Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy (Pre-Clinical)
Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy (Pre-Clinical)
The Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy undergraduate degree major is a pre-clinical
track which includes all of the courses required for application for admission to
graduate professional physical therapy programs.
As described by the Division of Physical Therapy, students pursuing graduate study
would seek to become members of a profession involving the evaluation and treatment
of individuals with movement disorders, disabilities, injuries caused by a variety
of problems, such as musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiovascular disorders and
aging. Physical therapists treat individuals of all ages (across the lifespan) restoring
function and promoting independence.
While recommended for students interested in majoring in Physical Therapy at the graduate
level;
successful completion of the undergraduate Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy degree
is only one criteria for entry into the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
The admissions process is highly competitive and spaces are limited. Please see DPT
program for additional criteria.
Additionally, the Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy curriculum is designed to produce
graduates capable of demonstrating those characteristics identified as desirable by
employers of tomorrow’s health care professionals. Graduates may seek to work in a
health care setting or to continue on to other (non-DPT) graduate and/or professional
programs.
Health Science Pre-Physical Therapy Curriculum
Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP)
www.asahp.org
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Fall Semester
Freshman Year
| ENC 1101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra (State Core) | 3 |
| BSC 1010 | Biological Science Lecture and Lab (State Core) | 4 |
| CHM 1045 | General Chemistry I Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| HSC 1000 | Intro to Health Science or SLS 1101 First Year Exp | 1-2 |
Total Credits: 15-16
Spring Semester
| ENC 1102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
| STA 2023 | Statistics (State Core) | 3 |
| BSC 1011 | Biological Science II Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| CHM 1046 | General Chemistry II Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| DEP 2004 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
Total Credits: 17
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 32-33
*Discipline Specific Courses **HRE = HEALTH RELATED ELECTIVE Course substitutions indicated in the State Common Prerequisite Manual at www.facts.orgwill be accepted with a grade of C or better. Be mindful of any pre-requisites that may be required by the particular Graduate Program that you elect to pursue.
Fall Semester
Sophomore Year
| Social Science I Civics Literacy (AMH 2020, POS 2041, ISS 1009) | 3 | |
| PHY 2053 | College Physics I Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| BSC 2093 | Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| Humanities I (State Core) | 3 | |
| Elective 1 (2000 level or higher) | 1-2 |
Total Credits: 15-16
Spring Semester
| PSY 2012 | Intro to Psychology (Social Science II) | 3 |
| PHY 2054 | College Physics II Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| BSC 2094 | Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| Humanities II (General Education) | 3 |
Total Credits: 14
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 29-30
*Discipline Specific Courses **HRE = HEALTH RELATED ELECTIVE Course substitutions indicated in the State Common Prerequisite Manual at www.facts.orgwill be accepted with a grade of C or better. Be mindful of any pre-requisites that may be required by the particular Graduate Program that you elect to pursue.
Fall Semester
Junior Year
| HSA 3110 | Organization & Adm of Health Facilities (OR) HRE 3000/4000 | 3 |
| HSC 3531 | Medical Terminology (OR) HRE 3000/4000 | 3 |
| HIM 3437 | Fundamental Medical Science I | 3 |
| PHT 4028 | Professional Development | 3 |
| AMH 2091/AFA 3104/AFA2000 African American History or Experience | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
Spring Semester
| SYO 3400 | Medical Sociology (OR) HRE 3000/4000 | 3 |
| HIM 3438 | Fundamentals of Medical Science II | 3 |
| Elective 2 (2000 level or higher) | 3 | |
| HSC 3640 | Health Law (OR) HRE 3000/4000 | 3 |
| RCS 3030 | Intro to Rehabilitation | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 30
Fall Semester
Senior Year
| RCS 3700 | Disability and Society | 3 |
| HSA 4700 | Health Research | 3 |
| SYP 4730 | Aging in America (OR) HRE 3000/4000 | 3 |
| RCS 4060 | Psychological Aspects of Disability | 3 |
| RCS 4200 | Intro Vocational Evaluation | 3 |
Total Credits: 15
Spring Semester
| HSC 4608 | Critical Thinking Health Professions (OR) HRE 3000/4000 | 3 |
| CLP 4143 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| HSC 4634 | Critical Health Issues (OR) HRE 3000/4000 | 3 |
| RCS 4610 | Supervision and Coordination | 3 |
Total Credits: 12
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS: 27
HEALTH SCIENCE PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY DEGREE TOTAL CREDITS: 120
*Discipline Specific Courses **HRE = HEALTH RELATED ELECTIVE Course substitutions indicated in the State Common Prerequisite Manual at www.facts.org will be accepted with a grade of C or better. Be mindful of any pre-requisites that may be required by the particular Graduate Program that you elect to pursue.