This document lists and provides details on physical therapy schools in Pennsylvania, including information on accreditation, degree programs, prerequisites, and contact information. Over 20 schools are listed, such as Arcadia University, Chatham University, Drexel University, Duquesne University, Gannon University, and more. Requirements for admission generally include an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA, prerequisite coursework, and observation hours in physical therapy settings.
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Physical Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania
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ist of Physical Therapy Schools in Pennsyl- Class Size: 50
vania together with the info such as campus Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
location, the type of degree on offer, campus rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum
contact information. prerequisite GPA 3.0, minimum total GRE combined
score on verbal and quantitative portions of 1050
In order to study and build a better career in phy- with no less than 450 in each section, minimum 4
sical therapy, it is advisable to choose accredited on GRE analytical writing section, More than one
physical therapy schools where the curriculum are PT observation experience
extensive and hands on training is an essential part Website: http://www.arcadia.edu/academic/default.
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most recognized accreditation serves the graduate
with the most financial salary opportunities, and job
opportunities in the coming future. Each school has
prerequisite requirements which include certain Chatham University Physical Therapy
courses to be taken and can require the completion Program
of an undergraduate degree.
114 Dilworth Hall
Woodland Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15232-2826
CAPTE: Accredited
Arcadia University Physical Therapy Designation: Private
Program Program Contact: Becky Hohman
Phone: 412-365-1409
Fax: 412-365-1213
450 South Easton Road Email: hohman@chatham.edu
Glenside, PA 19038-3215 Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT
Credits: 105
CAPTE: Accredited PTCAS: Yes
Designation: Private Class Size: 30
Program Contact: Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
Phone: 215-572-2950 rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum
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Fax: prerequisite GPA 3.0, 100 hours of PT observation
Email: admiss@arcadia.edu Website: http://www.chatham.edu/academics/pro-
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT grams/graduate/pt/index.cfm
Credits: 110
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PTCAS: Yes
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Physical Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania
Drexel University Physical Therapy Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Program Credits: 119
PTCAS: Yes
Class Size: 36
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
Sciences rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum
Mail Stop 502 prerequisite GPA 2.75, minimum GRE combined
245 North 15th Street score on verbal & quantitative sections 1100, 100
Philadelphia, PA 19102-2119 hours of PT observation evenly divided between
two different areas of physical therapy practice
CAPTE: Accredited Website: http://www.duq.edu/physical-therapy/
Designation: Private
Program Contact: Allison Schukar
Phone: 215-762-8852
Fax: Gannon University Physical Therapy
Email: ptadmissions@drexel.edu Program
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT,
Doctors of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences
Credits: 128 quarter hours Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences
PTCAS: No AJ Palumbo Academic Center
Class Size: 50 109 University Square
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove- Erie, PA 16501-9987
rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum
prerequisite GPA 3.0 CAPTE: Accredited
Website: http://www.drexel.edu/cnhp/rehab_ Designation: Private
sciences/ Program Contact: Kristine S Legters, PT, DSc, NCS,
Chair, DPT Program
Phone: 814-871-5548
Fax: 814-871-5662
Duquesne University Physical Therapy Email: legters001@gannon.edu
Program Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Credits: 106
PTCAS: No
John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences Class Size: 42
Room 113 Health Sciences Building Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
Pittsburgh, PA 15282-0001 rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum
prerequisite GPA 3.0
CAPTE: Accredited Website: http://www.gannon.edu/departmental/pt/
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Designation: Private
Program Contact:
Phone: 412-396-5541
Fax:
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Email: ptdept@duq.edu
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Physical Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania
Lebanon Valley College Physical Therapy PTCAS: Yes
Program Class Size: 50
Requirements: Freshmen entry or Baccalaureate de-
gree, minimum overall Undergraduate cumulative
101 N College Avenue GPA 3.0, minimum prerequisite GPA 3.0, 50 hours
Annville, PA 17003-1404 PT observation in at least two different facilities
Website: http://www.misericordia.edu/pt
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Private
Program Contact: Stan M Dacko, PT, PhD, Chair and
Associate Professor Neumann University Physical Therapy
Phone: 717-867-6843 Program
Fax:
Email: dacko@lvc.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy Division of Nursing and Health Sciences
Credits: 118 One Neumann Drive, Room 232
PTCAS: No Aston, PA 19014-1277
Class Size:
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove- CAPTE: Accredited
rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum Designation: Private
science GPA 2.5, 30 hours of PT observation in two Program Contact: Robert E Post, PT, PhD, Director
different settings Phone: 610-558-5534
Website: http://www.lvc.edu/physical-therapy/in- Fax:
dex.aspx Email: postr@neumann.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT
Credits:
PTCAS: No
