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 / Literatureselect 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 2170 | Comics and Graphic Novels | 3 |
| ENGL 2190 | Comparative Mythology | 3 |
Fine Arts & Languagerecommended |
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 |
Historyselect 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 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 Communicationselect 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 Sciencerecommended |
3 Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
| ECON 2110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
Written CommunicationENGL 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
ElectivesSee 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 Health, Physical Education, and Recreation | 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 2210 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 4 |
| HPER 2300 | Stress Management | 3 |
| HPER 2310 | Community Health | 3 |
| HPER 2400 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HPER 2410 | Advanced Exercise Science | 4 |
| HPER 2510 | Physical Education in the Elementary School I with Practicum | 3 |
| PHYS 1140 | Introductory Physics II | 5 |
| PSYC 2200 | Lifespan Psychology | 3 |