Pre-Physical Therapy
St. Catherine University offers students the opportunity to apply the liberal arts experience to their chosen field of physical therapy through a unique dual-degree program. The departments of biology, exercise and sport science, psychology and public health have developed sequences of courses that include all doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program prerequisites, liberal arts core requirements and major course work in their respective fields. These four areas of study provide students the option of completing their bachelor's degree while pursuing the DPT degree. Each area of study includes prerequisite courses for the DPT program, including biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, statistics, and medical terminology, while providing a special emphasis in a particular area of study. The first-year courses in each area of study are identical, allowing students time to consider their options and make a decision about the major that is of most interest to them. There are three options for admission to the doctor of physical therapy program.
Option 1: Early Admission Program
Students may apply to the University and to the early admission program during their senior year in high school. Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible for consideration for the DPT early admission program:
Required:
- Composite ACT score of 24 or better
- Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale
- Declare pre-physical therapy as intended area of study
Recommended:
- Eight hours of observation and/or volunteering in a physical therapy setting
Twenty-four students are admitted to the early admission program each year. Students who apply on or before February 15 of their senior year will be given priority consideration for admission to the program. Students will be notified of an admission decision by April 1 of their senior year. Students who apply on or after February 16 will be considered on a space-available basis.
Students are guaranteed a position in the DPT Program provided ALL of the following conditions are met while they are a student at St. Catherine University:
- Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or better;
- Prerequisite GPA of 3.4 or better;
- Letter grades of C or better for all prerequisite courses;
- Successful completion and a competitive score of the DPT Admission Application (including well-written essays, competitive GRE and varied health care experience of sufficient hours) during your junior or senior year. The application score is based on committee review and an exemplary rating of all elements.
- Positive recommendations from clinical/academic references;
- Meet with pre-physical therapy adviser each semester;
- Meet with a DPT academic adviser at least once in the freshman year; and
- Meet all other admission criteria required at the time of application to the DPT program as outlined in the DPT program website.
Option 2: 3+3 Open Admission
In this option, students enter one of the University's four pre-physical therapy areas of study in biology, exercise and sport science, psychology or public health: health sciences that include all DPT prerequisites, liberal arts core requirements and major course work in the particular field of study. During their junior year, students may apply to the DPT program as they are completing one of these sequences. Students must meet all DPT admissions criteria and must possess a minimum overall and prerequisite course GPA of 3.4 in order to apply to the DPT program. If any of these criteria are not met, students may apply to the DPT program during their senior year as long as they meet DPT admissions criteria, including the minimum overall and prerequisite GPA criteria of 3.0 required of all DPT applicants. In addition, all St. Catherine University students who apply to the DPT program via the 3+3 option must have at least three years of higher education experience beyond high school graduation.
If admitted, students will typically be awarded the St. Catherine baccalaureate degree after one full year in the DPT program. The undergraduate major will be applied science in biology, exercise and sport science or psychology; or public health: health sciences. Following successful completion of all the DPT degree requirements, the doctor of physical therapy degree is awarded. Students not accepted into the DPT program can complete a major in biology, exercise and sport science, psychology or public health: health sciences by taking the remaining courses in the sequences outlined by each department. Upon completion of these requirements, students will be awarded the St. Catherine's baccalaureate degree with a major in biology, exercise and sport science, psychology, or public health: health sciences.
The curriculum for each area of study is listed on the Dual Degree Programs tab.
Option 3: Senior Open Admission
Individuals who are interested in pursuing this option complete a baccalaureate degree, including the prerequisite courses for the DPT program, and apply for admission to the DPT program. If accepted, upon successful completion of all the DPT degree requirements, the doctor of physical therapy degree is awarded.
