Pre-Physical Therapy
Though SUU does not host a pre-physical therapy major, we offer
the support and guidance to ensure students interested in physical
therapy career are well positioned for acceptance into physical therapy
school. SUU students majoring in biology, chemistry and human nutrition
have gained admission to top physical therapy schools by completing
the required pre-physical therapy pre-requisites while pursuing their
undergraduate degree. College of Science academic advisors and prephysical
therapy faculty advisors work closely with our pre-physical
therapy students to chart the ideal academic program for their success.
T-BIRD SPOTLIGHT
Name: Candace Kistner
Graduated: Class of 2009
Current job: Attending California State University
Long Beach for Physical Therapy
“I decided to attend SUU because I was looking for a small university where there would be smaller class sizes and an environment that really promoted learning. I felt that the classes at SUU did a great job at preparing me for admission into a graduate school and for the graduate classes I am currently taking. The professors were always willing to take the time to get to know you, help you out if you needed it, and were very knowledgeable in the subjects they were teaching.”
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POINTS of DISTINCTION
- Students graduating with a biology or chemistry degree seeking admission to physical therapy programs have had a remarkably high placement rate.
- To assist our students in gaining admission, we work closely with the Rural Health Scholars program, sponsored on our campus by the Area Health Education Center (AHEC).
- Our biology and chemistry programs prepare students in pre-physical therapy knowledge areas, our faculty offer admission specific advising, and the Rural Health Scholars program provides resume-building activities that insure that our graduates are competitive in the physical therapy admissions process.
- In addition to the pre-physical therapy advisors listed above, students should visit the Biology and Chemistry websites.
POSSIBLE CAREERS
Professional careers in physical therapy practice.
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Pre-physical therapy advising is done both by the College of Science academic
advisors and faculty members (see below) who serve as pre-physical
therapy advisors.
Additional advising is available through Rural Health Scholars-contact Ms. Rita
Osborn (435) 865-8520 osborn@suu.edu
STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
- Rural Health Scholars provides opportunities for job shadowing, service learning, and leadership training.
CONTACT INFORMATION
- Department Name: Physical Science
- Department Contact: J. Ty Redd
- Website: http://www.suu.edu/cose/physci/
- Email Address: redd@suu.edu
- Department Phone: 435-586-7904
- Department Fax: 435-586-8051