Academics

  1. What are the requirements for the PTA program?

    The requirements for entering the PTA program include the following:

    • Application to Polk State College as a degree-seeking student
    • Completed application to the PTA program
    • Completion of the following prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better:
      ENC 1101 – College Comp I
      BSC 2085C – Anatomy and Physiology I
      PSY 2012 – General Psychology
    • Completion of at least 10 hours of observation in any physical therapy setting (within 3 years)
    • Overall GPA of 2.5 or higher