An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wilmington University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's accredited associate degree program in Physical Therapist Assistant prepares students to become licensed health care workers who provide physical therapy services under the supervision and direction of the physical therapist. Students study both on campus and at varied clinical sites in preparation to work directly with patients in need of therapeutic exercises to regain motion and strength after illness or injury. Graduates of the program may be employed by hospitals, rehabilitation centers, private practice clinics, home health agencies, as well as other health care organizations. Wilmington University's degree completion program in Health Sciences is for Allied Health practitioners who have earned an Associate's Degree with an Allied Health concentration. This degree is intended for students who have an interest in healthcare roles which provide managerial, educational, and/ or clinical expert direction as well as attracting those students on a pathway toward graduate study. The Health Sciences program intends to stimulate continued professional development and advancement toward graduate education.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Physical Therapist Assistant (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Summer)
Course
Title
Credits
SSC 100
First Year Seminar
1
MAT 153
College Math & Statistics
4
BIO 120
Anatomy and Physiology I
5
10
Second Semester (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
BIO 121
Anatomy and Physiology II
5
BIO 100
Medical Terminology
3
PHY 110
Physics for Physical Therapy Asstsor
4
PHY 205
General Physics I
4
PSY 121
General Psychology
3
PTA 100
Introduction to PTA
2
17
Third Semester (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
BIO 123
Clinical Functional Anatomy
3
ENG 101
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing
3
PTA 101
Basic Techniques
4
PTA 115
Kinesiology
3
PTA 116
Intro to Pathology
3
16
Fourth Semester (Summer)
Course
Title
Credits
ENG 102
Composition and Research
3
PTA 102
Modalities
3
6
Fifth Semester (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
PTA 205
Pathology/Treatment of Orthopedic Cond
4
PTA 206
Pathology/Treatment of Neuro Conds
4
PTA 211
Clinical Practice I
4
SOC 213
Ethical Issues in Health Care
3
15
Sixth Semester (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
PTA 208
Special Topics for the PTA
3
PTA 209
PTA Management Issues
2
PTA 212
Clinical Practice II
3
PTA 213
Clinical Practice III
4
12
Health Sciences (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Seventh Semester (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
ENG 310
Research Writing
3
HSC 303
Professionalism in Health Sciences
3
HSC 333
Leadership for Allied Health Professionals
3
XXX XXX
Humanities Elective
3
12
Eighth Semester (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
HSC 313
Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care
3
HSC 323
Education and Principles of teaching
3
MAT 308
Inferential Statistics
3
POL 380
Heath Care Policy
3
12
Ninth Semester (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
HSC 343
Research for Evidenced Based Practice
3
HSC 423
Essentials of Public Health
3
XXX XXX
Free Elective*
3
XXX XXX
Free Elective*
3
12
Tenth Semester (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
HSC 433
Health Sciences Practicum/Capstone
3
XXX XXX
Upper Level Health Science
3
XXX XXX
Upper Level Health Science
3
9
* Suggested Free Elective courses are courses in: Economics, Finance, Life Span Development, and Public Speaking. These courses can be taken at Delaware Tech or Wilmington University.
(O) -- Owens Campus (W) -- Wilmington Campus The Bachelor of Science program in Health Sciences at Wilmington University requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor. * Suggested Free Elective courses are courses in: Economics, Finance, Life Span Development, and Public Speaking. These courses can be taken at Delaware Tech or Wilmington University.
