Physical Therapy - Pre-Professional
Associate of Science Degree
You can earn an associate of science degree with an concentration in pre-professional physical therapy.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.
You will need to successfully complete a minimum of
60
Credit Hours.
Courses
Recommended Core Courses
Core
|
15 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
CHEM 1090 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
HLTH 1060 |
Comprehensive Medical Terminology |
3 |
MATH 1220 |
Trigonometry |
3 |
PHYS 1410 |
Elementary General Physics I with Algebra and Trigonometry |
5 |
PSYC 1810 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
PTAS 1020 |
Introduction to Physical Therapy |
1 |
Required General Education Courses
Behavioral Science & Social Science
select at least one - Must have 9 credit hours TOTAL from Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least 3 credit hours from Behavioral & Social Science and 3 credit hours from English/Literature
|
3-6 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
AGRI 1530 |
Introduction to Water Resources |
3 |
ECON 2110 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
SOCI 1010 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
English / Literature
select at least one - must earn a C or above - Must have 9 credit hours TOTAL from Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least 3 credit hours from Behavioral & Social Science and 3 credit hours from English/Literature
|
3-6 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ENGL 1020 |
English Composition II |
3 |
ENGL 2100 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
ENGL 2170 |
Comics and Graphic Novels |
3 |
ENGL 2190 |
Comparative Mythology |
3 |
Fine Arts & Language
select one if needed - Must have 9 credit hours TOTAL from Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least 3 credit hours from Behavioral & Social Science and 3 credit hours from English/Literature
|
0-4 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
SPAN 1200 |
Elementary Spanish I |
4 |
Mathematics
select at least 3 credit hours at the 1600 level or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
MATH 1150 |
College Algebra |
3 |
MATH 2170 |
Applied Statistics |
3 |
Natural Science
select at least two
|
8 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
BIOS 2250 |
Introduction to Human
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
BIOS 2260 |
Introduction to Human
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
Oral Communication
select one - must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
SPCH 1010 |
Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
SPCH 1110 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
Technology
recommended
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
INFO 1100 |
Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
Written Communication
must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ENGL 1010 |
English Composition I |
3 |
Suggested Elective Courses
Electives
See advisor and confirm with transfer institution for recommended electives.
|
12 Credit Hours |
Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
BIOS 1090 |
General Zoology |
4 |
BIOS 2460 |
Microbiology |
4 |
CHEM 1160 |
General Chemistry II for Majors |
5 |
HOEC 1050 |
Nutrition |
3 |
HPER 1240 |
Circuit Training |
1 |
HPER 1245 |
Weight Management |
1 |
HPER 1270 |
Aerobic Fitness |
1 |
HPER 1360 |
Body Conditioning |
1 |
HPER 1510 |
Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Recreation |
3 |
HPER 1520 |
Nutrition for Fitness and Sport |
3 |
HPER 1550 |
Lifetime Wellness |
3 |
HPER 1700 |
Introduction to Athletic Training |
3 |
HPER 2060 |
Weight Training |
1 |
HPER 2200 |
First Aid and CPR for the Healthcare Provider |
3 |
HPER 2210 |
Introduction to Exercise Science |
4 |
HPER 2310 |
Community Health |
3 |
HPER 2400 |
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
HPER 2410 |
Advanced Exercise Science |
4 |
PHYS 1140 |
Introductory Physics II |
5 |
PSYC 2200 |
Lifespan Psychology |
3 |