Health Careers

Physical Therapy

Associate of Science

Program Information

Physical therapists (PTs) are movement experts who optimize quality of life through prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education, teaching patients how to prevent or manage their condition so that they will achieve long-term health benefits. PTs examine each individual and develop a plan, using treatment techniques to promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of mobility before it occurs by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.

Transfer Notes: This degree program transfers to a bachelor’s degree in health services or health sciences. Students transfer into the bachelor's degree prior to application to the doctoral level degree in physical therapy. All physical therapy programs have competitive admission requirements, such as grade point average, grades in specific prerequisite courses, letters of recommendation, and volunteer experience.