Physical therapy was first documented in China around 3000 BC.
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, the goal of physical therapy is to improve mobility, restore function, reduce pain and prevent further injury by using a variety of physical therapy methods. Physical therapists work for sports teams, athletic organizations, military rehabilitation centers, senior citizen living communities, hospitals and clinics. All states require practicing physical therapists to graduate from an accredited physical therapy program and pass a licensing exam.
Alabama State University
Alabama State University offers a clinical doctorate in physical therapy program, which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. To be admitted, students must have a bachelor of science degree with a minimum 2.9 GPA. In addition to 50 hours of coursework, students must complete 80 hours of supervised volunteer or paid service in physical therapy. Upon graduation, students must have a C average in all classes.
Alabama State University
P.O. Box 271
Montgomery, AL 36101
334-229-4100
alasu.edu
Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University offers a doctorate of physical therapy program. To be admitted, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Required courses include human anatomy, physiology, physics, statistics and medical terminology. In addition, students participate in six clinical rotations in a physical therapy setting.
Arkansas State has an early-start program for freshmen who score at least a 24 on the ACT, maintain a 3.25 GPA each semester, join the Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA) and apply for admission to graduate school. Arkansas State also offers an early-start program for seniors who have completed at least 90 hours of coursework, maintain a 3.50 GPA and join the PTSA.
Arkansas State University
Department of Physical Therapy
P.O. Box 910
Jonesboro, AR 72467
870-972-3591
astate.edu
Sacred Heart University
Sacred Heart University offers a 3+3 physical therapy program designed for students who wish to pursue both an undergraduate and graduate (doctorate) degree through the physical therapy program. The six-year program is available to students interested in undergraduate disciplines such as exercise science, psychology or biology. Sacred Heart University also offers a three-year doctorate program that includes eight to ten weeks of clinical rotations.
Sacred Heart University
5151 Park Ave.
Fairfield, CT 06825
203-371-7999
sacredheart.edu
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