Prerequisites for the doctor of physical therapy program include:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1710 & BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab and Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 8 |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab and Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | ||
| Human and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab and Human and Comparative Animal Physiology with Lab | ||
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry I with Lab and General Chemistry II with Lab | 8 |
| IPE 1030 | Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| Physics for the Health Sciences I with Lab and Physics for the Health Sciences II with Lab (algebra-based) | ||
| Introductory Physics I with Lab and Introductory Physics II with Lab (calculus-based) | ||
| PSYC 1001 | General Psychology with Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 2025 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| or PSYC 3010 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences | ||
| Statistical Analysis for Decision Making | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Statistical Analysis with Corequisite | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
St. Catherine University offers students the opportunity to apply the liberal arts experience to their chosen field of physical therapy through a unique dual-degree program. The departments of biology, exercise and sport science, psychology and public health have developed sequences of courses that include all doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program prerequisites, liberal arts core requirements and major course work in their respective fields. These four areas of study provide students the option of completing their bachelor's degree while pursuing the DPT degree. Each area of study includes prerequisite courses for the DPT program, including biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, psychology, statistics, medical terminology and mathematics, while providing a special emphasis in a particular area of study. The first-year courses in each area of study are identical, allowing students time to consider their options and make a decision about the major that is of most interest to them. There are three options for admission to the doctor of physical therapy program.
The curriculum for each area of study is listed below.
NOTE: The graduate DPT courses students take after completing their bachelor's degree are listed at the end of this section.
Biology
Students must complete all liberal arts core requirements, 60 hours clinical experience and the following courses.
This major is available in the College for Women only.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Science in Biology Requirements | ||
| BIOL 1710 & BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab and Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 8 |
| BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 2720 | Sophomore Seminar | 2 |
| BIOL 2810 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 3120 | Human and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 3140 | Human and Comparative Animal Physiology with Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Four additional credits in BIOL at 3000/4000 level | ||
| Kinesiology and Biomechanics with Lab | ||
| BIOL 4860W | Senior Seminar | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following Statistics courses: | 4 | |
| Statistical Analysis for Decision Making | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| DPT Prerequisites | ||
| IPE 1030 | Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| Introductory Physics I with Lab and Introductory Physics II with Lab | ||
| Physics for the Health Sciences I with Lab and Physics for the Health Sciences II with Lab | ||
| PSYC 1001 | General Psychology with Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following PSYC electives: | 4 | |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | ||
| Understanding Psychological Disorders | ||
| 60 hours clinical experience (in at least two settings) | ||
| Total Credits | 64 | |
Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to Dual Degree Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DPT 5000 | Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice | 3 |
| DPT 5010 | Outpatient Physical Therapy I | 6 |
| DPT 5025 | Acute Care I | 6 |
| DPT 5035 | Outpatient Physical Therapy II | 7 |
| DPT 5040 | Rehabilitation I | 6 |
| DPT 5055 | Transitional Care I | 7 |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Students who do not gain entry to the DPT program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.A. degree) in biology:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 4602 | Internship | 2 |
| or BIOL 4912 | Research | |
| CHEM 2010 | Organic Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| Eight additional credits in Biology at the 3000 or 4000 level including | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
Students who do not gain entry to the DPT program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.S. degree) in biology:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Six additional credits in biology at the 3000 or 4000 level including: | 6 | |
At least one 4-credit field course | ||
At least 4 credits at the 4000 level | ||
| BIOL 4602 | Internship | 2 |
| or BIOL 4912 | Research | |
| CHEM 2010 | Organic Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| 3000- or 4000-level additional BIOL, CHEM, DSCI, or MATH credits (excluding the BIOL credits listed above) | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |
Exercise and Sport Science
Students must complete the liberal arts core requirements, 60 hours of clinical experience and the following courses.
