This document lists and provides information about 4 physical therapy schools in Connecticut. It includes each school's name, location, accreditation status, degree offered, prerequisites, and contact details. The schools listed are Quinnipiac University, Sacred Heart University, University of Connecticut, and University of Hartford. All 4 schools offer accredited Doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy. Prerequisites generally include an undergraduate degree and observation hours in physical therapy settings.

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Physical Therapy Schools in Connecticut
L
ist of Physical Therapy Schools in Connec- Credits: 112
ticut together with the info such as campus PTCAS: No
location, the type of degree on offer, campus Class Size:
contact information. Requirements: The program is divided into a three-
or a four-year pre-professional component leading
In order to study and build a better career in phy- to a BS in health and sciences studies degree, fol-
sical therapy, it is advisable to choose accredited lowed by a three-year professional graduate com-
physical therapy schools where the curriculum are ponent leading to the doctor of physical therapy
extensive and hands on training is an essential part degree. 10 hours of observation in two different
of the learning experience. Also graduating with the physical therapy clinical settings
most recognized accreditation serves the graduate Website: http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x760.xml
with the most financial salary opportunities, and job
opportunities in the coming future. Each school has
prerequisite requirements which include certain
courses to be taken and can require the completion Sacred Heart University Physical Therapy
of an undergraduate degree. Program
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825-1000
CAPTE: Accredited
Quinnipiac University Physical Therapy Designation: Private
Program Program Contact:
Phone: 203-365-7656
Fax: 203-365-4723
School of Health Sciences Email:
Mount Carmel Avenue Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Hamden, CT 06518 Credits: 108
PTCAS: Yes
CAPTE: Accredited Class Size: around 40
Designation: Private Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, prerequisites
Program Contact: Donald Kowalsky, PT, EdD, Asso- GPA 3.2 or better is considered competitive
joliprint
ciate Professor and Chairman Website: http://www.sacredheart.edu/pages/569_
Phone: 203-582-8200 physical_therapy_human_movement_sports_
Fax: 203-582-8706 science.cfm
Email: donald.kowalsky@quinnipiac.edu
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Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
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Physical Therapy Schools in Connecticut
University of Connecticut Physical Credits: 102
Therapy Program PTCAS: Yes
Class Size: maximum 35
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, 10 hours of
Department of Physical Therapy health care related experience
Neag School of Education Website: http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/graduate/dpt/
358 Mansfield Road, Unit 2101 welcome.html
Storrs, CT 06269-2101
Please re-visit this page for updated list of Physical
CAPTE: Accredited Therapy Schools in Connecticut.
Designation: Public
Program Contact:
Phone: 860-486-0049
Fax: 860-486-1588
Email: craig.denegar@uconn.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Credits: 134
PTCAS: No
Class Size: maximum of 28
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, 40 hours of
observation of physical therapy in a variety of set-
tings
Website: http://www.education.uconn.edu/depart-
ments/pt/
University of Hartford Physical Therapy
Program
Department of Physical Therapy
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Private
Program Contact: Dr. Barbara Crane, Assistant Pro-
joliprint
fessor
Phone: 860-768-5371
Fax: 860-768-4558
Email: bcrane@hartford.edu
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