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2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pre-Professional Health Sciences AS, Pre-Physical Therapy Option


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Program Description

If you are interested in helping people regain mobility following trauma and your goal is to become a physical therapist, this degree will provide you with the science coursework and knowledge for transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor’s degree that will then prepare you for admission into a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.  You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.

For More Information Contact: School of Science and Mathematics
Metro Campus: (918) 595-7334 ♦ Northeast Campus: (918) 595-7542
Southeast Campus: (918) 595-7742 ♦ West Campus: (918) 595-8193


Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program you will be able to:

  • Apply core concepts of biology when explaining biological processes.
  • Apply scientific method to solve problems.
  • Illustrate scientific data using graphs, tables, or text.
  • Integrate knowledge from several disciplines around a clinical theme.
  • Communicate biological information using oral, written or digital presentation techniques.
  • Identify issues involving biology in society.
  • Use biological instrumentation and proper laboratory techniques.
  • Find and evaluate scientific literature.
  • Identify musculoskeletal pathologies using anatomical terminology.

Careers

Search careers in Physical Therapy at TCC Career Explorer and visit TCC Career Services to learn more about our free career planning and job preparation services.


Student Organizations

Students in this major will benefit from participation in the Club of Medical and Natural Sciences at the southeast campus or the Sci-π Club at the west campus.  For more information speak with any science faculty or inquire at the Student Life office on campus.


Degree Requirements

View a semester-by-semester course plan of study and information on transferring this degree to other colleges and universities on the Pre-Physical Therapy Degree Map.  

General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 30


Specialized Course Requirements Credit Hours: 30


Recommended Electives 1 hour


Select from any subject area; however, Physical Education activity courses may not be used to meet degree requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 60


To receive an A.A. or A.S. degree, students must demonstrate computer proficiency.

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