Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Online Degree Information

	Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Degree Title:	Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy
College:	Boston University
Description:	The tDPT program at Boston University Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences bridges the gap between BS/MS degree entry-level practitioners and the current DPT entry-level graduate, offering an opportunity to complement current knowledge and skills with advanced content designed to promote a high level of competence and autonomy. Built specifically for practicing physical therapy professionals, this distance education program is designed to accommodate your demanding work and home-life schedules, offering both flexibility and access to the finest curriculum available. The tDPT program emphasizes the analytic processes of diagnosis and prognosis, both of which are critical for independent practice. The distance education curriculum is the same as the on-campus curriculum; you will learn the same material and receive the same degree as on-campus students. This degree can be completed in 18 months.

Accreditation:	The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Doctorate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	3.0 GPA from an accredited, entry-level, academic physical therapy program; six months of full-time employment in the United States as a physical therapist; and current United States licensure as a physical therapist.
On Campus Requirement:	There is a final oral presentation that occurs during a 3 day on campus session.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Address:
755 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Total Online Enrollment:
300 students as of 2/1/2008

Calendar Type:
7-week course sessions and three enrollment periods per year.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online. You will have access to a complete campus experience - 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a week.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Extensive

Technical Requirements:
Software: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Reader Browser: Internet Explorer (IE) version 5.0 to 5.5 SP2 (version 6 not supported) Netscape version 4.5X to 4.77 (version 6X not supported); Internet connections & email address;Quicktime™ Plugin

Geographic Restrictions:
None

On-Campus Requirement:
Please see individual program record pages.