Program in Physical Therapy – 3+3

The College of Health, Environment, and Science offers a 3+3 program for students interested in a career in physical therapy. Undergraduate students work with their academic advisor to complete the courses needed to fulfill the requirements for both an undergraduate degree and the entrance requirements for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

The first year of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) meets the requirements for the undergraduate degree. Approved undergraduate majors in Biology, Allied Health, and Exercise Science are available for the 3+3 option. Other majors also require that DPT admission criteria be met.

Only Slippery Rock University students are eligible for this 3+3 option.
Highlights of the DPT Program at Slippery Rock University:

• Program is eight semesters in length, three years plus two summers.
  
• Strong foundation in basic sciences, including two semesters of cadaver anatomy, neuroscience, and pathophysiology.
  
• Four semesters of research culminating in a group thesis.
  
• Two semesters of clinical residencies each one semester in length
  
• Two shorter clinical education experiences.
  
• Success on state board examination exceeds state and national average.
  
• Opportunities for graduate assistantships.
  
• Dedicated PT building 45,000 square feet
  
• Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

The curriculum requires each student to choose a facet of the profession to explore including one of the following areas service-learning, specialty care, administration, research or teaching.

Degree Completion in Six Years
Health Science (Community Health) (BS)

Freshman Year	Hours		Sophomore Year	Hours
AHEA 210	3		AHEA 262, 314	6
ENGL 101, 103	6		COMM 200	3
BIOL 216, 217	6		CHEM 107, 108	6
PSYC 100 or 105	3		CHEM 111, 112	2
MATH 125	3		ENGL 210	3
PESM 141	1		PSYC 240 or 344 or 377 or 300 or 338	3
PESM	1		Liberal Studies	6
Liberal Studies	6
Total Hours	29		Total Hours	29
Junior Year	Hours		Senior Year	Hours
AHEA 301, 309, 312, 313, 410	15		DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM
PHYS 201, 202	8
Liberal Studies	9
Total Hours	32

Degree Completion in Six Years
Health Science (Health Services Administration)(BS)

Freshman Year	Hours		Sophomore Year	Hours
AHEA 111	3		AHEA 231	3
BIOL 216, 217	6		CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112	8
ENGL 101, 103	6		COMM 200	3
PSYC 100 or 105	3		ENGL 210	3
MATH 114	3		MGMK 250	3
PESM/DANCE	2		PSYC 240, 244, 277, 300 or 338	3
Liberal Studies	6		Liberal Studies/Electives	7
Total Hours	29		Total Hours	30
Junior Year	Hours		Senior Year	Hours
AHEA 332, 433, 436, 437, 439	15		DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM
PHYS 201, 202	8
Liberal Studies/Elective	9
Total Hours	32

Degree Completion in Six Years
Health Science (Safety and Environmental Management)(BS)

Freshman Year	Hours		Sophomore Year	Hours
AHEA 118	3		AHEA 218, 338	7
BIOL 216, 217	6		CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112	8
ENGL 101, 103	6		COMM 200	3
PSYC 100 or 105	3		ENGL 210	3
MATH 114	3		PSYC 240, 244, 277, 300 or 338	3
PESM/DANCE	2		Liberal Studies/Electives	6
Liberal Studies	6
Total Hours	29		Total Hours	30
Junior Year	Hours		Senior Year	Hours
AHEA 318, 328, 368, 448	13		DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM
PHYS 201, 202	8
Liberal Studies/Elective	10
Total Hours	31

Degree Completion in Six Years
Biology (BA)

Freshman Year	Hours		Sophomore Year	Hours
BIOL 104, 201	8		BIOL 212, 250	8
CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112	8		CHEM 201, 202, 211, 212	8
ENGL 101, 103, 210	9		COMM 200	3
PESM/DANCE	2		MATH 125	4
CPSC	3		LANGUAGE	3
Liberal Studies/Electives	6		Liberal Studies/Electives	9
Total Hours	36		Total Hours	35
Junior Year	Hours		Senior Year	Hours
BIOL 330, 340, 410	9		DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM
PHYS 201, 202	8
LANGUAGE	6
Liberal Studies/Electives	12
Total Hours	35

Degree Completion in Six Years
Biology (BS)

Freshman Year	Hours		Sophomore Year	Hours
BIOL 104, 201	8		BIOL 212, 250	8
CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112	8		CHEM 201, 202, 211, 212	8
ENGL 101, 103, 210	9		COMM 200	3
PESM/DANCE	2		MATH 125, 225	8
CPSC	3		Liberal Studies/Elective	9
Liberal Studies/Electives	6
Total Hours	36		Total Hours	36
Junior Year	Hours		Senior Year	Hours
BIOL 330, 340, 410	9		DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM
PHYS 211, 213	7
CHEM 335	3
Liberal Studies/Elective	12
Total Hours	31

Degree Completion in Six Years
Exercise Science (BS)

Freshman Year	Hours		Sophomore Year	Hours
ERS 100, 264	6		ERS 273, 375	6
ENGL 101, 103	6		PHYS 201, 202	8
CHEM 107, 108, 111, 112	8		BIOL 216, 217	6
PESM 141	1		COMM 200	3
PESM	1		PYSC 105	3
Liberal Studies	12		MATH	3
			Liberal Studies	6
Total Hours	34		Total Hours	35
Junior Year	Hours		Senior Year	Hours
ERS 351, 376, 377, 474, 475, 484, 493, 561	24		DEFINED BY THE DPT PROGRAM
AHEA 424	3
PYSC	3
Liberal Studies	6
Total Hours	36