Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)

Physical therapists (PTs) are licensed and dynamic health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very old, who have functional limitations, disabilities or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform activities ranging from basic activities of daily living to the highest levels of athletic competition. PTs examine each individual and develop customized rehabilitation plans using basic to highly specialized treatment techniques and technologies to promote mobility, reduce pain, restore function and prevent disability. PTs work with a wide range of musculoskeletal, neurological and medical conditions. Some examples of diagnoses of individuals who might be seen by a physical therapist include athletic injury, rotator cuff (shoulder) injury, ACL knee injury, total joint replacement, back pain, amputation, stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis. In addition, PTs work with individuals to prevent the loss of function and mobility before it occurs by developing fitness and wellness oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.

A minimum of 3.0 undergraduate GPA as calculated by PTCAS, 3.0 prerequisite GPA, and 3.0 math and science prerequisite GPA. All grades in prerequisite requirements must be a minimum of "C" or better (2.0 on a 4.0 grade scale). Due to the unique situation created by COVID-19, many institutions are allowing students to choose a Pass/No Pass option in lieu of a letter grade in certain semesters. The program encourages applicants to receive letter grades in their prerequisite courses. P/N will be accepted if the grading institution's policy is a C or better to receive a Pass. If the school accepts C- or below as a Pass, students will be required to submit a letter from the instructor documenting what the grade earned would have been (in the case of WSU courses, since we can view that grade in the system, such a letter will not be required).