The Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis in the Health Sciences major provides the educational foundation needed to pursue gradiate degrees in a variety of health-related fields, as well as function in a variety of entry-level health care jobs. Admission to the professional program in Physical Therapy, leading to the D.P.T., is competitive and requires completion of a Bachelor's degree.
The Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis curriculum includes course work that meets the university's core competency and general education requirements and the admission requirements of the professional program. Students take a variety of courses, including classes in: Science, Math, Rehabilitation Services, and Public Health.
Freshmen and Sophmores are advised through the College of Health and Human Sciences advising office (815) 753-1891. Juniors and Seniors are advised by Physical Therapy faculty (815) 753-1383.
Health Sciences: Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis
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Sample 4-year Plan
NOTE: This plan is an example of what a four-year plan could look like for a typical first-year student. Placement exam scores in Math and Chemistry, as well as the completion of college coursework, may change the plan. It should not be used in place of regular academic advising appointments with an academic advisor. All Health Sciences: Pre-PT students are encouraged to meet with their adviser each semester to discuss course scheduling.
YEAR ONE - Fall Semester
ENGL 103 (3)
COMS 100 (3)
MATH 110 (3)
AHRS 200 (3)
Humanities gen ed (3)
UNIV 101 (1)
TOTAL = 16 credits
YEAR ONE - Spring Semester
ENGL 104 (3)
CHEM 110/111 (4)
PSYC 102 (3)
PHHE 206 (3)
Humanities gen ed (3)
TOTAL = 16 credits
YEAR TWO - Fall Semester
CHEM 210/212 (4)
PHHE 295 (3)
MATH 155 (3)
Humanities Elective (3)
Elective (3)
TOTAL = 16 credits
YEAR TWO - Spring Semester
CHEM 211/213 (4)
STAT 208 (3)
PSYC 225 (3)
Elective (3)
TOTAL = 13 credits
YEAR THREE - Fall Semester
BIOS 208/210 (4)
AHRS 327 (3)
PSYC 316 (3)
UHHS 310 (3)
COMD Elective (3)
TOTAL = 16 credits
YEAR THREE - Spring Semester
BIOS 209/211 (4)
BIOS 311 or 357 (4 or 5)
FCNS 201 (3)
300/400 Elective (3)
TOTAL = 14-15 credits
YEAR FOUR - Fall Semester
PHYS 210 (4)
AHRS 492 (3)
UHHS 460 (3)
AHCD 318 (3)
300/400 Elective (3)
TOTAL = 16 credits
YEAR FOUR - Spring Semester
PHYS 211 (4)
BIOS 355 (4)
AHPT 405 (3)
AHRS 493 (3)
TOTAL = 14 credits