Creelman The Department of Physical Therapy offers a graduate level program for students wanting to enter the profession of physical therapy. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education. Pre-Physical Therapy Preparation Preparation should consist of a strong background in natural and social sciences.
Any undergraduate major is acceptable.
A 3.00 overall GPA for all prerequisite coursework and a 3.0 GPA in each science area is required for consideration for admission to the program. Applicants must additionally meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School. In addition to specific course prerequisites, applicants will have to demonstrate competence in using common computer programs and will have to provide evidence of having worked in a physical therapy setting as an aide or volunteer. Upper division or graduate level only. More recent upper division or graduate courses in organic, bio, and physiological chemistry may be considered in meeting this requirement.