Location:

Rochester, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Doctorate

Specialty:

Physical Therapy

Program Overview

Program Description:

The post-professional Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is designed for physical therapists who have an entry-level Bachelor of Science in physical therapy or a Master of Physical Therapy or a Master of Science in Physical Therapy. The program consists of a set of courses that allows physical therapists who have obtained a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy, Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) or Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. These courses will transition an entry-level BSPT, MPT or MSPT physical therapist to a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The Commission on Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) does not accredit post-professional physical therapy education programs; thus, the Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy is not accredited by CAPTE.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Financial Aid:

Yes

Requirements:

Online Application, Official transcripts, Two official and original Recommendation for Graduate Admission forms, Proof of English language proficiency, Applicants must have earned an entry-level physical therapy degree. The entry-level degree may be a Bachelor of Science in physical therapy, a Master of Physical Therapy, or a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree from a regionally accredited institution or proof of a U.S. equivalent degree for foreign educated applicants, GPA of 3.0, Professional vitae or resume, One-page narrative goal statement outlining academic and professional goals, Applicants must provide proof of licensure as a physical therapist in the U.S. or Canada. Applicants must provide documentation of at least two years of employment in the U.S. as a physical therapist for applicants with a master’s degree and five years of employment in the U.S. as a physical therapist for applicants with a bachelor’s degree.

International Requirements:

International applicants requiring an I-20 for a visa must also submit additional documents, including an International Student Supplemental Application, financial documents, transcript evaluations, and proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB).