1. California State University Long Beach
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  3. Phd
  4. DPT Physical Therapy

DPT Physical Therapy

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

California State University Long Beach

Program Overview

The program is designed to prepare the student for entry-level doctoral practice as a physical therapist. Graduates are employed in a variety of settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers and private physical therapy clinics. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is open to all college graduates who have met prerequisite requirements and demonstrate sufficient preparation, potential for professional education and ability to perform the essential functions needed to practice as a physical therapist as determined by physical therapy faculty review of admission documents. Admission shall be granted on a competitive basis; meeting the admission requirements qualifies an individual for, but does not guarantee admission to the program.

Program Key Stats

$17196 (Annual Cost)



32 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Evidence of completing a master s degree earned at a regionally accredited institution, or the applicant has completed equivalent academic preparation. A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 in upper-division and graduate study combined. Good standing at the last institution of higher education attended. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores from the three sections of the General Test, taken within five years of applying to the Ed.D. program. Three letters of recommendation attesting to leadership and scholarship potential. A written statement of purpose reflecting an understanding of the challenges facing the public schools or community colleges in California. A personal interview.

Career Options

  • Performing arts
  • Physician offices
  • Professional sports
  • Secondary schools

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