Misericordia University Physical Therapy Class Size: 26
Program Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum
prerequisite GPA 2.5, 200 hours of PT experience
301 Lake Street Website: http://www.neumann.edu/academics/grad/
Dallas, PA 18612-1008 therapy/index.asp
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Private
Program Contact: Joan Foster, Assistant Director of Saint Francis University Physical Therapy
Admissions/Transfers Program
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Phone: 570-674-6255
Fax:
Email: jfoster@misericordia.edu School of Health Sciences
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT 117 Evergreen Drive
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Credits: 120 P.O. Box 600
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Physical Therapy Schools in Pennsylvania
Loretto, PA 15940 settings
Website: http://academics.sru.edu/pt/index.htm
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Private
Program Contact: Lisa A. Buck, Coordinator of Gra-
duate Admissions Temple University Physical Therapy
Phone: 814-472-3123 Program
Fax: 814-472-3140
Email: lbuck@francis.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy 3307 North Broad Street
Credits: 115 Jones Hall – 6th floor
PTCAS: No Philadelphia, PA 19140
Class Size:
Requirements: 3+3 freshmen entry or Baccalaureate CAPTE: Accredited
degree, minimum overall Undergraduate cumula- Designation: Public
tive GPA 3.0, minimum prerequisite GPA 3.0, 80 Program Contact: Stephen Carp PT, PhD, GCS
hours of volunteer or paid experience in physical Phone: 215-707-8913
therapy in two different settings Fax: 215-707-7500
Website: http://www.francis.edu/PThome.htm Email: stephen.carp@temple.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT
Credits: 130
PTCAS: Yes
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Class Size: 50
Physical Therapy Program Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum
prerequisite GPA 3.0, PT observation hours
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Website: http://www.temple.edu/chpsw/depart-
PT Building ments/pt/
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Public Thomas Jefferson University Physical
Program Contact: Carol L Martin-Elkins, PT, PhD, Therapy Program
Chairperson
Phone: 724-738-2080
Fax: 724-738-2113 Jefferson College of Health Professions
Email: carol.martin-elkins@sru.edu 130 South Ninth Street, Suite 830
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy Philadelphia, PA 19107-5233
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Credits: 116
PTCAS: No CAPTE: Accredited
Class Size: 50 Designation: Private
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum Program Contact: Paul D Howard, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert
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overall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 2.75, 100 MDT, COMT, Interim Chairperson
hours of direct physical therapy experience with a Phone: 215-503-8025
licensed physical therapist in two or more clinical Fax:
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Email: Paul.Howard@jefferson.edu University of Scranton Physical Therapy
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT Program
Credits: 111
PTCAS: Yes
Class Size: 43 Department of Physical Therapy
Requirements: 3+3 freshmen entry or Baccalaureate 800 Linden Street
degree, minimum overall Undergraduate cumula- Scranton, PA 18510-2429
tive GPA 3.0, minimum prerequisite GPA 3.0, 50
hours of volunteer or work experience in two phy- CAPTE: Accredited
sical therapy settings Designation: Private
Website: http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/pt/ Program Contact: Peter Leininger, PT, PhD, OCS,
Assistant Professor, DPT Program Director
Phone: 570-941-6662
Fax: 570-941-7940
University of Pittsburgh Physical Therapy Email: entry-level.DPT@scranton.edu
Program Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT
Credits: 116.5
PTCAS: No
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Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum
overall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0
CAPTE: Accredited Website: http://matrix.scranton.edu/academics/
Designation: Public pcps/physicaltherapy/
Program Contact:
Phone: 412-383-6630
Fax: 412-383-6535
Email: PTinfo@shrs.pitt.edu University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Program
Credits: 107
PTCAS: Yes
Class Size: 60 600 South 43rd Street
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove- Box 39
rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum Philadelphia, PA 19104
prerequisite GPA 3.0, minimum GRE score of 1000 is
required (Verbal and Quantitative) and a minimum CAPTE: Accredited
score of 3.5 (Analytical), 100 PT observations hours Designation: Private
Website: http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/dpt/ Program Contact: Marc Campolo, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC,
CSCS, Chair
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Phone: 215-596-8849
Fax:
Email: m.campol@usip.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
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PTCAS: No
Class Size: 40
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Requirements: 3+3 freshmen entry or Baccalaureate
degree, minimum overall Undergraduate cumula-
tive GPA 3.0, minimum prerequisite GPA 3.0
Website: http://www.usp.edu/academics/colleges-
depts/pt
Widener University Physical Therapy
Program
Institute for Physical Therapy Education
School of Human Service Professions
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
CAPTE: Accredited
Designation: Private
Program Contact: Jeanne Nolan, Program Secretary
Phone: 610-499-1277
Fax: 610-499-1231
Email: physicaltherapy@widener.edu
Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy, t-DPT
Credits: 120
PTCAS: No
Class Size: 40
Requirements: 120 credits of approved graduate
course work, minimum overall Undergraduate
cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum prerequisite GPA 3.0,
40 hours PT observation in two different settings
Website: http://www.widener.edu/academics/col-
legesandschools/humanserviceprofessions/physi-
caltherapy
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