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Apr 26, 2024
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2019-2020 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Human Movement Science: Pre-Physical Therapy - BS
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Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
Department of Kinesiology and Health Science
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- For more information about Human Movement Science, see the department website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with an advisor. Current students should also meet with an advisor and logon to DegreeWorks to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: highest Math Requirement for this degree is MATH 1100 or MATH 1210 |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
3.0 minimum overall GPA |
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I. Prerequisites (15 credits)
II. Professional Foundations (30 credits)
III. Professional Development (30-32 credits)
Biology (must complete at least 4 credits, including lab)
It is the student’s responsibility to determine which biology courses are required for the particular graduate schools they are interested in attending. Chemistry (10 credits required)
Mathematics (3-4 credits)
The Math requirement in the KHS PrePT program is required for Physics. Thus, any of the following will suffice. However, it is the student’s responsibility to determine which math course(s) are required for the specific PT schools they intend to apply to.
MATH 1100 is generally required for physical therapy school. Students who are interested in medical school should take MATH 1060 together with MATH 1210 . Please note that AP Calculus credit is generally not acceptable for physical therapy school and medical school.
Statistics (3-4 credits)
Advanced Placement Statistics is generally not acceptable for physical therapy school or medical school. If you have AP Statistics credit please consult with your advisor. Graduation Requirements
Requirements for graduation include: 3.0 GPA, 120 total credits, including 40 upper division credits. NOTE: It is the student’s responsibility to check with physical therapy schools concerning courses required for admission. Completion of Utah State University’s Department of KHS Pre-Physical Therapy emphasis will not guarantee admission into physical therapy school. |
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