Prephysical Therapy 4 Year Planner
2014-2015
Fall
Spring
Summer
BIO 1305-Modern Concepts of Bioscience
BIO 1306-Modern Concepts of Bioscience (continued) BIO 1105-Modern Concepts of
Bioscience Laboratory
BIO 1106-Modern Concepts of Bioscience Laboratory
MTH 1320- Precalculus (or higher)
PSY- Introductory Psychology MTH 1321- Calculus I*
Fall
Spring
Summer
CHE 1301-Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I
CHE 1302-Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry II
CHE 1101-General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHE 1102-General Chemistry Laboratory II
STA 1380- Elementary Statistics (or 2381-Introductory Statistical Methods) other stats may be accepted
CSS 1302-Speech for Business and Professional Students
(or
3311
-InterpersonalCommunication ) SOC 1305- Introduction to
Sociology
PSY
3341or 3350
(Developmental) OR 3321, or 3330(Abnormal)****
Fall
Spring
Summer
PHY 1408- General Physics for Natural & Behavioral Physics I or 1420-General Physics I
PHY 1409- General Physics for Natural & Behavioral Physics II or 1430-General Physics II BIO 2401-Human Anatomy &
Physiology I (or 3425- Human Anatomy)**
BIO 2402-Human Anatomy & Physiology II (or 3422- Human Physiology)**
GRE PREP/Take Exam
ENG 3300- Technical &Professional Writing***
Complete additional requirements if needed
Check application deadlines- will vary with PT schools
CLA 3381- Medical Terminology
(recommended)
Fall
Spring
Summer
Complete additional requirements if needed
Prephysical Therapy 4 Year Planner
2014-2015
Students who plan to apply to physical therapy (PT) schools bear the ultimate responsibility of determining
specific coursework required for each school where application is to be made.
Prerequisite coursework found on the 4 Year Planner indicates only the minimum requirements for most PT
schools in the U.S. Students who perform well in additional science classes are more likely to be viewed as
satisfactory professional school applicants.
Applicants should be familiar with the intricacies of the PT profession in order to have the best chance for
admission. Selection criteria include Academic Performance (such as the overall GPA, the science and/or
prerequisite GPA, the GRE score, etc.), Professional Preparation (experiential background, community
service, and volunteer work), and Other Factors (hours working in more than one PT setting, completing an
internship, personal maturity, professional preparation, the personal statement essay, etc.). It is recommended
that students obtain as many contact hours as possible (200+ for some schools) through observing, volunteering,
or working in the PT field.
PT schools selection committees will assess all characteristics of each applicant, cognitive as well as
non-cognitive. Factors such as high intellectual ability, evidence of a strong interest in physical therapy, a high level
of personal integrity, varied and relevant experiences, and demonstrated leadership and service to others
indicate a student’s preparedness for both PT school admission and navigation of the professional school
curriculum once accepted.
It is recommended that students include Exercise Physiology and additional Social Science classes (Psychology,
Sociology, and/or Anthropology) into their undergraduate curriculum.
*While many PT schools will accept College Algebra for the math requirement, both Physics (1408/1409 or
1420/1430), sequences have prerequisite requirements of MTH 1304(Precalculus) or 1321(Calculus I)
respectively).
** Please refer to individual PT schools’ websites for preferred Anatomy & Physiology sequence.
***Technical Writing (ENG 3300) is recommended by most PT schools. This class can be used to replace ENG
1304 for most degree plans at Baylor University.
****Developmental Psychology may be taken as either PSY 3341 or 3350 depending on major. Some PT
schools prefer or require one of these choices. Others prefer or require Abnormal Psychology, which may be
taken as either PSY 3321 or 3330 (Psychopathology) depending on the student’s major.
For additional information please see:
www.apta.org
Prephysical Therapy 4 Year Planner
2014-2015
ASU: Angelo State University
Website: www.angelo.edu/dept/physical_therapy Department of Physical Therapy
ASU Station # 10923 San Angelo, TX 76909-0923 Phone: (325) 942-2545
Baylor: U.S. Army-Baylor PT Program
Website: http://www.baylor.edu/graduate/pt/splash.php Physical Therapy Branch
Army Medical Department Center and School Fort Sam Houston TX 78234
Phone: (210) 221-8410 Ext. 7513 HSU: Hardin-Simmons University Website:
http://www.hsutx.edu/academics/graduate/programs/pt Department of Physical Therapy
Box 16210 HSU Station 2200 Hickory
Abilene, TX 79698-6210 Phone: (888) 478-1222 TSU: Texas State University
Website: http://www.health.txstate.edu/PT/index.htm Department of Physical Therapy
601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666 Phone: (512) 245-8351 TTU: Texas Tech University
Website: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/sah/mpt/ Department of Physical Therapy
School of Allied Health Sciences 3601 4th Street
Lubbock, TX 79430 Phone: (806) 743.3220
UNT: University of North Texas School of Health Professions
Website: www.hsc.unt.edu/departments/physical therapy Fort Worth, TX
(new program)
TWU: Texas Woman’s University Website: http://www.twu.edu/pt/ School of Physical Therapy - Houston 6700 Fannin St.
Houston, TX 77030 713-794-2070
School of Physical Therapy – Dallas 8194 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75231 214-706-2300
UTEP: University of Texas at El Paso Website: http://chs.utep.edu/pt/
Department of Physical Therapy College of Health Sciences 1101 N. Campbell
El Paso, Texas 79902-0581 Phone: (915) 747-8207
UTMB: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Website: http://www.sahs.utmb.edu/programs/pt/
Department of Physical Therapy School of Allied Health Sciences 301 University Blvd.
Galveston, Texas 77555-1144 Phone: Phone: (409) 772-3068
UTHSCSA: University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio
Website: http://www.uthscsa.edu/shp/index.asp Department of Physical Therapy
School of Allied Health Sciences 7703 Floyd Curl Drive
Mail Code: 6243
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 Phone: (210) 567-8750
UTSMC: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Website:
http://www8.utsouthwestern.edu/utsw/cda/dept28445/files/516 83.htm
Department of Physical Therapy 5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
