Deciding Major

[Vayzee]

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Hi,

tldr; looking for a major to get into PT school.

I'm currently on my way on completing my bachelor's degree. Just transfered to a 4-year university and haven't begun my junior level classes yet.

And I do know there are some majors like Biology or Psychology that require quite a few prerequisites. Not that I'm opposed to that but it would also mean adding an additional semester.

I'm looking into majoring in Communications. I would have majored in Athletic Training but that's a Masters Level Degree at my school.

The only other majors I looked into pursuing were Sport and Fitness Studies and Sport Management: Recreational Therapy. The problem with these two majors are I really can't do much with them outside of PT school. So, if I weren't able to get accepted to PT school I really couldn't do anything besides an education program in the school system.

So, my question is it even likely to get into PT school with a non science degree?

 

[socalboy7]

Is it likely to get into PT school with a non science degree? Yes. As long as you complete all the prerequisites of the PT schools you are applying to, then there is no reason why a non science degree wouldn't be accepted into PT school.

If you are worried you cannot do anything with your degree if PT doesn't work out, then you should seriously consider if PT is 100% for you. If it is, then it does not matter the degree you get because you will do everything in your power to get into school.

 

[Vayzee]

What I'd be worried about is if I pursued that major and didn't get into PT school is that I wouldn't be able to use that major in many fields, besides getting certified for a PTA. Because I really can't do much with the Recreational Therapy degree if PT school just doesn't happen for me.

Of 280+ applicants that were qualified, less than 50 applicants were actually enrolled.
(Source: http://www.capteonline.org/uploaded...gram_Data/AggregateProgramData_PTPrograms.pdf)

I'm obviously going to do everything I can to get into PT school; which includes earning a high GPA, a high score on the GRE, and putting in a significant amount of hours at a clinic.

 

[socalboy7]

Do what you're passionate about. If you believe that Recreational Therapy prepares you the most for PT school and PT school is your only option, then great! If you are worried that you won't get into PT school and need a backup plan in case you don't get in, then do what you believe will give you the most versatility, such as a Communications degree.

So I'm rereading your original post and your follow up post and it seems as if you are leaning towards finding a degree that will be useful in the case that PT school does not work out. Based on that decision alone, I say do Communications. Although, I cannot make your decision for you.

 

[Vayzee]

Thanks. Think that's what I'll end up doing.

Appreciate the help.