Private College Physical Therapy Programs
This document is intended to be a helpful starting point. Students are responsible for learning all current requirements.
*Information as of 12/13
University
Carroll University
100 N. East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
Phone: (262) 524-7220
Email: ptinfo@carrollu.edu
http://www.carrollu.edu/gradpro
grams/physicaltherapy/admission
.asp
Concordia University
Dept. of Physical Therapy
12800 N. Lake Shore Drive
Mequon, WI 53097
Phone: 262-243-4366
800-330-9866
http://www.cuw.edu/Program
s/dpt/index.html
Marquette University
Physical Therapy Program
Schroeder Complex, 346
P.O.Box 1881
Milwaukee, Wi 53201-1881
Phone:(414) 288-7161
http://www.marquette.edu/p
hysical-therapy/index.shtml
Application Requirements
Priority Deadline: Jan. 15th
Final deadline: Feb 14th
Graduate Studies Application
Supplemental Application
GRE scores
Minimum cum. and prerequisite
GPA of 3.0
3 letters of recommendation (1
must be from a physical therapist)
CPR Certification
Early Decision Deadline: Aug 15th
Regular Decision Deadline: Nov 1st
PTCAS Application
GRE Scores
Minimum cum. and science course
GPA of 3.0
2 letters of recommendation
Deadline: Nov 15th
PTCAS Application
Minimum GRE scores of Verbal
150, Quant. 150 and Analyt. 4.5
Minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.0
Required Courses for Admission
*2 semesters of Biology with labs
*Advanced Anatomy with lab
*Advanced Physiology with lab
*2 semesters of Chemistry with lab
*2 semesters of Physics with lab
*1-2 semesters of Psychology (1 course
must be 200 level or higher)
*Statistics
*Humanities (3 semesters)
*Social Sciences (3 semesters)
*English (either composition or literature)
*2 semesters Chemistry with labs
*2 semesters Physics with labs
*2 semesters Anatomy & Physiology
*Advanced Physiology (Pathophysiology or
Exercise Physiology)
*1 semester Psychology
*1 semester Behavioral or Social Science
*1 semester Statistics
*Biology, 3 cr.
*Chemistry I & II with labs, 8 cr.
*Intro. to PT, or demonstrate proficiency
in Medical Terminology
*Physics I & II with labs, 8 cr.
*Statistics, 3 cr.
Humanities and Social Sciences, 12 cr.
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Required PT Observation Hours
Total of 24 hours; 3 clinical
observation experiences in 3
different types of environments,
with a minimum of 8 hours each.
Total of 40 hours
Total of 80 hours of clinical
observation under the supervision
of one or more licensed physical
therapists. Observation hours are
documented in PTCAS. Additional
letters of recommendation are not
required.
Private College Physical Therapy Programs
This document is intended to be a helpful starting point. Students are responsible for learning all current requirements.
*Information as of 12/13
College of St. Scholastica
Dept. of Physical Therapy
1200 Kenwood Ave.
Duluth, MN 55811
Phone: (218) 723-6000
Email: gradstudies@css.edu
http://www.css.edu/Graduate
-Studies/Areas-ofStudy/Doctor-of-PhysicalTherapy.html
St. Catherine
Physical Therapy Education
Office
2004 Randolph Ave
St. Paul, MN
Phone: (651) 690-6000
Email: DPT@stkate.edu
http://www.stkate.edu/acade
mic/dpt/requirements.php
Deadline: Oct 1st
PTCAS Application
Minimum GRE scores of Verbal
146, Quant. 144, and Analyt. 4.0
Minimum cum. and prerequisite
GPA of 3.0
2 letters of recommendation
Priority Deadline: Dec. 1
PTCAS Application
GRE scores
Minimum cum. and prerequisite
GPA of 3.0
2 letters of recommendation
*2 semesters chemistry with lab
*2 semesters physics with lab
*Anatomy with lab
*Physiology with lab
*Statistics
*Lifespan Developmental Psychology
*Abnormal Psychology
*Medical terminology
Courses in kinesiology, research methods,
and pathophysiology are recommended.
Total of 100 hours; Must be with
U.S. licensed physical therapist at a
minimum of two different clinical
settings that address the needs of
distinct patient populations.
*Biology / Zoology with labs, 8 cr.
*Human Anatomy with lab, 4 cr.
*Human Physiology with lab, 4 cr.
*Chemistry with labs, 8 cr.
*Physics with labs, 8 cr.
*Psychology, 6 cr.
*Statistics, 3 cr.
*Math, Trigonometry or higher, 4 cr.
*Medical Terminology
Total of 60 hours of physical
therapy or other healthcare clinical
experience within the past 3 years;
two or more settings are
recommended. These experiences
may be as a paid employee or
volunteer, or combination of both.
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