(Pre-) Physical Therapy

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 a doctorate degree program. 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.