Students successfully completing the professional program meet the competencies for physical therapy as determined by the Commission on Accreditation in Education of the American Physical Therapy Association, receive a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree, and are prepared for state licensure. The professional physical therapy program has been fully accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association since 1981. Application for Interim Accreditation of the Master of Science degree program has been filed. This will allow them also to receive advising from the Physical Therapy Department in order to assure adequate preparation for the professional program. Prerequisite Courses and Credits Biological Sciences Students should note that these courses may require prerequisites, also.
Computer literacy is assumed.
2 Computer literacy required. Additional Requirements for Application Because the professional program is sequential, students must enter the program in the autumn semester of the first professional year. Application forms and information about admissions policies for the professional program are available from the Physical Therapy Department, McGill Hall. All applicants also must apply to the Graduate School of The University of Montana-Missoula. Application fees are required for both applications.