http://everypt.net/2010/02/21/suggestions-on-approaching-a-degree-in-physical-therapy/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 06:41:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://everypt.net/2010/02/21/suggestions-on-approaching-a-degree-in-physical-therapy/comment-page-1/#comment-1269 mistify Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:59:52 +0000 http://everypt.net/2010/02/21/suggestions-on-approaching-a-degree-in-physical-therapy/#comment-1269 Start by going to the APTA website at www.apta.org Go to the list of PT programs and visit other student information as well. Start reviewing where are some potential PT schools you might want to attend. Visit those schools' website specifically so you can know what are their specific requirements to enter their program. You will find that nearly all programs are doctoral programs...the handful of master's degree programs that are in place will likely be turned into doctoral programs by the time you are ready to start the graduate work. You may want to consider if you want to do a direct admit. It will guarantee you a spot in the program as long as you've maintained your GPA, but these are usually at really expensive private schools. The most common route is to complete your BS degree at a college of your choice (it does not have to be the same school where you complete your PT degree). Now that you will know what classes you have to take for your graduate program, you can choose a major that encompasses those courses. Once you near completion of your BS degree, you can apply to a PT program. Most likely, you will also have to take the GRE and complete some volunteer hours. Its very competitive entrance, so be prepared to work hard! The APTA website is really a good place to start. Good luck Start by going to the APTA website at http://www.apta.org
Go to the list of PT programs and visit other student information as well. Start reviewing where are some potential PT schools you might want to attend. Visit those schools’ website specifically so you can know what are their specific requirements to enter their program.
You will find that nearly all programs are doctoral programs…the handful of master’s degree programs that are in place will likely be turned into doctoral programs by the time you are ready to start the graduate work.
You may want to consider if you want to do a direct admit. It will guarantee you a spot in the program as long as you’ve maintained your GPA, but these are usually at really expensive private schools.
The most common route is to complete your BS degree at a college of your choice (it does not have to be the same school where you complete your PT degree). Now that you will know what classes you have to take for your graduate program, you can choose a major that encompasses those courses. Once you near completion of your BS degree, you can apply to a PT program. Most likely, you will also have to take the GRE and complete some volunteer hours. Its very competitive entrance, so be prepared to work hard!
The APTA website is really a good place to start.
Good luck

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