The Ferrum College therapeutical sciences major is designed to provide students with interdisciplinary coursework, thoughtfully planned experiences, and personal advising to prepare them for successful application and acceptance to graduate programs such as Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Doctor of Chiropractic, and others.
The therapeutical sciences major features coursework designed to prepare students for entry into follow-on professional programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy. The major includes general coursework in the basic sciences, psychology, ethics, professional preparation, and statistics, in conjunction with additional courses focused on human health and movement.
An examination of the theoretical foundations of moral decision-making and their application to contemporary moral problems. Participants deal with consequentialist and non-consequentialist ethical systems, natural law, the question of moral responsibility, ethical egoism, and ethical relativism.
An experiential introduction to the variety of health sciences professions (such as nursing/nurse practitioner, physical therapy, physician assistant, clinical laboratory science, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, veterinary technology, health science research, medical technology, nuclear medicine, podiatric medicine, chiropractic medicine, and medical imaging), reviewing the interplay among the various professions in the health care system.
An introduction to the basic concepts, methods, theories, and applications of psychology.
