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Bachelor of Science, Pre-Physical Therapy
Dr. William Ebomoyi, Chairperson, Dept. of Health Studies
Physical Therapy is a profession, which develops and utilizes selected knowledge and skills in planning, organizing, and directing programs for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury. Physical Therapy deals primarily with those individuals whose potential or actual impairment is related to the neuro-musculoskeletal, pulmonary, and cardiovascular systems. It focuses on methods of evaluating the functions of those systems and on the selection of appropriate therapeutic procedures to maintain, improve, or restore these functions. Physical Therapy serves a wide population in a variety of settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, home health agencies, public health agencies, school districts, private practice, and the armed forces.Following the completion of the Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences (pre-physical therapy option), students may apply to an entry-level Master’s or Doctoral physical therapy program at an accredited institution. The minimum educational requirement for entry into the profession is a Master’s Degree.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (120 Credits)
Core Curriculum Requirements indicated by asterisk mark (*)
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English (6 hours)
Eng 127
Eng 128 |
Math and Computer Science (12 hours)
Math 171
Math 261
Computer 106* |
Humanities (12 hours)
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language II
Speech 203 or 113
Philosophy 204 or 221 |
Physical Therapy (3 hours)
PT 301
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Natural Sciences (32 hours)
Biology 171
Zoology 250*
Zoology 261*
Zoology 204
Physiology 204
Physics 151 & 152
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Physical Education, Recreation (10 hours) Introduction to Human Movement PE 205
Motor Learning & Development PE 263
Physiology & Exercise PE 303
Applied Biomechanics PE 301 |
Social Sciences (15 hours)
Anthropology or Sociology 101*
Psychology 141*
Psychology 217*
Psychology 336*
Psychology 357* |
Management (3 hours)
Intro to Modern Business Systems MGMT 103
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Entreprenuership in Health Care HSC 314 |
| Elective (2 hours) |
Health & Safety (2 hours)
First Aid & CPR HS 157 |
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Health Sciences (23 hours)
Medical Terminology HSC 104*
Intro to Health Professions HSC 150*
Health Care Ethics HSC 250*
Health Policy HSC 375*
Service Learning in Health HSC 321
*Research Methods HSC 322
Health Sciences Electives (6 credits)* |
ENG 127
PSYC 141
MATH 171
CHEM 155 |
3
3
5
4 |
ENG 128
CPTR 106
H SC 150
CHEM 156
PE 205 |
3
3
3
4
1 |
BIOL 171
PHIL 204 or 221 ANTH 101 OR SOC 101
H SC 104
PT 301 |
3
3
3
3
3
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ZOOL 204
SPCH 203
PSYC 217
HSC ELECTIVE
PE 263 |
3
3
3
3
3 |
PHYS 151
ZOOL 250
FOREIGN LANG.
PSYC 357 ELECTIVE |
4
4
3
3
2 |
PHYS 152
ZOOL 261
FOREIGN LANG.
PE 301
HSC 250 |
4
2
3
3
3 |
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*HSC 321 (Service Learning in Health ) is a mandatory interdisciplinary course for all students enrolled in the College of Health Sciences, including pre-physical therapy majors
Prospective students should contact the Department of Health Studies chairperson for further information on the BS degree in Pre-Physical Therapy.
Dr. William Ebomoyi, Chairperson
Office: (773) 995-2527
Email: eebomoyi@csu.edu
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