<p>You should really check out Ithaca College for PT. They have an amazing 6-year program.</p>
<p>Re the question of major for someone interested in PT…
D was a biology major, with chem, psych and dance minors. She’s currently in a DPT program. She’s found that indeed students come to the program with a variety of majors–ie bio (like her), exercise science, kinesiology, dance, and many others. She says that most of them have focused on the sciences in some way (almost necessary to meet the extensive pre-reqs of most DPT programs). However, this is the case for students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree and then go on to pursue a DPT.</p>
<p>I don’t know anything about the differences in how a PT program is structured that begins in undergrad.</p>
<p>My daughter is graduating from Elon next month and going to DPT at Shenandoah. She was accepted to the Elon program but wanted a change. I think Elon has a very good undergrad program and has a cadaver lab for undergrads. However, there is no guarantee of acceptance to the DPt just because you went to Elon as an undergrad.</p>
<p>I am a Occupational Therapist but I can speak for PT. Once you finish from PT
school there is no shortage of job opportunities. I am always contacted by recruiters and
same for fellow PT co-workers. I would not worry about your child finding a job.
The hard part will be getting into the programs offered at the colleges. All are competative
and you should speak with other PT’s and get their perspective. Also your child should
volunteer at the hospital, outpt clinics ect to get a real perspective what PT is like
and also helps show interest in that field.</p>
<p>To add to Thumper’s comment: Sargent is a separate college within BU. You should look it up.</p>