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Psychology Prephysical Therapy Major (B.S.)

Program Overview

Ohio University offers a unique opportunity to the prospective physical therapist. Recognized for leadership in the development of preprofessional physical therapy curricula since the 1930s, the Biological Sciences Department and the Psychology Department work cooperatively with the School of Rehabilitation and Communication Sciences. The psychology prephysical therapy major (B.S.) provides students with a comprehensive understanding of psychology while providing students who want to become physical therapists with the necessary prerequisities to apply to physical therapy professional programs.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Graduates with a degree in psychology prephysical therapy are equipped with the necessary skills and academic knowledge to pursue a doctoral program in physical therapy. If students choose to pursue a career upon graduation, they are equipped for a diverse array of careers due to their academic program's emphasis on communication and critical and analytical thinking. Career opportunities range from work in the human services sector, such as counseling, crisis work, and performance enhancement; work in research, from social and market research to experimental psychology; and even work in the business sector, with positions in sales, public relations, and customer service. Potential employers of psychology graduates include, but are not limited to, the following: hospitals and healthcare providers; institutions of higher education; rehabilitation facilities; local, state, and national government agencies; social services and non-profit agencies; public and private K-12 schools; research organizations; service providers; etc.

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Academic Catalog

The academic catalog provides additional information about curriculum and courses for this major.
Academic Catalog

Program Details

Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Code
BS4105

Contact

College of Arts and Sciences  

Psychology 

Porter Hall 200

Athens, OH 45701

Phone 740.593.1707

psychology@ohio.edu

www.ohio.edu/cas/psychology

Administrative Contact

Susan Tice-Alicke, contact person

tices@ohio.edu