This major is available in the College for Women only.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Science in Exercise Science Requirements | ||
| EXSS 2660 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science | 4 |
| EXSS 2800W | Introduction to Research Methods in Exercise Science | 4 |
| EXSS 3200 | Health Behavior Psychology | 4 |
| EXSS 3350 | Kinesiology and Biomechanics with Lab | 4 |
| EXSS 3450 | Exercise Physiology with Lab | 4 |
| EXSS 3615 | Motor Learning and Motor Control | 4 |
| EXSS 3750 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| DPT Prerequisites | ||
| BIOL 1710 & BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab and Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 8 |
| BIOL 2610 & BIOL 2620 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab and Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 8 |
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry I with Lab and General Chemistry II with Lab | 8 |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| Introductory Physics I with Lab and Introductory Physics II with Lab | ||
| Physics for the Health Sciences I with Lab and Physics for the Health Sciences II with Lab | ||
| PSYC 1001 | General Psychology with Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following PSYC electives: | 4 | |
| Lifespan Developmental Psychology | ||
| Understanding Psychological Disorders | ||
| Select one of the following Statistics courses: | 4 | |
| Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences | ||
| Statistical Analysis for Decision Making | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Statistical Analysis with Corequisite | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| Total Credits | 70 | |
Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to Dual Degree Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DPT 5000 | Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice | 3 |
| DPT 5010 | Outpatient Physical Therapy I | 6 |
| DPT 5025 | Acute Care I | 6 |
| DPT 5035 | Outpatient Physical Therapy II | 7 |
| DPT 5040 | Rehabilitation I | 6 |
| DPT 5055 | Transitional Care I | 7 |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Students who do not gain entry to the DPT program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.S. degree) in exercise and sport science:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXSS 3400 | Foundations of Sport Psychology | 4 |
| EXSS 3500 | Methods of Strength Training and Conditioning | 4 |
| EXSS 3550 | Exercise Testing and Prescription with Lab | 4 |
| EXSS 4612 | Fieldwork | 2 |
| EXSS 4614 | Fieldwork | 4 |
| EXSS 4860 | Capstone | 2 |
| FSNU 2300 | Nutrition Foundations | 4 |
| FSNU 3400 | Sports Nutrition | 4 |
| IPE 2800 | Healthcare Teams: Opportunities and Challenges in Aging | 4 |
| IPE 4200W | Healthcare Teams - Evidence-Based Practice | 4 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Psychology
Students must complete the liberal arts core requirements, 60 hours of clinical experience and the following courses.
This major is available in the College for Women only.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Science in Psychology Requirements | ||
| PSYC 1001 | General Psychology with Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 1090 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 2025 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 3000 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 3010 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | 4 |
| PSYC 4220W | History and Systems | 4 |
| One psychology elective of the student's choice at the 3000-level or 4000-level 1 | 4 | |
| DPT Prerequisites | ||
| BIOL 1710 & BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab and Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 8 |
| BIOL 2610 & BIOL 2620 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab and Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 8 |
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry I with Lab and General Chemistry II with Lab | 8 |
| IPE 1030 | Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology | 2 |
| MATH 1130 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or MATH 1090 | Precalculus | |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| Physics for the Health Sciences I with Lab and Physics for the Health Sciences II with Lab | ||
| Introductory Physics I with Lab and Introductory Physics II with Lab | ||
| Total Credits | 66 | |
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This may also include the equivalent of one course (e.g., PSYC 4850 Seminar II: Current Issues in Psychology and PSYC 4602 Internship)
Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to Dual Degree Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DPT 5000 | Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice | 3 |
| DPT 5010 | Outpatient Physical Therapy I | 6 |
| DPT 5025 | Acute Care I | 6 |
| DPT 5035 | Outpatient Physical Therapy II | 7 |
| DPT 5040 | Rehabilitation I | 6 |
| DPT 5055 | Transitional Care I | 7 |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Students who do not gain entry to the DPT program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.S. degree) in psychology:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 2850 | Seminar I: Psychology Engages the World | 2 |
| PSYC 4850 | Seminar II: Current Issues in Psychology | 2 |
| Two additional 3000-level Psychology laboratory courses | 8 | |
| One additional Philosophy elective | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Public Health: Health Sciences
The curriculum for this major is changing Fall 2020. The new curriculum is posted below. Students must complete all liberal arts core requirements, 60 hours clinical experience and the following courses.
