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Pre-Physical Therapy Career Track Pre-Requisite Coursework

While pursuing a bachelor's degree at Tennessee Tech, students can follow the suggested career track coursework and engage in related co-curricular activities to prepare for the graduate professional school of their choice.

Freshman Year

First Semester

  • BIOL 1113 - General Biology I Cr: 4
  • CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I Cr: 4
  • ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Cr: 3
  • MATH 1710 - Pre-Calculus Algebra Cr: 3
  • UNPP 1020 - University Pre-Professional, First-Year Interactions and Advisement Cr: 1
  • Total: 15

Second Semester

  • BIOL 1123 - General Biology II Cr: 4
  • CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Cr: 4
  • ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Cr: 3
  • MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics Cr: 31
  • Total: 14

Sophomore Year

First Semester

  • BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Cr: 4
  • PHYS 2010 - Algebra-Based Physics I Cr: 4
  • PSY 1030 - Introduction to Psychology Cr: 3
  • ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Lit Cr: 3 or
  • ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Lit Cr: 3 or
  • ENGL 2330 - Topics in World Lit Cr: 3
  • Gen. Ed., Major or Elective Courses Cr: 3
  • Total: 17

Second Semester

  • BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Cr: 4
  • PHYS 2020 - Algebra-Based Physics II Cr: 4
  • PSY 2130 - Life Span Development Psychology Cr: 3
  • Gen. Ed., Major or Elective Courses Cr: 3
  • Total: 14

Junior Year

First Semester

  • EXPW 4440 - Physiology of Exercise Cr: 3
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Cr: 3
  • Gen. Ed., Major or Elective Courses Cr: 10
  • Total: 16

Second Semester

  • Gen. Ed., Major or Elective Courses Cr: 15
  • Total 15

Senior Year

  • Complete General Education Core Classes.
  • Complete Bachelor's Degree Requirements for selected major program of study (i.e. Biology, Psychology, etc.).
  • A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.
  • Note: DPT programs generally require a statistics course; courses from various departments may satisfy this requirement.

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