This document lists and provides details on the two physical therapy schools in West Virginia: West Virginia University Physical Therapy Program and Wheeling Jesuit University Physical Therapy Program. Both schools offer a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and require an undergraduate degree with a minimum GPA, prerequisite coursework, observation hours, and GRE scores for admission. They differ in designation as one is public and one private, but both have CAPTE accreditation and PTCAS application processes.

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Physical Therapy Schools in West Virginia
L
ist of Physical Therapy Schools in West Vir- Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
ginia together with the info such as campus Credits: 120
location, the type of degree on offer, campus PTCAS: Yes
contact information. Class Size: around 32
Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum
In order to study and build a better career in phy- overall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, mini-
sical therapy, it is advisable to choose accredited mum prerequisite GPA 3.0, minimum of 60 hours
physical therapy schools where the curriculum are of volunteer or work experience udner licensed
extensive and hands on training is an essential part physical therapist in two different settings
of the learning experience. Also graduating with the Website: http://www.hsc.wvu.edu/som/pt/
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 Wheeling Jesuit University Physical
courses to be taken and can require the completion Therapy Program
of an undergraduate degree.
Physical Therapy Department
316 Washington Avenue
Wheeling, WV 26003
CAPTE: Accredited
West Virginia University Physical Therapy Designation: Private
Program Program Contact:
Phone: 304-243-2068
Fax: 304-243-2042
Division of Physical Therapy, School of Medicine Email: dpt@wju.edu
PO Box 9226 Completion: Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Room 8701 Health Sciences South Credits: 100
Morgantown, West Virginia 26506-9225 PTCAS: Yes
Class Size: 32
CAPTE: Accredited Requirements: Baccalaureate degree, minimum ove-
Designation: Public rall Undergraduate cumulative GPA 3.0, minimum
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Program Contact: MaryBeth Mandich, PT, PhD, Pro- prerequisite GPA 3.0, minimum of 80 hours of PT
fessor and Chairperson observation
Phone: 304-293-3610 Website: http://www.wju.edu/academics/dpt/
Fax: 304-293-7105
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