Pre-Physical Therapy (Associate of Science)
Students completing the following core curriculum and the AS general studies requirements as listed in this bulletin will be awarded an AS degree in Pre-Physical Therapy. This degree will prepare the student for admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program at Andrews University and may also apply to other professional programs. For students entering the Loma Linda DPT Physical Therapy program in June 2018 and beyond, an earned Bachelor degree in any area will be required. (See Pre-Physcial Therapy under the Preprofessional Programs.)
Core Requirements:
Select one course from the following:
Cognates:
| ENGL 121 | College Writing I | 3 |
| ENGL 122 | College Writing II | 3 |
| ENGL 223 | Research Writing | 3 |
| PEAC | Physical Education Activity Courses | 2 |
| REL | Religion General Studies Courses | 12 |
| SPCH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 4 |
| | Humanities | 12 |
| | Select from at least three subject areas: fine arts, foreign language, literature, philosophy, or history. One course must be upper division. | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
Total Credit Hours: 138
Elective credits are required to bring the total to 138.
A documented minimum of 80 hours of volunteer or employee work experience with a physical therapist is required before acceptance.
18 quarter hours of upper division credit are required for application.