Physical Therapy - Pre-Professional
Associate of Arts Degree
You can earn an associate of arts degree with a 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
|
20 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 |
| HLTH 1060 |
Comprehensive Medical Terminology |
3 |
| MATH 2170 |
Applied Statistics |
3 |
| PHYS 1410 |
Elementary General Physics I with Algebra and Trigonometry |
5 |
| PTAS 1020 |
Introduction to Physical Therapy |
1 |
Required General Education Courses
Behavioral Science
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| PSYC 1810 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
English / Literature
select one - must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1020 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| ENGL 2100 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| ENGL 2190 |
Comparative Mythology |
3 |
Fine Arts & Language
recommended
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| SPAN 1200 |
Elementary Spanish I |
4 |
Health Education
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| HPER 1550 |
Lifetime Wellness |
3 |
History
select one
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| HIST 1030 |
European Civilization I |
3 |
| HIST 1040 |
European Civilization II |
3 |
| HIST 1050 |
World History I |
3 |
| HIST 1050 |
World History I |
3 |
| HIST 1060 |
World History II |
3 |
| HIST 2010 |
American History I |
3 |
| HIST 2020 |
American History II |
3 |
Mathematics
|
3-5 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| MATH 1150 |
College Algebra |
3 |
Natural Science
|
4-5 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| CHEM 1090 |
General Chemistry I |
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 |
Social Science
recommended
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ECON 2110 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
Written Communication
ENGL 1010 required - 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.
|
7 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BIOS 1090 |
General Zoology |
4 |
| BIOS 2460 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| CHEM 1100 |
General Chemistry II |
4 |
| CHEM 1160 |
General Chemistry II for Majors |
5 |
| EDUC 1710 |
Professional Practicum-Secondary School |
2 |
| HOEC 1050 |
Nutrition |
3 |
| HPER 1240 |
Circuit Training |
1 |
| HPER 1245 |
Weight Management |
1 |
| HPER 1270 |
Aerobic Fitness |
1 |
| HPER 1325 |
Introduction to Yoga |
1 |
| HPER 1326 |
Introduction to Pilates |
1 |
| HPER 1510 |
Introduction to Physical Education |
3 |
| HPER 1520 |
Nutrition for Fitness and Sport |
3 |
| HPER 2160 |
Team Sports |
3 |
| HPER 2200 |
First Aid and CPR for the Healthcare Provider |
3 |
| HPER 2300 |
Stress Management |
3 |
| HPER 2310 |
Community Health |
3 |
| HPER 2400 |
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
| HPER 2510 |
Physical Education in the Elementary School I with Practicum |
3 |
| PHYS 1140 |
Introductory Physics II |
5 |
| PRTR 2210 |
Introduction to Personal Training |
4 |
| PRTR 2410 |
Advanced Personal Training |
4 |
| PSYC 2200 |
Lifespan Psychology |
3 |
