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For physical therapists.. to go into programs accredited by CAPTE, would schools consider choosing students who've gotten health related majors?

I'm looking into physical therapy. The CAPTE programs in universities like San Francisco and Sacramento don't have any references on what majors would work well for the student. I'm not confident yet if I want to go on this field, but it would help. #physicaltherapy #college-recruiting

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Hello, Daphne !

I would like to address this question geared towards California State University, Sacramento as I am a graduate of that school and can highly recommend it !

Yes, a heavy course load of all the health sciences will definitely benefit you prior to the three year physical therapy program at CSUS. I would highly recommend majoring in one of the health sciences like anatomy, physiology, physical education, exercise science, something along those lines. That will give you a huge base of knowledge for the physical therapy program.

CSUS has monthly information sessions at which prospective students can get direct information about prerequisite requirements and learn everything about the program. They have a schedule of dates and times for this so if you'd like to go to one, I will leave the link to their Physical Therapy page below.

I hope this has been of some help and wish you all the best !

Michelle recommends the following next steps:

https://www.csus.edu/college/health-human-services/physical-therapy/ CAL STATE SAC PHYSICAL THERAPY INFO SESSION SCHEDULE
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