Schools for a Master's of Physical Therapy

Winston Salem State University

• Students attending Winston Salem State University have the opportunity to earn a Master of Science in physical therapy that provides the necessary education to sit for the national licensure examination. The program requires 31 months of study to complete, and students attend school year-round after beginning their studies in January. Course options include anatomy and physiology, human neuroscience, pharmacology, health care systems, pathology, cardiopulmonary systems, therapeutic exercise and prostherics and orthotics. In addition to course work, students must also complete 31 weeks of clinical practice, rotating between three different locations. Tuition costs for Winston Salem State University are available from the school upon request. Financial assistance is available.

  Winston Salem State University

  601 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

  Winston-Salem, NC 27110

  336-750-2000

  wssu.edu

University of Tennessee-Memphis

• The College of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Tennessee-Memphis campus awards graduates of the physical therapy program with a Master of Science in the field. Students must complete a total of 36 semester hours of study and are eligible to sit for the national licensure examination upon graduation. The school combines coursework with clinical experience programs to provide students with a hands-on learning experience. Fields of study include biostatistics, health care management, developmental biomechanics, neurological techniques, orthopaedic physical therapy and musculoskeletal evaluation and treatment. As of 2010, tuition costs for the Master of Science in physical therapy program are $403 per credit hour. Financial aid is provided for qualified students.

  University of Tennessee - Memphis

  Department of Physical Therapy

  930 Madison, Suite 647

  Memphis, TN 38163

  901-448-5888

  uthsc.edu

California State University-Fresno

• The physical therapy department at the Fresno campus of California State University is designed to prepare students to become licensed to practice in all 50 states. Students who have completed a bachelor's degree program can complete their master's degree in two years, while those who have completed only the pre-admission requirements are able to complete their studies in three years. Courses include patient assessment, pathokinesiology,, orthopedic management, therapeutic technology, neurosciences in physical therapy and physical diagnosis. In addition, students must complete clinical practices before graduation. Financial aid and payment arrangements are available.

  California State University - Fresno

  Physical Therapy Department

  2345 East San Ramon Ave.

  Fresno, CA 93740

  559-278-2625

  csufresno.edu