2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

(Pre-) Physical Therapy


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Shelly Brandenburger, Coordinator
Health and Nutritional Sciences
SWG 421
605-688-5750
e-mail: Shelly.Brandenburger@sdstate.edu

Area of Study

The pre-physical therapy program is a pre-professional curriculum whereby all the necessary prerequisites can be completed in preparation for applying to a school of physical therapy. The Department provides advising to assist each student in developing a plan best suited to his/her needs. Acceptance by physical therapy schools is on a competitive basis, therefore, a strong undergraduate academic record is essential.

Schools of physical therapy now offer doctoral degree programs. Students must earn a bachelor’s degree, have a basic science background and complete a certain number of required courses before applying to a professional physical therapy program.

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