Pre-Physical Therapy (Associate of Science)

Students completing the following core curriculum and the AS general studies requirements as listed in this bulletin will be awarded an AS degree in Pre-Physical Therapy. This degree will prepare the student for admission to the 3 + 3 Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program at Andrews University and may also apply to other professional programs. For students entering the Loma Linda DPT Physical Therapy program, an earned Bachelor's degree in any area is required.

Core Requirements:

BIOL 121Anatomy and Physiology

4

BIOL 122Anatomy and Physiology

4

BIOL 123Anatomy and Physiology

4

CHEM 141General Chemistry

3

CHEM 142General Chemistry

3

CHEM 143General Chemistry

3

CHEM 144General Chemistry Laboratory

1

CHEM 145General Chemistry Laboratory

1

CHEM 146General Chemistry Laboratory

1

PHYS 211General Physics

3

PHYS 212General Physics

3

PHYS 213General Physics

3

PHYS 214General Physics Laboratory

1

PHYS 215General Physics Laboratory

1

PHYS 216General Physics Laboratory

1

HLTH 110Wellness for Living

3

or

HLTH 220Human Nutrition

4

MATH 106Introduction to Statistics

4

NRSG 234Medical Terminology

2

PETH 325Biomechanics

4

or

PETH 426Physiology of Exercise

4

PSYC 130General Psychology

4

PSYC 215Developmental Psychology

4

Select one course from the following:

ANTH 225Cultural Anthropology

4

PLSC 224American Government

4

PSYC 370/HLTH 370Health Psychology

3

SOCI 204General Sociology

4

Total Credit Hours:61-62

Cognates:

ENGL 121College Writing I

3

ENGL 122College Writing II

3

ENGL 223Research Writing

3

PEAC Physical Education Activity Courses

2

Religion General Studies Courses

12

SPCH 101Fundamentals of Speech Communication

4

Humanities

12

Select from at least three subject areas: fine arts, foreign language, literature, philosophy, or history. One course must be upper division.

Total Credit Hours:39

Total Credit Hours: 138

Elective credits are required to bring the total to 138.

A documented minimum of 80 hours of volunteer or employee work experience with a physical therapist is required before acceptance.

18 quarter hours of upper division credit are required for application.