About The Program
With a career in physical therapy, you’ll help people return to their full physical potential, guiding them to a life of health and wellness. While pre-physical therapy is not a major itself, we’ll match you with a degree program and the necessary coursework required to prepare you for admission into a school of physical therapy.
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Are compassionate and caring for others
- Can adapt to changes in demands of healthcare professions
- Work well with others
- Are service-oriented and enjoy working with people
- Are knowledgeable and enjoy continuous learning
- Have strong critical thinking and decision-making skills
- Are instructional and socially perceptive
With a physical therapy degree, you could also work in the areas of:
- Athletic training
- Audiology
- Exercise physiology
At Northern, we believe getting you out of the classroom and into a real-world workplace setting is a critical part of your education. You'll have several opportunities for internships and other forms of experiential learning throughout your time at Northern. Learn more at Student Experiences!
The NSU WolfPACT is the highest guaranteed, four-year scholarship in the region. But that isn't the only scholarship available at Northern. Visit Arts and Science Scholarships for other scholarship opportunities!
Students in our pre-physical therapy program often major in:
And minor in:
Experience the world while earning your degree through NSU Study Abroad! With hundreds of opportunities available around the globe, Northern can make your study abroad dream become a reality. Learn more at Study Abroad!
At Northern, you'll have the chance to conduct cutting-edge research that can have real-world impacts - while still an undergraduate student. Now with our brand new, state-of-the-art Jewett Regional Science Education Center, the sky is truly the limit. Learn more at Undergraduate Research!
Ready to take the next step? Contact us today:
Pre-Physical Therapy Faculty Advisor: Dr. Jon Mitchell, 605-626-2458 or jon.mitchell@northern.edu.
Want to learn more about living and learning at Northern? Contact NSU Admissions today 605-626-2544 or admissions@northern.edu!
Still unsure of a major? We can help! Contact NSU Career Services at 605-626-3007 or careerservices@northern.edu.
Our Faculty
Courses Taught
Biological Statistics I
Biological Statistics II
Introduction to Physics I
Introduction to Physics II
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) I
Geographic Infromation Systems (GIS) II
Remote Sensing
Biogeography
Research Interests
Dr. Long's…
Dr. George Nora began at Northern State University in 2010 and has been promoted to associate professor of chemistry.
