Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy emphasis offers a background in courses that will prepare the student to go into a health care field. Classroom instruction emphasizes problem-solving and critical thinking while preparing you to become a lifelong learner. The associate of arts with an emphasis in Physical Therapy will enhance your education and prepare you to practice in a variety of health care environments. Check with transfer institutions on specific requirements.

DMACC Core/Physical Therapy Courses
CHM 165	General/Inorganic Chem I	4 credits
CHM 175	General/Inorganic Chem II	4 credits
CHM 263	Organic Chemistry I	5 credits
CHM 273	Organic Chemistry II	5 credits
BIO 112	General Biology I (includes lab)	4 credits
BIO 113	General Biology II (includes lab)	4 credits
BIO 168	Anatomy & Physiology I	4 credits
BIO 173	Anatomy & Physiology II	4 credits
ENG 105	Composition I	3 credits
ENG 106	Composition II	3 credits
SPC 101	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3 credits
PHY 160	General Physics I (includes lab)	5 credits
PHY 161	General Physics II (includes lab)	5 credits
PSY 111	Introduction to Psychology	3 credits
PSY 251	Social Psychology	3 credits
PSY 121	Developmental Psychology	3 credits
SOC 110	Introduction to Sociology	3 credits
MAP 129	Medical Terminology	1 credits

Requirements for admission at medical schools are more stringent than DMACC's graduation requirements. Check with your prospective school for details.

Des Moines University Medical School uses a competititve admissions process to determine who is offered a seat in their Physical Therapy program. They require a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA for admission, but usually a higher GPA is needed.