Cohort Map for Pre-Physical Therapy
This is an example of a four-year overlay plan for students working toward acceptance into DPT programs. This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with a pre-health academic advisor in addition to their major advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan.
Pre-Physical Therapy Year 1: Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| WRIT 101 College Writing2 OR COMX 111A Public Speaking1 | 3 |
| CHMY 121N Intro to General Chemistry3 | 4 |
| BIOH 112 Human Form and Function I OR BIOB 160N Principles of Living Systems | 3 |
| PSYX 100S Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Cohort-Specific First Year Seminar | 2 |
| Total Year 1 Fall Semester Credits | 15 |
Pre-Physical Therapy Year 1: Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHMY 123/124 Intro to Organic and Biochemistry/Lab | 6 |
| BIOH 113 Human Form and Function II (if needed) | 3 |
| WRIT 101 College Writing2 OR COMX 111A Public Speaking1 | 3 |
| General Education Requirement6 | 3 |
| Total Year 1 Spring Semester Credits | 15 |
| Total Pre-Physical Therapy Program Credits for Year 1 | 30 |
Pre-Physical Therapy Year 1: Summer
- Start shadowing or gaining hands-on patient care experience.
Pre-Physical Therapy Year 2: Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOH 201N/202N Human Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab4 OR BIOH 365/366 Human AP I for Health Professionals | 4 |
| PSYX 230 Developmental Psychology4 OR PSYX 340 Psychological Disorders | 3 |
| General Education Requirement6 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | |
| M 121 College Algebra3 | 4 |
| M 151 Precalculus3 | 4 |
| Total Year 2 Fall Semester Credits | 14 |
Pre-Physical Therapy Year 2: Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOH 221N/212N Human Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab4 OR BIOH 370/371 Human AP II for Health Professionals | 4 |
| M 122 College Trigonometry (if needed) | 3 |
| WRIT 201 College Writing II | 3 |
| General Education Requirement6 | 6 |
| Total Year 2 Spring Semester Credits | 16 |
| Total Pre-Physical Therapy Credits Over Two Years | 60 |
Pre-Physical Therapy Year 3: Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHSX 205N/206N College Physics I/Lab | 5 |
| STAT 216 Intro to Statistics | 4 |
| Major or Additional DPT Prerequisites | 4 |
| General Education Requirement6 | 3 |
| Total Year 3 Fall Semester Credits | 16 |
Pre-Physical Therapy Year 3: Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PHSX 207N/208N College Physics I/Lab | 5 |
| Major or Additional DPT Prerequisites | 6 |
| General Education Requirement6 | 3 |
| Total Year 3 Spring Semester Credits | 14 |
| Total Pre-Physician Assistant Credits Over Three Years | 90 |
Pre-Physical Therapy Year 3: Summer
- Take GRE as needed
- Apply to DPT programs
Pre-Physical Therapy Year 4: Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major or Additional DPT Prerequisites | 9 |
| General Education Requirement6 | 6 |
| Total Year 4 Fall Semester Credits | 15 |
Pre-Physical Therapy Year 4: Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major or Additional DPT Prerequisites | 9 |
| General Education Requirement6 | 6 |
| Total Year 4 Spring Semester Credits | 15 |
| Total Pre-Physical Therapy Credits Over Four Years | 120 |
Cohort Map Superscript Key
1 If last name starts with A-L, take WRIT 101 first semester. Last name M-Z, take COMX 111A first semester.
2 Students may need to take the writing placement exam
3 Students may need to take the math placement exam
4 Course offered at Missoula College
5 Additional classes may be needed to complete prerequisites. Please see prospective program websites.
6 All General Ed categories must be completed but can be taken in any order.