Joint Degree - Athletic Training/Doctor of Physical Therapy

This joint degree opportunity is contingent upon space availability for each year.

To be eligible to apply internally during the freshman year into this joint degree program, a student must:

1. Be already enrolled in either the Athletic Training or Physical Therapy/Biology degree programs
2. Have successfully completed the first semester of required academic course work with a minimum of a 3.00 QPA
3. Have a "B" or better in ALL laboratory sciences courses and labs

Application Process for the Joint Degree Program

1. A formal application to the joint degree program will be sent to all athletic training and physical therapy students during the spring semester of the freshman year. To be eligible to apply to the joint degree program, a student must meet the following application requirements:
   • Submit a completed application form with an essay on the topic "How do you plan to utilize both Athletic Training and Physical Therapy credentials."
   • Have a successful interview with the Faculty from the Department of Athletic Training Faculty and/or Physical Therapy. This interview will be scheduled through the Office of the Dean.
   • Have a minimum cumulated QPA of 3.0 at the end of the fall and spring semesters and a "B" or better in the first level of the Biology and Chemistry courses and their associated labs.
2. All materials submitted and interview outcomes will be considered as part of the application review process. This is an objective and competitive process due to the limited number of available seats.
3. Formal notification of acceptance will occur after all coursework has been documented and all interviews have been completed.

Once Admitted into the Joint AT/PT Program

1. The joint degree student must complete all Athletic Training requirements prior to graduation from the Athletic Training program and before being permitted to enter into the Professional Phase of the Physical Therapy Program. These requirements include:
   • Meet all requirements to maintain a seat in the Athletic Train progrm.
   • Maintain a 3.0 QPA every semester and overall for each phase of the program; there are three phases included in this requirement: AT Pre-Professional, AT Professional, and PT Professional.
   • Be scheduled to sit for the professional boards, Board of Certification (BOC) Examination, in Athletic Training
   • Complete the observation requirements for Physical Therapy of 50 hours of observation of a licensed Physical Therapist in a venue other than orthopedics and/or sports medicine

Program Curriculum