Physical Therapy, AA

Physical therapy is NOT an academic major. It is a professional program of study that students apply for after completing a bachelor’s degree, usually in a scientific field (biology, chemistry, kinesiology, exercise science, etc). Admission is competitive and requires a superb academic record. The following academic plan is based on requirements at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and William Carey University. Requirements for other schools can vary widely, and students are advised to consult the school of their choice for current requirements.

Program Requirements

The following advisement plan is a recommended course of study. An academic advisor may alter course sequence to meet individual student needs. In addition, an academic advisor may recommend additional or different courses depending upon student career plans and/or requirements of the college or university to which the student plans to transfer.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

PSY 2553 - Psychology of Personal Adjustment Semester Credit Hours: 3
MAT 1313 - College Algebra Semester Credit Hours: 3
BIO 1134 - General Biology I Semester Credit Hours: 4
CHE 1214 - General Chemistry I Semester Credit Hours: 4
ENG 1113 - English Composition I Semester Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: 17

Spring Semester

ART 1113 - Art Appreciation Semester Credit Hours: 3
or
MUS 1113 - Music Appreciation Semester Credit Hours: 3
ENG 1123 - English Composition II Semester Credit Hours: 3
BIO 1144 - General Biology II Semester Credit Hours: 4
CHE 1224 - General Chemistry II Semester Credit Hours: 4
MAT 1323 - Trigonometry Semester Credit Hours: 3

Total Hours: 17

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

PHY 2414 - General Physics I Semester Credit Hours: 4
HIS 1113 - Western Civilization I Semester Credit Hours: 3
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Semester Credit Hours: 3
Elective (ECO, CSC, MFL, any Humanities or Social Science, or additional science) Semester Credit Hours: 3-4 ^1,2
Elective (ECO, CSC, MFL, or any Humanities or Social Science) Semester Credit Hours: 3 ¹

Total Hours: 16-17

Spring Semester

PHY 2424 - General Physics II Semester Credit Hours: 4
HIS 1123 - Western Civilization II Semester Credit Hours: 3
Electives (ECO, CSC, MFL, any Humanities or Social Science, or additional science) Semester Credit Hours: 3-4 ^1,2
Electives (ECO, CSC, MFL, any Humanities or Social Science) Semester Credit Hours: 6 ¹

Total Hours: 16-17

Note(s):

¹Specific recommendations for elective hours will depend up on the student’s chosen undergraduate major and intended transfer school.

²William Carey requires BIO 2514 - Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO 2524 - Anatomy and Physiology II . It is also a requirement for common pre-physical therapy academic majors.