This document lists and provides details on physical therapy schools in Missouri, including information on accreditation, program contacts, admission requirements, and degree offerings. Several schools are mentioned, such as Maryville University, Missouri State University, Rockhurst University, Saint Louis University, Southwest Baptist University, University of Missouri Columbia, and Washington University in St. Louis. Requirements generally include an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA along with prerequisite courses and observation hours. Programs offer doctorate degrees in physical therapy.

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Physical Therapy Schools in Missouri
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ist of Physical Therapy Schools in Missouri PTCAS: Yes
together with the info such as campus location, Class Size: 40
the type of degree on offer, campus contact Requirements: Freshman entry only as of 2010-
information. 2011 into 6.5 year program, 3.0 cumulative grade
point average and a minimum 24 ACT composite,
In order to study and build a better career in phy- minimum of 20 hours of observation in a physical
sical therapy, it is advisable to choose accredited therapy setting with a physical therapist
physical therapy schools where the curriculum are Website: http://www.maryville.edu/academics-hp-
extensive and hands on training is an essential part pt-doctorate.htm
of the learning experience. Also graduating with the
most recognized accreditation serves the graduate
with the most financial salary opportunities, and job
opportunities in the coming future. Each school has Missouri State University Physical Therapy
prerequisite requirements which include certain Program
courses to be taken and can require the completion
of an undergraduate degree.
Department of Physical Therapy
901 South National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65897
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Public
Maryville University of Saint Louis Physical Program Contact:
Therapy Program Phone: 417-836-6179
Fax: 417-836-6229
Email: physicaltherapy@missouristate.edu
650 Maryville University Drive Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
St Louis, MO 63141 Credits: 133
PTCAS: Yes
CAPTE: Accredited Class Size:
Designation: Private Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
Program Contact: Michelle Unterberg, PT, DHS, Di- rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, 50 hours
rector PT observation in two different settings
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Phone: 314-529-9523 Website: http://www.missouristate.edu/PhysicalThe-
Fax: 314-529-9495 rapy/
Email: munterberg@maryville.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
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Credits: 208
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Physical Therapy Schools in Missouri
Rockhurst University Physical Therapy Credits: 116
Program PTCAS: Yes
Class Size: 90
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree (freshman
Department of Physical Therapy entry option as well), minimum overall Undergra-
123 Van Ackeren duate cumulative GPA 3.20, 30 PT observation hours
1100 Rockhurst Road Website: http://www.slu.edu/x2309.xml
Kansas City, MO 64110
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Private Southwest Baptist University Physical
Program Contact: Therapy Program
Phone: 816-501-4059
Fax: 816-501-4643
Email: physical.therapy@rockhurst.edu Department of Physical Therapy
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy 1600 University Avenue
Credits: 109.5 Wheeler 136
PTCAS: Yes Bolivar, MO 65613-2496
Class Size: 44
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove- CAPTE: Accredited
rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum Designation: Private
prerequisite GPA 3.0 Program Contact: Becca Prosser, Admissions Coor-
Website: http://www.rockhurst.edu/pt/ dinator
Phone: 417-328-1690
Fax: 417-328-1658
Email: Bprosser@sbuniv.edu
Saint Louis University Physical Therapy Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Program Credits:
PTCAS: Yes
Class Size: 40
Department of Physical Therapy Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
Doisy College of Health Sciences rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 2.75, minimum
3437 Caroline Street prerequisite GPA 3.0, 40 PT observation hours
St Louis, MO 63104 Website: http://www.sbuniv.edu/pt/
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Private
Program Contact: Sherry Ashford, Administrative University of Missouri Columbia Physical
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Assistant Therapy Program
Phone: 314-977-8542
Fax: 314-977-8513
Email: ptdept@slu.edu Department of Physical Therapy
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Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT School of Health Professions
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Physical Therapy Schools in Missouri
106 Lewis Hall Website: http://pt.wustl.edu
Columbia, MO 65211
Please re-visit this page for updated list of Physical
CAPTE: Accredited Therapy Schools in Missouri.
Designation: Public
Program Contact:
Phone: 573-882-7103
Fax: 573-884-8369
Email: mushppt@missouri.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Credits: 113
PTCAS: No
Class Size: 40
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum
Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0 last 60 credit
hours, minimum prerequisite GPA 3.0, 40 hours of
observation/volunteer work/employment in two
different types of physical
therapy settings
Website: http://www.umshp.org/pt/
Washington University in St Louis Physical
Therapy Program
School of Medicine
4444 Forest Park Blvd., Suite 1101
St. Louis, MO 63108
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Private
Program Contact:
Phone: 314-286-1400
Fax: 314-286-1410
Email: ptprog@wustl.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT,
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PhD
Credits: 114.5
PTCAS: Yes
Class Size: about 71
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Requirements:
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