Pre-Physical Therapy

Are you hoping to become a physical therapist? Here, we set you on the path toward a bachelor’s degree. Help patients improve their mobility and work with them to restore function and relieve pain. You'll have the skills to help people prevent and limit permanent physical disabilities.

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Physical Therapists Train Here

Use modern physical therapy techniques as you learn to restore and maintain your clients’ fitness and wellness. Help your patients live a more active lifestyle with your guidance. You can make a difference in your community by contributing healthy tips and training. 

Let us prepare you for a professional doctorate of physical therapy (DPT) program.

National Job Security

Physical therapists are needed near and far. PTs can easily find work in hospitals and clinics, high schools, home health agencies, and sports and fitness facilities. We prepare you for the industry, no matter where you choose to work.

University Transfer and Future Career Options

Our program is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of a Physical Therapy career. Once you earn your associate degree, you have transfer options to build on your Butler experience.  

Your Pre-Physical Therapy education can lead you to a future in careers like:

  • PT assistant
  • Physical therapist
  • Health and wellness director

Classes You'll Take

These are some examples of courses in our Pre-Physical Therapy program.

  • Introduction to Exercise Science
  • College Chemistry
  • Anatomy and Physiology

    Pre-Physical Therapy (Associate of Science)

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