Program Overview
If you are interested in a career dedicated to showing others how to lead healthy and active lifestyles, a degree in exercise science might be the perfect choice.
After earning an Associate of Science degree at Delta, you could continue your education at a four-year college or university and pursue a bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, athletic training, physical therapy or a related area, preparing you for greater responsibilities and rewards in the field.
Plus, Delta is all about options, including plenty of transfer options. Make sure you understand your options by working with your transfer university to develop the best path for you. Remember to check in often to ensure you stay on track.
About Delta's Program
One of the best things about Delta College is the opportunity to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on.
For information about how your Delta courses will transfer to universities, check with the admissions office of your transfer institution. You can begin exploring how classes will transfer with the Michigan Transfer Network.
Option 1: Transfer agreements
Transfer agreements are contracts signed by the presidents of each institution guaranteeing transfer of specific courses or pathways.
Delta has signed transfer agreements to continue your studies in exercise science with:
- Central Michigan University
- Saginaw Valley State University
Option 2: MiTransfer Pathway in Exercise Science
Delta works with many colleges and universities to provide special multi-institutional, associate-to-bachelor’s degree transfer pathways. Upon completing this pathway, you would earn an Associate in Science, including the major courses listed below.
Major courses that transfer to your transfer destination:
- BIO 152W – Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO 153W – Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- CHM 111 – General Chemistry I
- LWT 251 – Exercise Physiology (not required at all universities)
- PSY 211W – Introduction to Psychology
Transfer destinations:
- Adrian College
- Andrews University
- Central Michigan University
- Concordia University Ann Arbor
- Cornerstone University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Grand Valley State University
- Michigan State University
- Michigan Technological University
- Northern Michigan University
- Oakland University
- Saginaw Valley State University
- Spring Arbor University
- The University of Olivet
Interested? Make an appointment with academic advising to discuss your options. An advisor can help you determine the exact courses you need to get the education you seek. Regular meetings with your advisor are strongly recommended to stay on track for graduation.
Why you should choose Delta
Life is busy. But that shouldn't get in the way of your education. Delta offers classes at night, on weekends and online to make taking classes and getting that degree easier. Plus, Delta has three centers so you can take classes even closer to home.
The specially designed courses emphasize creative and critical thinking, providing a unique learning experience. You have more exploration of the subject area with increased faculty and student interaction. Make the most of your Delta experience. Join Honors!
So you are thinking about transferring? Representatives from several area universities maintain regular office hours right in our academic advising office, and others drop in frequently. Get the answers you need by making an appointment or stopping by to talk directly with your future university.
facts & figures
1 in 8 people in our community age 17-70 have taken a class at Delta.
With over 900 faculty and staff members, Delta is the 4th largest employer in the area.