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, Cellular and Organismal Properties of Living Systems; Physical, Chemical and Biochemical Properties of Living Systems; Social and Behavioral Sciences Principles; and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills. The first 3 sections are organized around foundational concepts or “big ideas” in the sciences. They reflect current research about the most effective ways for students to learn and use science, emphasizing deep knowledge of the most important scientific concepts over knowledge simply of many

, Cellular and Organismal Properties of Living Systems; Physical, Chemical and Biochemical Properties of Living Systems; Social and Behavioral Sciences Principles; and Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills. The first 3 sections are organized around foundational concepts or “big ideas” in the sciences. They reflect current research about the most effective ways for students to learn and use science, emphasizing deep knowledge of the most important scientific concepts over knowledge simply of many

Why Study Health Sciences?The pre-professional program at PLU is a course of study (not a major) that prepares you for admission into a professional school or training program following your undergraduate study. Except for pre-physical therapy, there are no specific pre-professional majors at PLU. You would not major in pre-medicine or dentistry or the like. Rather you should select a major which best matches your interests and talents, and which best prepares you for your career choices

Why Study Health Sciences?The pre-professional program at PLU is a course of study (not a major) that prepares you for admission into a professional school or training program following your undergraduate study. Except for pre-physical therapy, there are no specific pre-professional majors at PLU. You would not major in pre-medicine or dentistry or the like. Rather you should select a major which best matches your interests and talents, and which best prepares you for your career choices

opportunity to learn and participate in community-based research with faculty at the Center for Applied Movement Sciences (CAMS) laboratory and serve Yakima’s uninsured community members during two off-campus Integrated Clinical Experiences courses at the Yakima Union Gospel Mission. Students also participate in two on-campus Integrated Clinical Experiences courses as part of the CAMS laboratory. Students will complete coursework in movement and behavioral sciences, professional and interprofessional

Anthropology OverviewThe word anthropology comes from the Greek words anthropos, meaning “human”, and logos, which refers to doctrine, theory or science. Loosely defined, anthropology is the comprehensive study of humankind with an emphasis on culture. It is a holistic field which can touch on multiple specific disciplines, including humanistic approaches from history to literature the empirical or “natural” sciences from geology to physics, as well as behavioral studies such as sociology to

Pre-PT Coursework & ExperienceAt PLU, there are two routes to completing your prerequisites for admission to a PT program. BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy A concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy provides preparation for entry into Doctor of Physical Therapy degree programs throughout the United States. The degree is heavily centered on the natural sciences and includes an internship placement in one or more physical therapy clinics in the region. These internship

Pre-PT Coursework & ExperienceAt PLU, there are two routes to completing your prerequisites for admission to a PT program. BS in Kinesiology with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy A concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy provides preparation for entry into Doctor of Physical Therapy degree programs throughout the United States. The degree is heavily centered on the natural sciences and includes an internship placement in one or more physical therapy clinics in the region. These internship