Pre Professional Health, Physical Therapy

Pre Professional Health

Students interested in a professional health career need to explore the health care industry. This exploration is assisted through the following Pre-Professional Health (PPH) courses.

• PPH 1006 - Freshman Pre-professional Health Seminar 1 credit
• PPH 1946 - Current Topics In Health Care 1 credit
• PPH 2916 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable.)
• PPH 2946 - Current Topics In Health Care 1 credit
• PPH 3006 - Professional Health Entrance Exam Preparation 2 credits
• PPH 3946 - Current Topics In Health Care 1 credit
• PPH 4916 - Internship 1 - 6 credits (Variable.)
• PPH 4946 - Current Topics In Health Care 1 credit

Physical Therapy

At the present time, the first professional degree in physical therapy is the Bachelor’s degree. Students can prepare for transfer to a school of physical therapy by following either the Biological Sciences Transfer Program or by following the first two years of the Applied Health Science option in Occupational Safety and Health. Students should be aware that a move is underway to change the first professional degree in physical therapy to the Doctoral level. When this occurs, the section on pre-medicine will be applicable to physical therapy. At that time, a Bachelor’s degree in physical therapy will not be required to enter a Doctoral-level program. Students should consult with schools of physical therapy to verify admission requirements at the time they plan to enter.