Alabama State University offers a clinical doctorate in physical therapy program, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. To be admitted, students must have a bachelor of science degree with a minimum 2.9 GPA. In addition to 50 hours of coursework, students must complete 80 hours of supervised volunteer or paid service in physical therapy. Upon graduation, students must have a C average in all classes.
Alabama State University
P.O. Box 271
Montgomery, AL 36101
334-229-4100
alasu.edu
Arkansas State University offers a doctorate of physical therapy program. To be admitted, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Required courses include human anatomy, physiology, physics, statistics and medical terminology. In addition, students participate in six clinical rotations in a physical therapy setting.
Arkansas State has an early-start program for freshmen who score at least a 24 on the ACT, maintain a 3.25 GPA each semester, join the Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA) and apply for admission to graduate school. Arkansas State also offers an early-start program for seniors who have completed at least 90 hours of coursework, maintain a 3.50 GPA and join the PTSA.
Arkansas State University
Department of Physical Therapy
P.O. Box 910
Jonesboro, AR 72467
870-972-3591
astate.edu
Sacred Heart University offers a 3+3 physical therapy program designed for students who wish to pursue both an undergraduate and graduate (doctorate) degree through the physical therapy program. The six-year program is available to students interested in undergraduate disciplines such as exercise science, psychology or biology. Sacred Heart University also offers a three-year doctorate program that includes eight to ten weeks of clinical rotations.
Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
203-371-7999
sacredheart.edu