Program Overview
Pre-Physical Therapy
Biological and Health Sciences Division, Room B213, (847) 543-2042
https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/biodv/pre-physical-therapy
Degree: Associate in Science
Plan 11AB-PPT
Physical Therapists are licensed health care practitioners who assist patients to reduce pain and improve or restore mobility. They can teach patients how to prevent or manage their condition(s) so that they may achieve long term health and wellness benefits. Physical Therapists examine each patient and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. They also work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for more active lifestyles.
Students who intend to complete an AS degree at the College of Lake County and transfer to a pre-professional program at a four-year college or university should become familiar with the requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer very early in their studies.
To complete the Pre-Physical Therapy transfer degree students should complete the requirements for the Associate in Science degree and choose area of concentration electives only after consulting with the department chair Joana Pabedinskas at jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2029.
The following courses are recommended for students who have not decided upon a specific four-year college or university. Once a transfer school is selected, students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to determine courses at CLC which will also meet the transfer requirements. To complete any transfer degree, students should follow the college requirements for associate degrees that transfer.
All course prerequisites must be met. Additionally, students are required to select one course from the International/Multicultural (I/M) list to meet graduation requirements. A grade of C or better is required for all English course requirements.
First Semester | 17 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
College Success Seminar | 2 | |
English Composition I | 3 | |
Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
General Biology I | 4 | |
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 | |
Second Semester | 15 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
English Composition II or | ||
Advanced Composition: Scientific and Technical Communications | 3 | |
Biomechanics and Kinesiology | 3 | |
General Chemistry I | 5 | |
Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | |
Third Semester | 15 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Critical Thinking or other Humanities Elective | 3 | |
General Physics I | 5 | |
Business Statistics | 4 | |
Fourth Semester | 15 Credits | |
CoURSE | Title | Hours |
Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | |
Introduction to the Performing Arts or other Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
Theory and Practice of Fitness | 2 | |
Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | |
Introduction to Anthropology or | 3 | |
OTHER AREA OF CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES: | ||
Code | Title | Hours |
Contemporary Health Issues | 3 | |
Introduction to Physical Education | 3 | |
First Aid/CPR | 2 | |
Medical Terminology | 3 | |
General Chemistry II | 5 | |
General Biology II | 4 | |
General Physics II | 5 | |
Lifespan Development | 3 | |
Abnormal Psychology | 3 | |
^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.
* Some transfer institutions may accept sequential courses (I and II) only if both courses are taken. Check with transfer institution.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, please contact department chair Joana Pabedinskas at jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2029 or the Biological and Health Sciences Division at (847) 543-2042.