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Pre-Physical Therapy AS

Pre-Physical Therapy AS

Are you interested in a career that focuses on helping people with injuries or chronic conditions to maximize their quality of life? If so, then consider 每日大赛’s Pre-Physical Therapy Pathway

Information

Area of Interest: School of Sciences and Nursing

Program Location: Hardin Valley Campus

Outcome: Associate of Science (A.S.)

Pre-Physical Therapy A.S.

This program provides students with the foundational knowledge that will successfully transfer them to a 4-year institution to earn a Bachelor’s degree and subsequently prepare for graduate studies in physical therapy. In physical therapy, you can have an enriching career in hospitals, private practices, schools, and sports facilities as you help patients to deal with – and recover from – all types of physical injuries.

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Clubs and Organizations
Science Club

Promoting interest exploring life science through discussions, lectures and field trips.
Contact: Nicole Hergott, nmhergott@pstcc.edu

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Pre-Physical Therapy A.S.

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Pre-Physical Therapy A.S.

Credit Hours Curriculum Career Readiness Milestones
Before You Start  
  • Complete the Enrollment Checklist

  • Complete Orientation
0–15 hours
  • COLL 1000 – First Year Seminar Foundational Courses
  • BIOL 1110 – General Biology I Foundational CoursesCareer Immersion Experiences
  • ENGL 1010 – English Composition I Foundational Courses
  • HIST – History Elective Foundational Courses
  • MATH 1720 – Precalculus Trigonometry OR MATH 1730 – Precalculus Foundational Courses
  • Complete YouScience career assessment and create profile in Handshake

  • Meet with Advisor and Success Team
16–30 hours
  • BIOL 1120 – General Biology II Foundational CoursesCareer Immersion Experiences
  • ENGL 1020 – English Composition II Foundational Courses
  • HIST – History Elective Foundational Courses
  • MATH 1530 – Introductory Statistics Foundational Courses
  • Begin Transfer Checklist

  • Meet with Advisor and Confirm Degree Plan

  • Meet with Success Team
31–45 hours
  • CHEM 1110 – General Chemistry 1 Foundational Courses
  • ENGL – Literature Elective Foundational Courses
  • HUM/FA – Humanities and/or Fine Arts Elective Foundational Courses
  • PHYS 2010 – Non-Calculus Physics 1 Foundational Courses
  • PSYC 1030 – Introduction to Psychology Foundational Courses
  • Meet with Academic Advisor

  • Update Transfer Checklist
46–60+ hours
  • CHEM 1120 – General Chemistry 2 Foundational Courses
  • COMM 2025 – Fundamentals of Communication OR COMM 2045 – Public Speaking Foundational Courses
  • HUM/FA – Humanities and/or Fine Arts Elective Foundational Courses
  • PHYS 2020 – Non-Calculus Physics 2 Foundational Courses
  • PSYC 2130 – Lifespan Development Foundational Courses
  • Meet with Academic Advisor

  • Finalize Transfer Checklist

  • Complete Graduation Checklist

Legend:

Foundational Courses - Foundational Courses (General Education)

Career Immersion Experiences - Career Readiness Experiences – these courses include opportunities for students to participate in experiences that prepare them for work in the field

Contact Information

Dean of Sciences and Nursing Department Head of Sciences, School of Sciences and Nursing
Jessica Belnap, DNP, RN
jsbelnap@pstcc.edu
865-225-2334

Rebecca Glatt, PhD
Professor, Anatomy and Physiology
arglatt@pstcc.edu
865-329-3132