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2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy DPT (Distance Ed)

Interactive Online Delivery

This program is delivered mostly online, but has 11 days of required on-campus attendance (see School of Distance Education ​ Definitions). There are two on campus sessions within the first year of the program, one in August for 5 days and the second in December for 6 days. All of the the courses follow fixed enrollment with specific start and end dates.  Participants interact with each other and with instructor throughout all courses.  Students are encouraged to come to campus for graduation.

Total Credits - 34

Degree Core Requirements - 24

Research Curriculum - 11

Admission Requirements

  1. Students must have graduated from an approved school of physical therapy and be licensed to practice physical therapy in their country of origin or county in which they live.
  2. Students must have the equivalent of a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree.  Students with a bachelor’s degree must have two years of experience working as a physical therapist prior to applying.
  3. Students must submit graduate application.
  4. Students must submit an original copy of all academic transcripts from any institution where classes were taken.  In addition, if the transcripts are not written in English, a copy in the original language as well as the English translation are required.
  5. Students must submit a copy of physical therapy license.  If license is not in English a translated copy must be submitted as well.
  6. Students must submit a minimum of three satisfactory recommendations: one from a currently practicing physical therapist, one from a medical doctor or supervisor, and one from another person familiar with the candidate.
  7. For candidates holding a bachelor’s degree, with no advanced master’s, receipt of PTET scores.
  8. For candidates holding a master’s degree or DPT degree, receipt of professional portfolio.
  9. English Proficiency - Students whose language of education is not English must submit a minimum TOEFL or MELAB score of 80.

Graduation Requirements

  • A minimum of 32 credits must be taken at regular tuition for degree conferral. 
  • No grade lower than “C” (2.00) in any course.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
  • Successful completion of the capstone project. Completed by registering for 4 credits of PTH 898 - Dissertation Project 
  • Satisfactory completion of the program exit interview.