Courses of Study - William Jewell College

Language: Proficiency in a
foreign language at the
intermediate level
4-12 cr. hrs.
GEN, Level II
12 cr. hrs.
(one class in each level II
GEN category except
“Power & Justice”)
GEN Capstone
4 cr. hrs.
*PSY 211, 303 & 306A&B 14 cr. hrs.
and a course in Adult Development
*MAT 203
2 cr. hrs.
*BIO 134
4 cr. hrs.
*CHE 113
5 cr. hrs.
(BIO 134 & CHE 113 are prerequisites)
*BIO 250
4 cr. hrs.
*Biology (upper division, 200 level
or above) BIO 243 is suggested 4 cr. hrs.
Electives
15-23
__________
cr. hrs.
Total hours at William Jewell 94 cr. hrs
Completed at Washington
University during first year
(includes 18 hours accepted
for PSY major)
Total hours completed
__________
34 cr. Hrs
128 cr. hrs.
*Prerequisite courses: grade of B- required.
Competency in medical terminology is encouraged.
Computer competency is required and can
be demonstrated by taking a beginning class in
computer studies (e.g., CST 130 or CST 190). A
cumulative grade point average of 3.0 is the minimum
required to be considered for acceptance
into the program. Students must inform the 3-2
advisor (in the Psychology Department) of their
intention to apply to the 3-2 program before the
beginning of their junior year.
For more information, contact the 3-2 advisor in
the Psychology Department or see the information
at http://ot.wustl.edu.
Physical Therapy
Courses of Study –
Pre-Professional Programs of Study
Students interested in pursuing a Master’s degree
in physical therapy after graduation from William
Jewell should consult with the pre-physical therapy
advisor. The physical therapy requirements for
physical therapy master’s programs vary, but the
advisor can assist in the selection of courses that
meet the requirements of a specific school or in
the selection of courses that meet a composite list
of requirements derived from reviewing the
requirements of 48 different schools.
Recommended major: biology or psychology.
A student who completes a baccalaureate degree in
any major at William Jewell College and the
requirements for admission to the Master of
Physical Therapy Program at Southwest Baptist
University (listed below) will automatically qualify
for the interview selection process at Southwestern
Baptist University. This allows the student to skip
the initial ranking and selection process.
Requirements for the Master of Physical Therapy
Program at Southwest Baptist University:
1. Students must have a minimum 2.75 overall
grade point average.
2. Students must complete the graduate
record exam.
3. Students must complete and return the PT
application packet by June 15th in the year
prior to enrollment. Students may apply for
early consideration.
4. Students must document up to 40 hours
experience/observation in physical therapy.
5. International students must meet eligibility
requirements as outlined in section on
Admission to the University in the Southwest
Baptist University catalog.
6. Students must demonstrate computer literacy.
CST 130 Microcomputer meets this requirement.
7. Students must complete all of the following
prerequisite courses with a minimum of a
“C” and a 3.0 prerequisite GPA. Prerequisites
should not be taken pass/fail.
Chemistry: CHE 121 and 122 (General
Chemistry I and II)
Physics: PHY 111 and 112 (College Physics) or
PHY 213 and 214 (General Physics)
Biology: BIO 134 (Biological Diversity and
Design) or BIO 233 (Cell and Molecular
Biology), BIO 243 (Human Anatomy), BIO
250 (Physiology)
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