Chemistry Major

Pre-Physical Therapy Program

The Pre-Physical Therapy Program is intended to prepare you for entrance into a doctorate in physical therapy (DPT) program. You should explore the specific requirements at the school you plan to attend, as entrance requirements vary from school to school. It should be noted that completing a specific program is not a requirement for graduation.

Program Requirements

General Education (54-55 Units)

Complete the general education and graduation requirements.

Major Requirement

Completion of any approved major, normally the Biology major with the Medical Science emphasis or ESS major with the Rehabilitation emphasis. A person hoping to enter a graduate physical therapy program (either MPT or DPT) is not required to complete the Biology major. If a major other than Biology is chosen, it is suggested that the student complete the Pre-Physical Therapy Program requirements. This will prepare the student for most graduate programs in physical therapy.

Additional Course Requirements

49 units - 14 units over a Biology major with a Medical Science emphasis. PSY 101 should be taken in general education.

Pre-Physical Therapy Program Course Requirements	49 units
SCI 390: Practicum: Science	2
BIO 111: General Biology 1 A general biology course emphasizing evolutionary mechanism, species formation, phylogenies, the origin of life, and the principles of evolutionary diversity, plant, and animal structure, and function of systems. Lab time is included in the schedule.	4
BIO 112: General Biology 2 As a continuation of General Biology 1, this course will examine cellular structure, metabolism process, genetics, DNA function and genome expression, biotechnology, and molecular biology in medicine. Lab time is included in the schedule. Prerequisite: Bio 111 or equivalent or consent of instructor.	4
BIO 246: Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 This course will examine the general principles of physiology, cell structure and function, and cell metabolism and division, including a survey of tissues, integumentary, skeletal, muscle, central nervous system, and sensory receptors. Lab time is included in the schedule. Prerequisite: Bio 101, 111, or CBio 101 (or equivalent).	4
BIO 247: Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 As a continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology 1, this course will examine the general principles of physiology and structure of the endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Lab time is included in the schedule. Prerequisite: Bio 101, 111, or CBio 101 (or equivalent).	4
CHE 221: Chemistry 1 A systematic exploration of fundamental chemical principles including matter, energy, electromagnetic radiation, atomic structure, periodicity, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, and structure will be examined in this course, including the introduction to the scientific method and epistemology in the context of the interface between the Christian faith and the chemical sciences. Lab time is included in the schedule. Prerequisite: Consent of division chair.	4
CHE 222: Chemistry 2 As a continuation of Chemistry 1 the major topics of this course will include solubility products, chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and qualitative analysis. Lab time is included in the schedule. Prerequisite: Che 221.	4
ESS 406: Physiology of Exercise This course applies the physiological principles to the study of human performance in exercise. Prerequisite: Bio 246 and 247.	3
MTH 265: Introduction to Statistics A basic statistics course applicable to education, business, and the hard sciences, this course will include topics such as descriptive statistics, the normal, binomial, F-, and Chi-squared distributions, and hypothesis testing. Optional topics might include additional non-parametric tests and ANOVA. A TI-83 graphing calculator or Microsoft Excel is required.	3
PHY 211: Physics 1 An introductory course to physics with an emphasis on classical mechanics, wave motion, and thermodynamics. Lab time is included in the schedule. Prerequisite: Consent of division chair.	4
PHY 212: Physics 2 As a continuation of Physics 1, this course emphasize electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and modern physics. Lab time is included in the schedule. Prerequisite: Phy 211.	4
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology Concepts and principles pertinent to psychological processes of social behavior, development, motivation, sensation, perception, thinking and symbolic processes, learning, personality, and psychological disorders will be examined in this course.	3
PSY 314: Developmental Psychology: Adolescence* This course is a study of human development during the adolescent period with an emphasis on an examination of theories and research data as they relate to adolescent development, including problems and adjustment patterns in the context of the family, peer groups, school, and society. or PSY 315: Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Aging An introductory course to the major psychological and developmental issues concerning adulthood, aging, and the aging process, with the specific objectives of dispelling many of the myths and stereotypes about aging; examining the issues associated with the physical, psychological, cultural, and social aspects of aging; and giving student a better understanding of the grief process as it relates to the issues of adulthood and aging. or PSY 361: Abnormal Psychology An introductory course to the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of psychopathology, including topics in anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychophysiological disorders, psychoses, addictions, sexual deviations, and organic disorders. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.	3
Recommended Courses
BIO 351: General Microbiology As an introduction to bacteria (morphology, physiology, ecological and medical importance) and microorganisms (viruses, rickettsia, pathogenic, protozoa, molds and yeasts), this courses' laboratory sessions will emphasize the culture, physiology, and identification of the major groups of microbes. Lab time is included in the schedule. Prerequisites: Bio 101, 111, or CBio 101 and Che 221 or Sci 115.	4
CHE 321: Organic Chemistry 1 This course will examine the fundamental concepts relating to organic compounds with an emphasis on structure, nomenclature, theory, bonding, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and physical and chemical properties of the principle classes of compounds. Lab time is included in the schedule. Prerequisite: Che 222	4
ESS 407: Kinesiology This course will study human movement with an emphasis on the biomechanics, structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Prerequisite: Bio 246.	3
PSY 314: Developmental Psychology: Adolescence This course is a study of human development during the adolescent period with an emphasis on an examination of theories and research data as they relate to adolescent development, including problems and adjustment patterns in the context of the family, peer groups, school, and society. or PSY 315: Developmental Psychology: Adulthood and Aging An introductory course to the major psychological and developmental issues concerning adulthood, aging, and the aging process, with the specific objectives of dispelling many of the myths and stereotypes about aging; examining the issues associated with the physical, psychological, cultural, and social aspects of aging; and giving student a better understanding of the grief process as it relates to the issues of adulthood and aging. or PSY 361: Abnormal Psychology An introductory course to the symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of psychopathology, including topics in anxiety disorders, personality disorders, psychophysiological disorders, psychoses, addictions, sexual deviations, and organic disorders. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor.	3
Medical Terminology (not presently offered at Concordia)	1-2

*Taking Abnormal Psychology and one developmental psychology course is recommended.

Additional Information

Most schools look at experience in the physical therapy field in addition to GPA (grade point average) and GRE (Graduate Record Exam) scores. For example, 50-75 observation or employment hours in two-three different areas of clinical practice are required by some programs prior to admission. Therefore, you should actively pursue jobs or volunteer work beginning in your freshman or sophomore year. These hours can be applied toward SCI 390 Practicum. Also, additional upper division biology, chemistry, psychology, and ESS courses (such as BIO 308, 350, ESS 304, 310, 358, 368, and PSY 340) are recommended to give you an opportunity to further strengthen your application.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding the Pre-Physical Therapy Program, please contact one of the Co-Directors: Dr. Michael Young at michael.young@cui.edu or (949) 214-3303; or Dr. Vance Tammen at vance.tammen@cui.edu or (949) 214-3271.

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