Program Overview
Pre-Physical Therapy Program
The Pre-Physical Therapy program is designed to prepare students for professional Physical Therapy school. It combines required prerequisites with the student's declared major, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the rigors of physical therapy education.
Program Description
Physical Therapy is the practice of physical rehabilitation, helping patients recover from injuries, intensive surgeries, or those with physical conditions. The Pre-Physical Therapy program is not a specific major but rather a combination of required prerequisites taken alongside the student's chosen major. The Bachelor of Arts program in biology is particularly well-suited for accommodating almost all physical therapy prerequisite courses.
Services and Opportunities
The Pre-Physical Therapy program offers several services and opportunities to prepare students for their future careers, including:
- Advising to ensure students are on track with their prerequisites and major requirements.
- The opportunity to attend professional workshops, providing insight into the latest practices and research in physical therapy.
- Research opportunities, allowing students to engage with faculty and contribute to the field.
- Student organizations, such as Alpha Epsilon Delta, a student-led organization for students interested in Pre-Health Care programs. This organization offers opportunities for intellectual and professional development, provides a forum for students with common interests, and extends a program of service to benefit both the Waco and Baylor communities.
Living-Learning Centers
Baylor offers several Living-Learning Centers, which are housing opportunities designed to place students of common interests together. The Science & Health Living-Learning Center is a residential option available for pre-health students, allowing them to collaborate with each other, science faculty, and medical researchers.
Selecting a Pre-Professional Program
Pre-professional programs are career aspirations and do not replace the need to select a major. When applying, students will be able to select both a major and a pre-professional program, tailoring their undergraduate education to their future career goals.
Department and Major Information
- Department: Arts and Sciences
- Major: No specific major is required for the Pre-Physical Therapy program; students combine prerequisites with their chosen major.
- Minor: No minor is specified for the Pre-Physical Therapy program.
Undergraduate Admissions
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (CT)
Academics
Majors and Minors
The university offers a variety of majors and minors. Students in the Pre-Physical Therapy program will choose a major and then take the necessary prerequisites for physical therapy school alongside their major coursework.
Costs and Aid
Scholarships and Aid
The university offers various scholarships and aid options, including:
- Athletic Scholarships
- Baptist Scholarships
- Baylor Benefit Scholarship
- Carr P. Collins Scholars Program
- Departmental Scholarships
- First in Line Success Academy
- Loans
- Merit-Based Scholarships
- Need-Based Scholarships
- Outside Scholarships
- Trailblazer Scholarship
- Work-Study
Tuition and Fees
Information on tuition and fees is available through the university's financial aid office.
Campus Life
Housing and Dining
The university offers various housing options, including Living-Learning Centers, which are designed to bring together students with common interests.
Student Organizations
Student organizations, such as Alpha Epsilon Delta, provide opportunities for students to engage in professional development, community service, and networking with peers who share similar career aspirations.
Conclusion
The Pre-Physical Therapy program at Baylor University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive undergraduate education that prepares them for the rigors of physical therapy school. With its combination of academic prerequisites, research opportunities, and student organizations, the program offers a well-rounded experience for students aspiring to careers in physical therapy.