Mar 28, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [FINAL EDITION]

Sociology, Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration, BA


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Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration


Sociology Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration


The sociology pre-physical therapy track prepares students for graduate school as well as job opportunities in a wide range of organizations in both the public and private sector. Students develop an understanding of core sociological concepts and theories and learn how to use a variety of research methods to study the social world. This track culminates in a 200-hour internship with an organization in the field of physical therapy or with an organization in a related health care field. Through classroom study and experiential learning, this track provides excellent preparation for a career in physical therapy. Sociology majors interested in pursuing a pre-physical therapy curriculum that will enable them to apply for early admission to Widener’s graduate physical therapy program during their junior year should consult the pre-physical therapy requirements in this catalog.

Students from another major who no longer have a reserved seat for the graduate physical therapy program may not transfer into the sociology pre-physical therapy concentration. Existing sociology majors in the pre-physical therapy concentration who no longer have a reserved seat for the graduate physical therapy program must switch to another sociology concentration. If a student has their reserved seat reinstated, he or she must also apply to the chair of sociology for reinstatement into the sociology pre-physical therapy concentration. Refer to the Institute for Physical Therapy Education section of this catalog for information about the reserved seat program.

Introductory Courses (4 Credits)


Core Requirements (19 Credits)


Internship (6 Credits)


Total Credits: 36


Sociology majors who wish to apply for admission to Widener’s graduate physical therapy program should also take the following courses (note the most recent courses are factored into the prerequisite requirements):

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