<p>If I majored in sociology but wanted to become a physical therapist.. How is this possible?</p>
<p>Because i know DPT programs require bio , physics, chem, etc. For prerequisites, but sociology doesn't have those courses in the major map (at ASU specifically)
So how do people do this?</p>
<p>I plan on majoring in math and going to med school. It’s possible; you just have to make sure you take the prerequisites needed. I’m not sure if this answers your question, but you’re not limited to the classes you have to take to complete your major. You’re allowed to take other classes to, including at different schools within the university.</p>
<p>Your major consists of only about 35% to 50% of your course work in most cases (though more for some majors like engineering and business). If you major in sociology, you should have plenty of breadth and free elective space to take additional courses; check to see if the prerequisites for a DPT program can be fit into that space. Of course, while other sociology majors are taking “physics for poets” type of courses for science breadth, you may be using your science breadth on harder physics, chemistry, and biology courses instead.</p>
<p>What about business… Is it possible with this major as well?</p>
<p>Have you gone to PT and PA career forums and asked the same questions? You’ll probably get more pertinent advice there.</p>
<p>Count up the courses or credits needed for the major, non-overlapping DPT prerequisites, and non-overlapping breadth requirements to see if it fits into the typical course load over four years. The answer may vary by school and major.</p>