Major
PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY BACHELOR OF SCIENCE If you are fascinated by the function of the human body and want to make a difference in the lives of patients, the Pre-Physical Therapy program might be right for you. The program has a solid foundation in the sciences, taught from a Christian perspective.
Minor
Career Options
• Physical therapist • Occupational therapist • Athletic trainer • Prosthetics technologist • Rehabilitation therapist • Physical therapy technologist Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.
The Pre-Physical Therapy program is designed to prepare undergraduate students to enter a doctoral level program in physical therapy. While admission requirements into such programs are varied, the pre-physical therapy program is designed to provide the academic background required to enter most graduate schools.
alumni spotlight
TYLER & GABRIELLE NELSON Tyler (’20) and Gabrielle (Carpenter ’20) Nelson live in Cullowhee, NC. Tyler graduated with a BS in Biology: Pre-Med. Tyler is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Western Carolina University. Gabrielle graduated with a BS in Science Education. She currently teaches at Heritage Christian Academy. As Tyler reflects on this education, he says that “Biology: Pre-med degree not only helped me get into grad school, but also gave me a Biblical foundation for the difficult classes to come.”
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