Program Overview

Physical therapy and occupational therapy are part of what are often called the "allied health" professions.

While their actual jobs can be quite different from one another, these two fields involve a similar educational path: a bachelor's degree followed by two to three years of professional school and licensing to practice.

Pre-physical therapy and pre-occupational therapy are not majors. They are preparatory tracks that can be incorporated into any major. As long as you meet the professional school's prerequisites, you can choose any major you want.

The Health Professions Student Center at WSU will help you integrate the prerequisites for your chosen area into your major. (There's more about choosing a major below.)