Physical Therapy, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

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First Year

First Term

BIO - 202 Biology I (4 s.h.)
CHM - 151 College Chemistry I (4 s.h.)
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.)
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Second Term

BIO - 203 Biology II (4 s.h.)
CHM - 152 College Chemistry II (4 s.h.)
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
MAT - 134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry (3 s.h.) *
PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)

Total: 17 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 s.h.)
HSC - 120 Medical Terminology I (3 s.h.)
PHY - 162 College Physics I (4 s.h.)
PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)

Total: 17 s.h.

Fourth Term

BIO - 207 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 s.h.)
PHY - 172 College Physics II (4 s.h.)
PSY - 241 Abnormal Psychology (3 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 14 s.h.

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class. Math course listed is prerequisite for enrollment in PHY - 162 College Physics I (and needed for admission to some PT programs).

Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

AS degree requirements are met with this sample schedule.
Check with transfer institution for Foreign Language requirement.
Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.
Students are responsible for maintaining direct contact with specific professional schools for current prerequisite guidelines.
This schedule represents the first two years of college courses with eventual application to a competitive admission graduate program. Contact the possible transfer schools for information on all admission requirements.