The Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration

Physical therapy (PT) professionals direct programs for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury. Physical therapy serves a wide population in a variety of settings such as hospitals, school districts, and rehabilitation centers. An entry-level doctorate degree is required for this profession. Employment of physical therapists is projected to grow 21 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.* 

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Labor,Occupational Outlook Handbook, Physical Therapists
(visited July 16, 2022).

The College of Health Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy. Following completion of this degree, the student can apply to an entry-level doctoral program in physical therapy at another institution. 

Pre- Physical Therapy Program Requirements

Fall Semester Year 1	Credit hours	Spring Semester Year 1	Credit hours
ENG 1230 or ENG 1270	3	ENG 1240 or ENG 1280	3
BIOL 1080 or 1710	3/4	ZOOL 2050	4
MATH 1200	3	CPTR 1060	3
PSYC 1100	3	ANTH 1010 or SOC 1010	3
CMAT 2030	3	MATH 1210	3
Total	15	Total	16

Fall Semester Year 2	Credit hours	Spring Semester Year 2	Credit hours
PSYL 2040	4	CHEM 1400 & 1410	4
FOREIGN LANGUAGE	3	FOREIGN LANGUAGE	3
PHIL 1020 or 1030	3	FINE ARTS	3
H SC 1104	3	H SC 2150	3
PSYC 2155	3	H SC 3321	3
Total	16	Total	16

Fall Semester Year 3	Credit hours	Spring Semester Year 3	Credit hours
CHEM 1450 & 1460	4	BIOL 1710	4
H SC 3326 or PSYC 4190	3	ZOOL 2610	2
MATH 1400	3	HSC 3200	3
PSYC 2000	3	H SC 3375	3
H SC 2250	3	PE 2363*	3
Total	16	Total	15

Fall Semester Year 4	Credit hours	Spring Semester Year 4	Credit hours
PHYS 1510	4	PHYS 1520	4
H SC 3316	3	PE 3030*	3
PT 3301*	3	PE 3010*	3
ELECTIVE	3	H SC 4414* or MGMT 1030	3
Total	13	Total	13