The Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Program prepares physical therapists committed to promoting optimal health and function through the use of scientific principles. The physical therapists seeks to prevent, identify, assess, correct, and alleviate acute or chronic movement dysfunction. In this way, therapy maximizes physical potential for the advancement of human performance. Qualified physical therapists may provide physical therapy services in all areas of health care, that is, health promotion, disease prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation. In accordance with this view of the profession, the program prepares physical therapists capable of functioning as primary providers of health care, as well as participating on a referral or consulting basis.

The education program in Physical Therapy comprises four years of study, two of which are spent at an accredited institutions taking general education and other basic college courses with emphasis on the behavioral and natural sciences. Two additional years are dedicated to professional education at the Medical Sciences Campus. Upon completion of the degree, the graduate is qualified to work as a general practitioner in physical therapy.

In order to be considered for admission, applicants must comply with the following requirements:

• Sixty-nine (69) credits of general college courses, with emphasis on behavioral and natural sciences, as specified below. For specific courses within each field, please contact the program.
• Minimum general academic average and specific average (science and mathematics) of 2.60 or higher.
• Not more than seven (7) credits in a summer session: of those, only four (4) should be included in the specific index.
• Interview with the faculty.
• Fluency in Spanish and knowledge and comprehension of English.

English                          6 Semester Credit-Hours

Spanish                          6 Semester Credit-Hours

Introduction to Social Sciences  6 Semester Credit-Hours

Introduction to the Study of

Western Culture                  6 Semester Credit-Hours

Biological Sciences or 

General Biology                  6 Semester Credit-Hours

Algebra and Trigonometry         4 Semester Credit-Hours

Human Biology (Human 

  Anatomy and Physiology)              6 Semester Credit-Hours

General Chemistry                4 Semester Credit-Hours

General College Physics          8 Semester Credit-Hours

General Psychology               3 Semester Credit-Hours

Human Development                3 Semester Credit-Hours

English (2nd year)               6 Semester Credit-Hours

Elective Courses                 5 Semester Credit-Hours

Total                           69 Semester Credit-Hours

In order to graduate, students must:

• Approve all didactic and clinical courses in the professional program with a minimum of C.
• Obtain a general average of at least 2.00.

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