Pre-Physical Therapy, Associate in Science
This program is designed to prepare students to transfer into a four-year program in Physical Therapy. Students are strongly encouraged to review the unique admissions requirements for each transfer institution.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Accurately assess knowledge, skills, and abilities in relationship to their educational, career, and/or personal goals.
Associate in Science Degree Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| Select at least 18 units from the following: | 18 | |
| Human Anatomy with Cadaver Lab | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
| General Chemistry II | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
| General Physics I | ||
| General Physics II | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Human Physiology Lab | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | ||
| TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | 18 | |
| Additional Requirements 1 | 42 | |
| Complete Competency Requirements, general education pattern (MPC General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units. | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Contact an MPC counselor for major preparation at specific institutions.
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.
The model sequence of coursework below is one pathway for students to complete the program. The information below is not an official educational plan. An MPC Counselor can assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling and up-to-date program requirements.
Suggested 2-Year Course Sequence
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AE | College Composition or College Composition: Enhanced | 3 |
| LIBR 50 | Introduction to Library and Research Skills | 1 |
| MATH 16 | Elementary Statistics | 4 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CSU GE Area C2 (US-1 Course Recommended) | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 2 | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking | 3 |
| CHEM 1B | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| PSYC 1 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CSU GE Area F (US-2 & US-3 Course Recommended) | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPCH 1 | Public Speaking or Small Group Communication or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ANAT 1 | Human Anatomy with Cadaver Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 2A | General Physics I | 4 |
| CSU GE Area C1 | 3 | |
| CSU GE Area D (PSYC 35 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHSO 1 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| PHSO 2 | Human Physiology Lab | 2 |
| PHYS 2B | General Physics II | 4 |
| CSU GE Area C1 or C2 | 3 | |
| CSU GE Area D (SOCI 1 Recommended) | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
MPC “Ready to Work” Career Education programs offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed for employment and job advancement.
All students should consult with a Counselor to discuss career pathways, for support with career exploration and planning, and to create a personalized education plan to help them meet their academic, career, and personal goals. Visit MPC’s Counseling website for more information about Counseling services provided by MPC and to connect with a Counselor.
Additional resources are available through MPC’s Career & Transfer Resource Center (CTRC). The CTRC offers career resources, workshops, guidance and referrals. Visit the CTRC for support finding online career information and other resources to explore majors, occupations, and employment information.