Pre-Physical Therapy

A student undertaking the pre-professional physical therapy program must have a thorough understanding of the basic sciences, including the evaluation, maintenance, and improvement of the functions of the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems of humans. In addition, good communication skills are needed to relay instruction of treatments to patients, families and support personnel as well as other health care professionals. The student should develop a broad cultural knowledge in order to work with a broad spectrum of patients.

The following curriculum is provided for the student’s guidance:

Freshman	Hours
US PE Activity	2
BSC 1406	4
BSC 1407	4
CHEM 1411	4
CHEM 1412	4
MATH 1314 or 142	3
ENG 1301	3
ENG 1302	3
SPC 1315 or 1321	3
HIST 1301	3
HIST 1302	3
	36
Sophomore	Hours
US Soc/Behav Sci	3
BSC 303	4
BSC 304	4
CHEM 211	4
CHEM 212	4
PHYS 1401	4
PHYS 1402	4
PSCI 2301	3
PSCI 2302	3
	33
Junior	Hours
US Humanities	3
US Vis/Perf Arts	3
BSC 305	4
BSC 422	4
CHEM 340	4
12 sh (6 sh Adv)*	12
	30
Senior	Hours
BSc, 2 Adv. Courses
US Capstone	3
PSY 302	4
PSY 322	3
PHYS 319	3
CSCI 126 or 151	3
	16
Total Hours: 115

*	from HHPK 154 CONCEPTS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, HHPK 211 FIRST AID AND SAFETY, HHPK 213 PREV CARE ATHLETIC INJURY, HHPK 274 , HHPK 335 KINESIOLOGY, HHPH 331 Nutrition.

Notes

and SOC 111 are required. Also one course in medical terminology is required. The pre-physical therapy program leads to a degree in broadfield science which the professional schools prefer.