Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science (BS) / Pre-Physical Therapy (SRU) (Traditional)

Program Overview

This program prepares students for a career in physical therapy through two pathways: a traditional four-year program and an accelerated 3+3 program. Students can apply to the SRU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in their senior year, and if accepted, the first year of the DPT program fulfills the remaining undergraduate degree requirements. If not accepted, students can complete their undergraduate degree and reapply to the DPT program.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Pre-Physical Therapy (SRU Traditional):
• The program prepares students for the SRU DPT program in their senior year.
• Students can apply to the SRU DPT program in their senior year.
• If accepted, the first year in the SRU DPT program meets the remaining requirements for the undergraduate degree.
• If not accepted, students can continue to complete their undergraduate degree and can reapply to the program.
• Pre-Physical Therapy SRU 3+3:
• Students can earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy in six years rather than seven.
• In the first three years, students complete their major courses and prerequisites for the SRU DPT program.
• During the third undergraduate year, students apply for admission into the SRU DPT program.
• If accepted, their first year in the SRU DPT program meets the remaining requirements for their undergraduate degree.
• If not accepted, students can continue to complete their undergraduate degree and can reapply to the program.
• The accelerated option is only for incoming freshmen.