Pre-Physical Therapy, A.A.

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Suggested Curriculum

Physical therapy is the promotion of optimum human health and function through the application of scientific principles to prevent, identify, correct or alleviate dysfunctions originating in anatomy. This program provides the student with a sound background in the basic sciences and mathematics necessary for admission to a physical therapy program. Admission to these programs is very competitive. Physical therapy programs look for students with high grade point averages, especially in the science and math courses. In addition, documented clinical experience is a prerequisite for admission to most programs.

I. General Education Core (41)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
ENG 102 Composition II 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

Select three courses from the list for Area B with at least one course from humanities and one from fine arts.

Area C: Mathematics (5 credits)

MATH 153 Probability and Statistics 4 hrs transfer credit

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (9 credits)

BIOL 112 Organismal Biology 4 hrs transfer credit
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 5 hrs transfer credit

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list for Area E including:

PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 hrs transfer credit

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (21)

BIOL 111 Cellular and Molecular Biology 4 hrs transfer credit
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 hrs transfer credit
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 hrs transfer credit
CHEM 130 General Chemistry II 5 hrs transfer credit
PHYSI 120 College Physics I 4 hrs transfer credit
PHYSI 130 College Physics II 4 hrs transfer credit

Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 credits

Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.