year.

This on-campus Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science is a four-year full-time programme designed to prepare students for careers in health, fitness, and rehabilitation. The curriculum includes hands-on training in exercise testing, program design, and injury prevention. Students can choose from four concentrations, including Pre-Occupational Therapy, to align with their career goals. The programme is delivered from a Christian worldview and emphasizes practical application in real-world settings.

Focus areas include Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy.

The programme requires 120 credits, distributed across general education, core exercise science courses, and concentration-specific coursework. Students complete lab-based training and practical assessments in exercise physiology, kinesiology, and health evaluation.

Graduates enter roles such as cardiac rehabilitation specialist, exercise physiologist, occupational therapist, or physical therapist.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Transfer students may apply up to 75% of their credits. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application. The university accepts applications for January and August intakes.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 73% of applicants.

Cornerstone University brings students together through campus life, online learning, and conversations about the ideas shaping communities, the nation, and the future. Its Wisdom Conversations series invites students to examine enduring questions through a Christ-first perspective. The university also sets goals for students to develop professional ethics, communication skills, relational intelligence, networking presence, and a mature relationship with Jesus Christ.

Academic options cover Business & Innovation; Health, Science & Technology; Education & Human Services; Ministry, Media & the Arts; and Theological Seminary study. Programs include associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with courses taught by faculty experts and committed Christians. Cornerstone connects academic preparation with professional and ministry readiness, while integrating a Christian worldview into education.

The university operates on campus in Grand Rapids and offers degrees online to students across the United States. International students should understand that Christian faith is central to the institution’s identity and academic approach. Campus students can take part in student life and events such as Wisdom Conversations, while online information sessions provide a route for students considering remote degree study. In 2026, Cornerstone marked its 85th anniversary, continuing its focus on preparing graduates to influence society and the workforce through their chosen fields.