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About Prephysical Therapy

Why Study Prephysical Therapy at Cedarville?

The prephysical therapy program will prepare you for graduate school in physical therapy. Most Cedarville students who successfully apply to graduate programs in physical therapy complete the BA in biology, BS in allied health, or BS in exercise science. Students should contact the specific schools they wish to attend to determine the exact prerequisites.

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Program Curriculum

In addition to your general education degree requirements, you will take additional biology, chemistry, math, physics, psychology, athletic training, and exercise science courses. Physical therapy schools usually require 40 to 100 hours of experience assisting a licensed physical therapist prior to applying to graduate school.

Sample courses:

  • Human Development: Lifespan
  • Human Structure and Function I and II

Program Format and Related Programs

Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.

Program Level and Format

  • Undergraduate
  • Residential
  • 4-Year
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