This major is available in the College for Women only.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health: Health Sciences Courses 1 | ||
| HLTH 2050 | Foundations in Public Health | 4 |
| HLTH 3150 | Epidemiology | 4 |
| HLTH 3250 | Global Health | 4 |
| HLTH 3350 | Environmental Health | 4 |
| HLTH 4700 | Practicum Preparation | 2 |
| HLTH 4754 | Practicum | 4 |
| HLTH 4800W | Senior Seminar in Public Health | 4 |
| BIOL 2610 & BIOL 2620 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab and Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 8 |
| MGMT 3850 | Healthcare Policy | 4 |
| or ECON 3250 | Healthcare Economics | |
| PSYC 2025 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| or PSYC 3010 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | |
| DPT Prerequisites | ||
| BIOL 1710 & BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab and Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 8 |
| CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry I with Lab and General Chemistry II with Lab | 8 |
| IPE 1030 | Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 8 | |
| Physics for the Health Sciences I with Lab and Physics for the Health Sciences II with Lab | ||
| Introductory Physics I with Lab and Introductory Physics II with Lab | ||
| PSYC 1001 | General Psychology with Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Statistical Analysis for the Social Sciences | ||
| Statistical Analysis for Decision Making | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Statistical Analysis with Corequisite | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| Total Credits | 76 | |
Graduate Courses Taken After Admission to Dual Degree Program
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DPT 5000 | Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice | 3 |
| DPT 5010 | Outpatient Physical Therapy I | 6 |
| DPT 5025 | Acute Care I | 6 |
| DPT 5035 | Outpatient Physical Therapy II | 7 |
| DPT 5040 | Rehabilitation I | 6 |
| DPT 5055 | Transitional Care I | 7 |
| Total Credits | 35 | |
Students who do not gain entry to the DPT program after their junior year complete the following courses for a major (B.S. degree) in public health:health sciences:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Three additional 2000-level or higher science courses. Suggested courses include: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Microbiology with Lab | ||
| Biology of Microorganisms with Lab | ||
| Cell Biology with Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry I with Lab | ||
| Organic Chemistry II with Lab | ||
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This list contains the undergraduate courses that apply to the public health major with health sciences concentration. Students who are admitted to the DPT program complete the health sciences concentration with four DPT courses: DPT 5010, DPT 5020, DPT 5030 and DPT 5040.
Graduate DPT Courses Taken After the Student Earns Their B.A. or B.S. Upon Completing One of the Undergraduate Dual-Degree Programs Listed Above
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DPT 5070 | Clinical Education I | 6 |
| DPT 6000 | Acute Care II | 6 |
| DPT 6015 | Rehabilitation II | 6 |
| DPT 6025 | Transitional Care II | 5 |
| DPT 6030 | Rehabilitation III | 4 |
| DPT 6040 | Outpatient Physical Therapy III | 7 |
| DPT 6055 | Clinical Education II | 7 |
| DPT 6060 | Pediatrics | 6 |
| DPT 7000 | Research Project Credits I | 2 |
| DPT 7100 | Complex Medical and Trauma Care | 5 |
| DPT 7040 | Research Project Credits II | 2 |
| DPT 7126 | Advanced Clinical Practice I | 4 |
| DPT 7136 | Advanced Clinical Practice II | 4 |
| DPT 7145 | Clinical Education III | 7 |
| DPT 7155 | Clinical Education IV | 7 |
| DPT 7165 | Ethics and Leadership Summit | 3 |
| DPT 8000 | Research Project Credits III | 2 |
| Total Credits | 83 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 1710 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| Select one from: | 4 | |
| Statistical Analysis for Decision Making | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 2720 | Sophomore Seminar | 2 |
| Fall Term | ||
| PSYC 1001 | General Psychology with Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 1110 | Introductory Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 2810 | Genetics with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL 3120 | Human and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy with Lab 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 1120 | Introductory Physics II with Lab | 4 |
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 4860W | Senior Seminar | 4 |
| BIOL 3140 | Human and Comparative Animal Physiology with Lab | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Four additional credits in Biology at the 3000/4000 level | ||
| Kinesiology and Biomechanics with Lab | ||
| Spring Term | ||
| IPE 1030 | Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology | 2 |
| PSYC 2025 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 1-4 |
| or PSYC 1080 | Abnormal Psychology Seminar | |
| Fall Term | ||
| DPT 5000 | Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice | 3 |
| DPT 5010 | Outpatient Physical Therapy I | 6 |
| DPT 5025 | Acute Care I | 6 |
| Spring Term | ||
| DPT 5035 | Outpatient Physical Therapy II | 7 |
| DPT 5040 | Rehabilitation I | 6 |
| DPT 5055 | Transitional Care I | 7 |
| Total Credits | 92-95 | |
