2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

(Pre-) Physical Therapy


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Program Coordinator/Contact
Chanda Walter, Advisor
College of Education and Human Sciences
Intramural Building 116
605-688-6103
E-mail: chanda.walter@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/hns/undergrad-program/pre-pt-pre-ot

Pre-Professional Interest Area Information
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. Students must declare a undergraduate major along with the Pre-Professional curriculum. 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.

Possible Majors
Athletic Training
Biology (Pre-Professional)
Exercise Science
Health Education
Human Development & Family Studies
Nutrition
Psychology

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