I want to become a physical therapist. Any tips on how many years in school and what degrees must be earned? Thanks!
I want to become a physical therapist. Any tips on how many years in school and what degrees must be earned? Thanks!
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#1 by Mary on December 24, 2009 - 6:48 am
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1. Check out the APTA websitehttp://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Sect…
2. volunteer in a PT department
3. Look at the schools that are accredited to offer PT.
3A. If school is a 3+3 program, apply to attend the program and follow the program plan for the PT program.
Connecticut
Quinnipiac University (A2, D6, F1, PR)
University of Hartford (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Indiana
University of Evansville (A2, D6, E5, F1, PR)
Maine
Husson University (A1, A2, D6, PR)
Massachusetts
American International College (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Boston University (A2, A4, D6, F1, PR)
Northeastern University (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Springfield College (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Missouri
Maryville University of Saint Louis (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Saint Louis University (A1, A2, D6, F1, PR)
Nebraska
Creighton University (A2, D6, F1, PR)
New Jersey
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (A2, D6, F1, PU)
New York
Clarkson University (A2, A4, D6, F1, PR)
Daemen College (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Ithaca College (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Nazareth College of Rochester (A2, D6, F1, PR)
New York Institute of Technology (A2, A4, D6, F1, PR)
The Sage Colleges (A2, A4, D6, F1, PR)
Touro College (A2, D6, E1, E3, E5, F1, PR)
Utica College (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Ohio
College of Mount St Joseph (A2, A4, D6, F1, PR)
Pennsylvania
Duquesne University (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Lebanon Valley College (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Misericordia University (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Saint Francis University (A2, D6, F1, PR)
University of Scranton (A2, D6, F1, PR)
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (A2, D6, F1, PR)
Virginia
Shenandoah University (A2, A4, D6, F1, PR)
Wisconsin
Carroll College (A1, A2, D6, F1, PR)
Marquette University (A2, D6, F1, PR)
3B. If you choose a BS+3 program. Get a BS in anything. Take the pre req required by the schools your are applying too. Take the GRE if neededhttp://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?sect…http://www.apta.org/AM/Template.cfm?Sect…
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me.
#2 by Me on December 24, 2009 - 11:42 am
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You should get a bachelor’s in a health related field. You then need to get your Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). This is usually 3 years after your undergrad. (so 7 years total.)