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University of South Alabama Department of Physical Therapy
Website

http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/pt/

Department of Physical Therapy Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions Mobile AL 36688-0002 United States
Phone+1 251.445.9330
Fax+1 251.445.9238
Email ptdept@southalabama.edu
Public
CAPTE Accredited
Bachelors Degree Required
Bachelor's degree required prior to matriculation into PT program?
Yes
Course Prerequisites
General Information 
Applicants may have a maximum of 2 Science prerequisite courses remaining by the application deadline (December 1). The remaining prerequisites must be completed in the spring and summer prior to the start of the program.

If your institution only has a one-semester general Biology for Science majors, one of the following upper division Biology courses, upon approval, may be used for substitution: Cell, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Microbiology, Zoology (Plant/Botany related courses are not acceptable.) All Science prerequisites must have labs and must be courses a Science major would take toward degree requirements.

For the Math requirement, you must have 1 Pre-­Calculus Algebra/Trigonometry combined course, or Pre­-Calculus Algebra and Pre­Calculus Trigonometry (2 separarate courses), or a higher math i.e. Calculus.

All applicants must have a minimum grade of "C" in each of the prerequisite courses.
Anatomy and/or Physiology (A&P) course prerequisites MUST be completed in biology, neuroscience, anatomy, or integrated physiology department
No
Link to program's prerequisite instructions
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/alliedhealth/pt/apply.html
Biology I
All Science prerequisites must have labs and must be courses a Science major would take toward degree requirements. Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QS: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • Biology: General
  • Biology: General I
Biology II
If your institution only has a one-semester general Biology for Science majors, one of the following upper division animal Biology courses, upon approval, may be used for substitution: Cell, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Microbiology, Zoology (Plant/Botany related courses are not acceptable.) All Science prerequisites must have labs and must be courses a Science major would take toward degree requirements. Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QS: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • Biology: Cell
  • Biology: General
  • Biology: General II
  • Biology: Genetics
  • Biology: Histology
  • Biology: Immunology
  • Biology: Microbiology
  • Biology: Zoology
Chemistry I
Complete one year of Chemistry with lab in order to fulfill requirement (12 quarter or 8 semester units). Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QS: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • Chemistry I
Chemistry II
See Chemistry I. Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QS: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • Chemistry II
English Composition / Writing
1 of 2 English Composition/writing courses required. Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Not Applicable
Credits
Acceptable Courses
  • English Composition I
English Composition / Writing
2 of 2 English Composition/writing courses required. Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Not Applicable
Credits
Acceptable Courses
  • English Composition II
Math
PreCalculus Algebra and Pre-Calculus Trigonometry, or Pre- Calculus Algebra/Trigonometry combined, or a higher Math (i.e. Calculus). Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Not Required
Credits
Acceptable Courses
  • Mathematics: Algebra
  • Mathematics: Calculus
  • Mathematics: Pre-Algebra
  • Mathematics: Trigonometry
  • Pre-Calculus Algebra
  • Pre-Calculus Trigonometry
Physics I
Complete one year of Physics with lab in order to fulfill requirement (12 quarter or 8 semester units). Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QS: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • Physics I
  • Physics: General
Physics II
See Physics I. Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
SH: 4
QS: 6
Acceptable Courses
  • Physics II
  • Physics: General
Physiology
A & P I & II are accepted as a substitute for Human Physiology. Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Required
Credits
Acceptable Courses
  • A&P: COMBINED Course (eg. A&P)
  • A&P: Human
  • A&P: SEPARATE courses
Psychology
3 Social Science courses are required. 2 of them must be Psychology electives. Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Not Applicable
Credits
Acceptable Courses
  • Psychology: Any
Psychology
3 Social Science courses are required. 2 of them must be Psychology electives. Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Not Applicable
Credits
Acceptable Courses
  • Psychology: Abnormal
  • Psychology: Advanced
  • Psychology: Child
  • Psychology: Death & Dying
  • Psychology: Developmental
  • Psychology: General
  • Psychology: Growth & Development
  • Psychology: Human Behavior
  • Psychology: Life Span Development
  • Psychology: Psychopathology
  • Psychology: Rehabilitation
  • Psychology: Social
  • Psychology: Sports
  • Psychology: Statistics
Social/Behavioral Science
3 Social Science courses are required. 2 of them must be Psychology electives. Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Not Applicable
Credits
Acceptable Courses
  • Psychology: Any
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Anthropology
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Community Health
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Criminal Justice
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Cultural Geography
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Ethnic Studies
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Human Sexuality
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Marriage/Family
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Personal Health
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Social Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Social Work
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Sociology
  • Social/Behavioral Science: Women’s Studies
Statistics
Acceptable Courses are: Statistical Reasoning, Applied Business Statistics, Applied Health Science Statistics. Coursework older than 10 years not accepted.
Course Level
General or College
Lab Required
Not Required
Credits
Acceptable Courses
  • Business: Statistics
  • Health Science: Statistics
  • Mathematics: Statistics