transferring to university from cc

[prospectlearn90]

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Hello,

I'm currently at a cc and I'm under Pre-Physical Therapy concentration. I was wondering when I transfer to university will that still be considered the "major" or will I begin taking classes for the program? I've read other sites, but I haven't seen much about transferring from cc to university with this. Should I change my major?

 

[jamesmr8138]

you can actually go for any major that you want and still apply to pt school, as long as u satisfy all required prereqs for the school you wish to attend. I have personally never heard of a major called only "Pre-Physical Therapy", mine was "Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy" (which seems to be the most popular among pre pt students). I also know many others applying to pt school with bio and athletic training degrees. hope this helps!

 

[Azimuthal]

OP,

Welcome to SDN.

Most programs require a 4-year degree in any discipline of your choosing so long as you fulfill pre-requisite courses.

Research some PT schools you would like to attend and look at their requirements. It sounds as if you have not done much research yet. Good luck.

 

[prospectlearn90]

It's a pre-physical therapy option to transfer to university. Yeah I have to take my biology, chemistry, physics and other related courses. I wonder what it would be at university though. I'm interested in pediatric and orthopedic therapy. I've contacted different schools in my state, and I'm waiting to hear back from them. I just want to make sure that I'm taking the right classes, which I believe thus far I am.

 

[Azimuthal]

School websites will provide you with that information. After completing your 4-year degree (any major the university offers), you must apply to PT school using PTCAS. PT school is where you can expand your interests in pediatrics and ortho therapy.

 

[prospectlearn90]

No, I have done plenty of research.

 

[Azimuthal]

No, I have done plenty of research.

😎

 

[prospectlearn90]

you can actually go for any major that you want and still apply to pt school, as long as u satisfy all required prereqs for the school you wish to attend. I have personally never heard of a major called only "Pre-Physical Therapy", mine was "Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy" (which seems to be the most popular among pre pt students). I also know many others applying to pt school with bio and athletic training degrees. hope this helps!

Yeah, I found that to be weird too. That's why I questioned this. I'm scheduled to speak with my academic advisor about that though.

 

[prospectlearn90]

Thanks for the encouragement...

 

[Azimuthal]

Pre-PT is usually a Health Science/Bio/Kinesiology option within one or more of those majors at a university. They may have a Pre-PT major at a CC to fulfill most/all course prerequisites. Whether true or not, the belief is that the student will move on to a 4-year institution to complete their progress towards PT school applications (in some sort of PT track).

 

[prospectlearn90]

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[prospectlearn90]

Pre-PT is usually a Health Science/Bio/Kinesiology option within one or more of those majors at a university. They may have a Pre-PT major at a CC to fulfill most/all course prerequisites. Whether true or not, the belief is that the student will move on to a 4-year institution to complete their progress towards PT school applications (in some sort of PT track).

I just want to make sure that I'm on track with everything when the time comes to transfer. I want to be100% on track. 🙂

 

[kvgymnast]

I transferred from cc to a state university. I majored in psychology and minored in biology (which is where a handful of my PT prereqs were fulfilled). I was accepted into a DPT program last week so it does not matter what you major in, just be sure to fulfill all prereqs.

 

[prospectlearn90]

CONGRATS! That's awesome to read about the success of others in this field. I wish you nothing but success in your journey! I hope to be there one day soon!!

 

[kvgymnast]

Thanks! Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

 

[prospectlearn90]

Yeah, I'm thinking of majoring in Biology and having a minor in Exercise Science. Definitely keep me updated with your success!