The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a professional entry-level degree program for students seeking a career as a physical therapist. The DPT program has been designed to prepare highly competent professionals to act as autonomous practitioners in health care settings that include direct access by the public to physical therapy services. Graduates will be prepared to provide a full range of physical therapy services including screening and referral, evaluation, diagnosis, intervention, consultation and education
Completion of baccalaureate degree in any major, Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher, Completion of the following prerequisites: 8 credit hours each of general biology, human anatomy and physiology, general chemistry, and physics (all taken as lab courses), 6 credit hours of social science including 3 credits of general psychology, 3 credit hours of English composition or writing course, 2-3 credit hours of medical terminology*