Physical Therapy Degree

The physical therapy program at Louisiana College prepares students for a career as a physical therapist, consultant, educator, administrator, and clinical scholar. The program focuses on alleviating physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Program courses include: anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, physical growth process, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer physical therapy degrees.

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Louisiana College

550 E Laurel, Eunice, LA

Louisiana College is a nonprofit private institution that has a fair number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pineville, Louisiana, in a predominantly suburban area. The Southern Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Nearly a thousand students enroll at Louisiana College annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken to apply to Louisiana College. Scores in a range of 17 - 24 on the ACT or 1240 - 1800 on the SAT are needed to increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an admissions rate of around 74 percent of which only 53 percent decided to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $15,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $2,200. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Louisiana College Wildcats participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students who would like to see more about Louisiana College may check out their website at www.lacollege.edu or simply request information about the school through our trusted digital portal today.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Physical Therapists

Description

Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physical therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 34.0% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).