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The psychology pre-physical therapy major (B.S.) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of psychology while providing students who want to become physical therapists with the necessary prerequisities to apply to physical therapy professional programs.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University offers a unique opportunity to the prospective physical therapist. Recognized for leadership in the development of preprofessional physical therapy curricula since the 1930s, the Biological Sciences Department and the Psychology Department work cooperatively with the School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences.

Admission Requirements

This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.

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Psychology B.S. Courses & Curriculum

Physical therapy programs are offered at the graduate level only. To be eligible for admission to most accredited professional schools of physical therapy, you must first complete the baccalaureate-level preprofessional preparatory coursework and then apply on a competitive basis to a professional school of physical therapy. If you are accepted, the professional program extends for an additional two to three years, culminating in a degree in physical therapy. We offer optional plans of study to prepare you to be highly qualified for admission to most schools of physical therapy. However, some professional programs require special prerequisites—either courses or practical experience as a volunteer—before you apply for admission. It is your responsibility to check the admission requirements for programs you wish to attend and, in consultation with your academic advisor, to fulfill any special prerequisites.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University has the first entry-level doctoral program in the state of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ. Although a master’s degree is sufficient to sit for the national licensing examination, the profession has been making a rather rapid transition to the doctoral degree (DPT). At Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University, the entry-level doctoral three-year program in physical therapy admits students on a competitive basis. A baccalaureate degree is required for admission to the program. Although a baccalaureate degree in any field is acceptable, as long as the prerequisites have been attained, the most direct routes at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University are the Biological Sciences—Prephysical Therapy or Psychology—Prephysical Therapy major in the College of Arts and Sciences. A major in exercise physiology in the College of Health Sciences and Professions is also an option.

Application to graduate school should be made in the senior year. The GRE should be taken at the beginning of the senior year, in order to meet requirements for early admission status. Some volunteer experience is possible through Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Therapy Associates.