The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program is for persons who hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to become physical therapists. (Read more about the DPT and prerequisites)

The Transition DPT (t-DPT) Program for persons who are already physical therapists (masters and bachelors physical therapists). (Read more about the t-DPT)

There are no undergraduate degree programs in The Department of Physical Therapy. Applicants to the freshman class who wish to become physical therapists must earn a baccalaureate degree with a GPA of at least 3.0 in another major and complete the DPT prerequisites with grades of at least C before enrolling in the DPT Program. When applying to the freshman class, applicants may request evaluation for guaranteed assurance in the DPT program upon completion of a baccalaureate degree and the DPT prerequisites. (contact the Admissions Department)

Undergraduate students already enrolled at The University of Scranton can apply for admission to the DPT Program on a competitive basis. The DPT prerequisites must be completed with grades of at least C, and a baccalaureate degree must be completed with a GPA of at least 3.0 before enrollment in the DPT Program. Contact The College of Graduate and Continuing Education for more information.

Transfer students from other institutions are encouraged to apply to the DPT Program. The DPT prerequisites must be completed with grades of at least C, and a baccalaureate degree must be completed with a GPA of at least 3.0 before enrollment in the DPT Program. Applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis. Contact The College of Graduate and Continuing Education for more information.

See The Department of Physical Therapy Facilities

The Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-706-3240. Comments and/or complaints about the Department of Physical Therapy or its programs can be made to Department of Physical Therapy, University of Scranton, 800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA 18510 sankoj1@scranton.edu or to the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) American Physical Therapy Association, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488, www.apta.org

Visit the American Physical Therapy Association web site.