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PRE-OCCUPATIONAL/PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAMS

The Health and Human Performance (HHP) division is one entry point for those students interested in Physical or Occupational Therapy. The Pre-OT and PT programs consist of a combination of courses taken in conjunction with the course requirements for any other university major. Common major choices include Exercise Science, Applied Health and Fitness, Biology, Psychology. These programs are designed to prepare students for application to a professional OT or PT program. It should be noted that these pre-programs do not meet all requirement for all PT or OT programs. Some schools may require different coursework; therefore as a student narrows their choice of graduate programs, it is imperative that the students identify the appropriate prerequisite requirements necessary. Students should work with their academic advisors to ensure they have met all of the necessary admissions requirements. The coursework for these two pre-professional programs is listed below.

Admission

Due to the high academic achievement that is required for admission to professional schools, there is an admission process for entry into the Pre-Occupational/Physical Therapy programs. Upon completion of the sophomore year, students interested in the Pre-Occupational/Physical Therapy programs must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and interview with the Pre-Occupational/Physical Therapy advisor (this individual is usually the student's academic major advisor). It is essential that the GPA be maintained. Should a student's GPA fall below the 3.0 requirement, the student will be put on probation from the program and be given one semester to increase his or her GPA back into the acceptable range. If the GPA is not increased to a 3.0 or above, the Pre-OT/PT designation will be dropped from the degree audit. If the student is graduating in that semester, the Pre-OT/PT designation will be dropped from the degree audit and the diploma.

Reinstatement Back into the Program

If at a later date both of the GPA's are raised to the required level, the student can request reinstatement to the program by submitting a written request to the Pre-OT/PT Committee.

Transfer Students

Transfer students wishing to enter the Pre-OT/PT program will need to demonstrate that they meet the GPA requirements in core courses and overall completed courses based on applicable classes at previous accredited institutions. All subsequent decisions as to retention in the Pre-OT/PT program will be based on IWU courses only.

 

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Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists
Recreational Therapists

Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Education Administrators
Art Therapists
Respiratory Therapists
Recreation Attendants
Health Specialist

 

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One of the best ways to discover a degree program is to check out the course listings. Preview the courses for Pre-Occupational/Physical Therapy at Indiana Wesleyan University using the course catalog.

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