Your Vocation in Motion
Your skills in physical therapy go beyond a career. At Cornerstone, we believe you were designed for a purpose—to use your gifts and talents to bring God’s kingdom here on earth.
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Pre-Physical Therapy
When athletes get injured, the first person they turn to is a physical therapist. Physical therapists have the knowledge and skills to bring them back to peak performance. Even after a minor or major surgery, people need physical therapists to gain full motion back in their bodies. The pre-physical therapy major at Cornerstone University prepares you to bring both compassion and care to your patients.
Degree Type
- Bachelor of Science
Format
- On Campus
- Residential
Location
- Grand Rapids
Degree Plan
Use Your Knowledge to Help People Thrive
As a student in the exercise science: pre-physical therapy program, you will take six courses that act as prerequisites for most physical therapy graduate programs in Michigan. You can also tailor your classroom experience to reflect your own research interests and career goals.
Careers
When you graduate from the pre-physical therapy program at Cornerstone, you’ll be prepared to continue your education and become an experienced practitioner.
Opportunities
- Physical Therapist
- Rehabilitation Director
- Clinical Director
- Therapy Supervisor
Internships
As a student at Cornerstone, you have the opportunity to take part in an internship that will supplement your education in the classroom. Here are some of the places our students intern at.
Opportunities
- Hulst Jepson
- Mary Free Bed
- Health Care Associates
- Rest Haven Home
- Private Home
100%
Of 2019 pre-physical therapy graduates were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.
94%
Of traditional undergraduate graduates from the class of 2021 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.
100%
Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
Mikayla Meade (’23)All the professors at Cornerstone care about each individual person. They care about not only students’ academic success but their spiritual and personal growth as well.
Faculty
Faculty in the Science & Kinesiology Division are dedicated to guiding students not only on their academic journey but also on their journey toward their career goals.
Related Programs
The Science & Kinesiology Division at Cornerstone has several degree options to prepare you for a career in exercise science. Take a look at some of the other degree programs we offer.
