Pre-Physical Therapy (AS)

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Program Information

The pre-physical therapy pathway will prepare you to enter a bachelor’s degree program in pre-physical therapy and successful completion assures the student a strong foundation for further study in chemistry and physics related fields as well. This degree is for students planning to pursue a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree.

Do you like to help people? Do you like working directly with patients? Do you want to have flexibility in the hours and locations where you work? Would you like to enter a profession which is highly in demand and has great job stability? Physical therapists provide services that help improve mobility, restore function, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or disease. They work closely with patients and clients to restore, maintain and promote their overall fitness and wellness for healthier and more active lifestyles. Physical Therapists practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, schools, home health agencies, sports and fitness facilities and outpatient clinics.

Butler Community College is committed to flexible pathways for our student’s success. Courses are offered in varying delivery formats; face-to-face, blended and online. When reviewing this pathway, please check the Class Schedule to identify which format the course is offered to make sure you are selecting the delivery modality that fits your needs.

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Kansas State Wide Transfer course (T►)
Milestone Courses - Courses are considered essential for progress within a selected Pathway and are indicated by a diamond symbol (♦).
This course is offered online (O)

Program Pathway Learning Outcomes

Click here to view this program’s assessment data. For more information or questions, please contact Phil Speary at pspeary@butlercc.edu or 316.322.3226.

Butler General Education Bucket Requirements (34-35)

Butler Community College participates in the Kansas systemwide general education (SGE) framework within AA and AS degrees. The SGE framework includes 34-35 credit hours organized in 7 “buckets” each identified by an individual SGE code.

All students are required to take EG101 and EG102 from Bucket 1.
All students are required to take either SP100 or SP102 from Bucket 2.
All students are required to take one math course from Bucket 3.
All other buckets where a course is marked as preferred, students can choose any course listed in the state approved bucket if they meet the prerequisite for the course.
Courses in any of the buckets 3-7 not marked preferred are mandatory in the pathway unless an alternative is approved by the dean overseeing the pathway.
Courses listed in the Pathway not identified with a bucket are required for completion of the given degree pathway and are not intended to fulfill the state approved general education bucket package.
Students are encouraged to contact Academic Advising for further information.

For more information:Butler General Education Bucket Requirements