Pre-Physical Therapy
The Pre-Physical Therapy Program at Centre will give you the strong liberal arts background and extensive science coursework highly recommended by top physical therapy programs across the country.
Overview
Centre’s Pre-Physical Therapy Program will ensure you are prepared for a rewarding physical therapy career, offering one-on-one advising to shape your classes with graduate school in mind. Many students planning to attend PT school will major in Neuroscience, which allows you to take courses in psychology, statistics, chemistry and biology, which are all required for graduate programs in PT. In addition to a well-rounded education that strengthens both scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills, you will build on that foundation by engaging in internships for credit, allowing you to amass the internship, shadowing and volunteer hours required by physical therapy schools, while earning credits toward your Centre degree. Thanks to a close working relationship and a long history of student internships, you will have the opportunity to work closely with PT providers in Danville, including inpatient/acute care, outpatient/orthopedic care, and pediatrics. Students have also earned credits in their hometowns during the one-month CentreTerm, while others have completed internship hours while studying abroad.
So no matter what major you choose, the Pre-Physical Therapy Program will get you ready for graduate school success, helping you become a well-rounded healthcare professional.
Your Pre-Professional Program Took You Where
Centre graduates have gone on to a variety of graduate programs and careers.
Employers and Professions
- Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy
- Performance Physical Therapy
- American Academy of Manipulative Therapy
- Progressive Health
- GenActive Physical Therapy & Wellness
- Kentucky Orthopedic Rehab Team
Postgraduate Study
- University of Kentucky
- Washington University, St. Louis
- Regis University
- Spalding University
- University of South Florida
- Western Kentucky University
Curriculum
The Pre-Physical Therapy Program at Centre will allow you to pursue courses in chemistry, psychology, biology, anatomy and physiology, physics, and statistics, positing you as a prime candidate for physical therapy school upon graduation.
