(Pre-) Physical Therapy

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
Exercise Science (B.S.)  
Health Education (B.S.)  
Human Biology (B.S.)  
Human Development and Family Studies (B.S.)  
Nutrition and Dietetics (B.S.)  
Psychology (B.S.)