Pre-professional study prepares a student to transfer to another institution for the completion of a professional or graduate degree. These programs are not majors, minors, or certificate programs. Because the specific requirements of professional schools vary considerably, students should obtain current academic catalogues from the schools in which they are interested. The Department of Kinesiology offers pre-professional programs in the following areas:
Pre-Chiropractic
The pre-chiropractic program is intended to prepare students for admission into a chiropractic college. Most accredited chiropractic colleges prefer that students earn a baccalaureate degree before beginning, or concurrently enrolling with, their chiropractic training. Because the specific requirements for admission vary slightly among different chiropractic colleges, students should consult the catalogues from those colleges while planning their courses.
Pre-Occupational Therapy
The pre-occupational therapy program is intended to prepare students for admission into a graduate program in occupational therapy. Most occupational therapy programs are now at the graduate level. Students should plan on completing a baccalaureate degree before applying to occupational therapy graduate programs. Because the specific requirements for admission vary slightly among different occupational therapy graduate programs, students should consult the catalogues from those colleges while planning their courses.
Pre-Physical Therapy
The pre-physical therapy program is intended to prepare students for admission into a graduate program in physical therapy. Most physical therapy programs are now at the graduate level. Students should plan on completing a baccalaureate degree before applying to physical therapy graduate programs. Because the specific requirements for admission vary slightly among different physical therapy graduate programs, students should consult the catalogues from those colleges while planning their courses.
