(Taken from school websites; always check school websites to verify requirements) ALL programs require volunteer or paid experience in physical therapy; some require DOCUMENTED verification Alvernia University (Reading) First class starts Fall 2015 Arcadia University (Glenside) Chatham University (Pittsburgh) DeSales University (Allentown) First class starts Fall 2015 8 credits Anatomy and Physiology 8 credits 2 courses or 1 course physiology + 1 course anatomy 2 terms OR 1 term physiology + 1 term anatomy General biology 3-4 credits (2 courses prereq. for below) 2 terms 4 credits 1 course e.g. Neuroscience, Anatomy, Histology, Cell Biology General chemistry 8 credits 2 courses 2 terms 8 credits General physics 8 credits 2 courses 2 terms 8 credits Statistics 3 credits 1 course 1 term 3 credits Computer science Psychology 6-9 credits Psychol., Soc/Anthropol., humanities 3 credits 1 course Psychology + 1 course, Anthropology, or Psychol. 1 term Developmental 9 credits Intro + 2 other courses Other Dual degree option with MPH 3 credits Exercise Sci. or Physiol. 3.0; > C in prereqs. 3.0 overall; 3.2 prereqs. > C in prereqs Minimum GPA required 3.0 overall, science > C in prereqs 3.0 overall, prereqs., > C in prereqs (3.0 for all). Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? No No No No Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours 100 minimum Outpatient + inpatient # not specified; > 2 diff. settings Required; # not specified 100 minimum 2 sites Length of program 3 years 3 years 7 semesters 3 years No (as of Fall, 2016) Web address of school www.alvernia.edu www.arcadia.edu www.chatham.edu www.desales.edu
Drexel University (Philadelphia) Duquesne University (Pittsburgh) Gannon University (Erie) Lebanon Valley College (Annville) Anatomy and Physiology 1 course in Physiology or 2 courses in A & P 1 semester Human Anatomy (cadaver dissection recom.) + 1 semester Human Physiology 2 courses OR 1 course. Human physiology + 1 course Human anatomy (200/300 level for both) General biology 2 courses 2 courses 2 semesters 2 courses General chemistry 2 courses 2 courses 2 semesters 2 courses General physics 2 courses 2 courses 2 semesters 2 courses Statistics 1 course 1 course 1 semester 1 course Computer science Psychology 1 course Introductory 1 course 1 semester 1 course (200-300 level) 1 course Introductory or Anthropology 5 courses Other CPR Certification 1 sem. Exercise physiology Kinesiology recom. Minimum GPA required 3.0; > C in prerequisites > 3.0 in sciences 3.0 overall (3.2 preferred) 2.75 in prereqs. 3.0 overall, prereqs. > C in prereqs. 3.0 overall; 2.5 science > C in sciences Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? No (very few) No No Graduate Record Exam req.? No # Work/Volunteer hours 50 minimum 100 min.; 2 different settings Not required 30 min; 2 different settings Length of program 2 ½ years 3 years 3 years 3 years No No Web address of school www.drexel.edu www.duq.edu www.gannon.edu www.lvc.edu
Misericordia University (Dallas) Neumann University (Aston) (weekend format) Saint Francis University (Loretto) Slippery Rock University (Slippery Rock) Anatomy and Physiology 8 credits 8 credits 8 credits 2 courses General biology 8 credits 4 credits General chemistry 4 credits 8 credits 8 credits 2 courses General physics 8 credits 8 credits 8 credits 2 courses 4 credits Statistics 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 1 course 3 credits Pre-calculus Computer Science Psychology Introductory, Developmental, Abnormal - 3 credits each 6 credits 9 credits Introductory + 2 courses, e.g. Abnormal, Developmental 2 courses 3 credits Comparative 6 credits 6 credits Other 1 credit Medical Terminology 4 credits Exercise Physiology First Aid & Safety course CPR certification Minimum GPA required 3.0 overall, prereqs. 3.0, > B in prereqs. 3.0 overall, 3.0 prereqs. 3.0; > C in prereqs. > C in prereqs. Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? No No No No Graduate Record Exam req.?, if SAT older than 5 yrs No # Work/Volunteer hours 50 min.; 2 different settings 200 minimum 80 min.; 2 different settings 100 minimum Length of program 3 years 3 years (weekend format) 3 years 3 years No No No Web address of school www.misericordia.edu www.neumann.edu www.francis.edu www.sru.edu
Temple University (Philadelphia) Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia) University of Pittsburgh University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Anatomy and Physiology 8 credits 8 credits 6 credits OR 8 credits Comparative Anatomy + General Human Physiology General biology 4 credits 8 credits 8 credits 8 credits General chemistry 2 courses 8 credits 8 credits 8 credits General physics 2 courses 8 credits 8 credits 8 credits Statistics 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 9 credits Includes pre-calculus and statistics 3 credits Pre-calc. or calculus Psychology 3 credits 6 credits - Abnormal + Developmental preferred 3 credits Introductory + 3 credits Abnormal OR Developmental. 12 credits in social sciences Includes a minimum of 6 credits in psychology 3 credits Behavioral science course with emphasis on group behavior 3 credits social sciences or a cultural course 6 credits 3 credits 6 credits Other 3 credits - Humanities 3 credits Nutrition 2 credits Medical Terminology (may be taken online) Minimum GPA required 3.0, > C in prereqs. 3.0 overall, science 3.0 Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? No No No No Graduate Record Exam req.? No No # Work/Volunteer hours Required; # not specified Required; # not specified Required; # not specified Required; # not specified Length of program 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years + TJU supplemental application Web address www.temple.edu www.jefferson.edu www.shrs.pitt.edu www.usip.edu
