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Major Related Resources Health Professions Resources Career Resource Library | Description of MajorThe IU School of Health and Rehabilitative Sciences offers a Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)on the Indianapolis (IUPUI) campus. Prospective DPT students incorporate a list of required prerequisite courses into a bachelor's degree of their choosing. The DPT program involves integrating courses in anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, orthopedics, neuroscience, human development, research, management, social and behavioral sciences and ethics as a basis for patient evaluation and exercise prescription in the prevention and treatment of physical impairment and disability.Skills & Knowledge Developed in this Field of StudyKnowledge of disease processes and how they affect the normal function of the human body will assist students in assessing and treating various musculoskeletal problems. DPT students develop problem-solving and evaluation skills alongside teaching and recuperative exercise development skills as they prepare to assume responsibility for the health of others.Minors and Second Majors that Expand Career Options with this MajorIn addition to a bachelor's degree of one's choosing, behavioral sciences are beneficial as are exercise physiology, physics and other physical science courses. No minor or second major is needed, but in specialized settings employees would benefit from having related backgrounds.Career OptionsCareers Specific to the Bachelor's DegreePhysical therapy is currently an entry-level clinical doctorate program.Other Career Possibilities with a Bachelor's DegreeIn addition to choosing an undergraduate major that will help prepare the student for admission to a doctoral program in physical therapy, alternate career options related to the "pre-physical therapy" bachelor major may be considered.Careers that Normally Require a Graduate DegreeThe entry-level doctorate prepares a student to work in any setting requiring physical therapists, including private practice. All physical therapy programs will become clinical doctorates by the year 2020 as mandated by the American Physical Therapy Association.Employment OpportunitiesJob OutlookExcellent, especially in geriatrics and pediatrics. The demand for physical therapists is growing faster than the average of all occupations.Salary InformationThe middle 50% of practicing physical therapists earned between $48,480 to $70,050 in 2002.Potential Career GrowthThis profession has potential to grow in the areas of prevention, geriatrics, school system physical therapy, home health care.Placement Statistics for IU Graduates with this MajorOne hundred percent if willing to relocate.High School PreparationIn addition to being eligible for admission to Indiana University, students must have a strong background in math and science. In college, two semesters each of chemistry and physics and one semester each of anatomy and physiology are prerequisites for IU's Doctor of Physical Therapy program.Special OpportunitiesThe Doctor of Physical Therapy program is offered by the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in Indianapolis, allowing students to take advantage of the IU Medical Center on the IUPUI campus, with some of the most comprehensive facilities in the country. Students who complete their bachelor's degree at IU Bloomington gain a strong foundation in the sciences and the humanities at one of the country’s leading research universities.Noted Alumni | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