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These courses are offered every third semester.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 1710 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| EXSS 2650 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science | 1 |
| PSYC 1001 | General Psychology with Lab | 4 |
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| Select one from: | 4 | |
| Statistical Analysis for Decision Making | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 2610 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 2025 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| or PSYC 3010 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | |
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 2620 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| EXSS 2800W | Introduction to Research Methods in Exercise Science | 4 |
| EXSS 3350 | Kinesiology and Biomechanics with Lab | 4 |
| Discuss and plan for DPT admission | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| Take GRE for DPT admission | ||
| Fall Term | ||
| EXSS 3450 | Exercise Physiology with Lab | 4 |
| EXSS 3750 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| PHYS 1080 | Physics for the Health Sciences I with Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 1110 | Introductory Physics I with Lab | |
| Apply to DPT program | ||
| Spring Term | ||
| PHYS 1090 | Physics for the Health Sciences II with Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 1120 | Introductory Physics II with Lab | |
| EXSS 3200 | Health Behavior Psychology | 4 |
| EXSS 3615 | Motor Learning and Motor Control | 4 |
| Fall Term | ||
| DPT 5000 | Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice | 3 |
| DPT 5010 | Outpatient Physical Therapy I | 6 |
| DPT 5025 | Acute Care I | 6 |
| Spring Term | ||
| DPT 5035 | Outpatient Physical Therapy II | 7 |
| DPT 5040 | Rehabilitation I | 6 |
| DPT 5055 | Transitional Care I | 7 |
| Total Credits | 102 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 1710 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 1001 | General Psychology with Lab | 4 |
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 2025 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 2610 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| IPE 1030 | Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology | 2 |
| PSYC 1090 | Statistical Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 2620 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| MATH 1130 | Calculus I | 4 |
| or MATH 1090 | Precalculus | |
| PSYC 3000 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| Fall Term | ||
| PHYS 1080 | Physics for the Health Sciences I with Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 1110 | Introductory Physics I with Lab | |
| PSYC 3010 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | 4 |
| One 3000- or 4000-level PSYC elective | 4 | |
| Spring Term | ||
| PHYS 1090 | Physics for the Health Sciences II with Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 1120 | Introductory Physics II with Lab | |
| PSYC 4220W | History and Systems | 4 |
| Fall Term | ||
| DPT 5000 | Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice | 3 |
| DPT 5010 | Outpatient Physical Therapy I | 6 |
| DPT 5025 | Acute Care I | 6 |
| Spring Term | ||
| DPT 5035 | Outpatient Physical Therapy II | 7 |
| DPT 5040 | Rehabilitation I | 6 |
| DPT 5055 | Transitional Care I | 7 |
| Total Credits | 101 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 1710 | Foundations of Biology: Diversity and Evolution with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1110 | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 1001 | General Psychology with Lab | 4 |
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 1720 | Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular Biology with Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 1120 | General Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| IPE 1030 | Healthcare Teams Foundations and Medical Terminology | 2 |
| or INDI 2220 | Medical Terminology | |
| Select one from: | 4 | |
| Statistical Analysis for Decision Making | ||
| Biostatistics | ||
| Statistical Methods in Psychology | ||
| Statistical Analysis | ||
| Fall Term | ||
| BIOL 2610 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab | 4 |
| HLTH 2050 | Foundations in Public Health | 4 |
| Spring Term | ||
| BIOL 2620 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab | 4 |
| HLTH 3150 | Epidemiology | 4 |
| HLTH 3350 | Environmental Health | 4 |
| HLTH 4700 | Practicum Preparation | 2 |
| Fall Term | ||
| HLTH 3250 | Global Health | 4 |
| PHYS 1080 | Physics for the Health Sciences I with Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 1110 | Introductory Physics I with Lab | |
| PSYC 2025 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| or PSYC 3010 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | |
| Spring Term | ||
| HLTH 4754 | Practicum | 4 |
| HLTH 4800W | Senior Seminar in Public Health | 4 |
| MGMT 3850 | Healthcare Policy | 4 |
| or ECON 3250 | Healthcare Economics | |
| PHYS 1090 | Physics for the Health Sciences II with Lab | 4 |
| or PHYS 1120 | Introductory Physics II with Lab | |
| Fall Term | ||
| DPT 5000 | Introduction to Physical Therapist Practice | 3 |
| DPT 5010 | Outpatient Physical Therapy I | 6 |
| DPT 5025 | Acute Care I | 6 |
| Spring Term | ||
| DPT 5035 | Outpatient Physical Therapy II | 7 |
| DPT 5040 | Rehabilitation I | 6 |
| DPT 5055 | Transitional Care I | 7 |
| Total Credits | 111 | |