Academics
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