University of Scranton (Scranton) Widener University (Chester) Anatomy and Physiology 6 semester hours General biology 2 courses 3 semester hours 1 course Mammalian/human anatomy and/or Physiology. General chemistry 2 courses 8 semester hours General physics 2 courses 6 semester hours Statistics 1 course 3 semester hours Psychology 1 course (> pre-calculus) 1 course Introductory 1 course advanced (Abnormal or Developmental) 9 semester hours of social sciences 9 semester hours of English/Humanities Other CPR certification Minimum GPA required 3.2, > C in prereqs. 3.0 Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? No Graduate Record Exam req.? No # Work/Volunteer hours 60 min.; 2 diff. settings 40 min.; 2 different sites Length of program 3 years 3 years Web address matrix.scranton.edu www.widener.edu Degree conferred Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctor of Physical Therapy
Richard Stockton College of NJ (Pomona) Rutgers University (University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey) DPT North (Newark) New Jersey Rutgers University (University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey) DPT South (Stratford) Seton Hall University (South Orange) Anatomy and Physiology 1 year OR 1 semester anatomy + 8 credits 2 courses 8 credits 1 semester physiology General biology 1 year 2 courses General chemistry 1 year 8 credits 2 courses 8 credits General physics 1 year 8 credits 2 courses 8 credits Statistics 3 credits 1 course 3 credits 3 credits Pre-calclulus Computer science Psychology 1 semester Introductory 3 credits 2 courses 3 credits Psychology + 6 credits Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits English/ Other Minimum GPA required 3.0; > C in prereqs. (Avg. 3.67) A-B range; > C in prereqs. 3.0, > B in prereqs. 3.0 overall and prereqs. ; > C in prereqs. Baccalaureate required? No (64 credits req.) Transfer students accepted? No No No Graduate Record Exam req.? GRE # Work/Volunteer hours 80 minimum # not specified; 2 different sites # not specified., 2 diff. sites 50 minimum with PT Length of program 3 years 3 years 3 years 4 years (120 credits) Web address www2.stockton.edu www.shrp.umdnj.edu www.shrp.umdnj.edu www.shu.edu
Delaware Maryland University of Delaware (Newark) University of Maryland - Baltimore University of Maryland - Eastern Shore (Princess Anne) Anatomy and Physiology 2 courses OR 3 credits Human or 8 semester hours or 1 course in 8 semester hours Mammalian physiology human anatomy + 1 course in physiology General biology 8 credits 4-8 semester hours 4 semester hours 4 semester hrs.: Histology, Cell biology or Microbiology General chemistry 8 credits 8 semester hours 8 semester hours General physics 8 credits 8 semester hours 8 semester hours 4 credits recommended Statistics 3 credits 3-4 semester hours 3 semester hours 3 credits calculus Highly recommended 3-4 semester hours: Trigonometry or higher Computer science Psychology 3 credits Introductory 3 credits upper level Highly rec. 3 semester hours psychology Develop. or abnormal recom. 3 semester hours /Psychology 3 credits recom. 3 credits Soc. of Health Care recom. 1-2 courses that include a knowledge of human behavior (individual or societal) 3 credits recommended 3 credits Highly recom. 3 credits Public Speaking recom. 3 credits recom. Other Biochemistry recommended (4 credits) CPR + First Aid certification Community service Minimum GPA required > C in prereqs. > C in prereqs 3.0 overall and math/science > C in prereqs. Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? No No No Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours 100 minimum 100 minimum 50; 2 different sites (25 each) Length of program 2.5 years 3 years 3 years Web address www.udel.edu www.umaryland.edu www.umes.edu Degree conferred Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctor of Physical Therapy Doctor of Physical Therapy
Schools that will accept freshmen into a 6 year (3 + 3) entry-level PT program New Jersey Alvernia University (Reading) (3 + 3) DeSales University (Allentown) (3 + 3) - Pending Duquesne University (Pittsburgh) (preferred) (4 + 3 or 3 + 3) Lebanon Valley College (Annville) (preferred) Misericordia University (3.5 + 3) St. Francis University (Loretto) (preferred) Slippery Rock University (Slippery Rock) Temple University (Philadephia) Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia) with selected PA schools (not La Salle) University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (freshmen preferred; only take transfer students in 2 nd year) University of Scranton Widener University (Chester) Richard Stockton College of New Jersey University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (Newark) with articulated NJ universities (3 + 3) (Revised 7/14)