Online Physical Therapy Degrees

Top universities offering online Physical Therapy programs:

Arcadia University
- The Physical Therapy program is rated 7th in the nation among more than 200 graduate PT programs (USNWR 2009).
- Arcadia offers both the entry-level and transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degrees. The transitional program is offered fully online.
- The D.P.T. program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
- The 2008 Open Doors report ranks Arcadia University 1st in the nation in the percentage of undergraduate students studying abroad.

The College of St. Scholastica
- It offers the transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. The CSS tDPT program is a distance learning education program designed for the working clinician.
- Ranked in the Top Tier of regional universities in the Midwest (US News "America's Best Colleges" 2008).

Boston University
- It offers an Online Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. This program is available to all qualified physical therapy graduates of accredited programs who are licensed physical therapists in the US.
- Online students will learn the same material and receive the same degree as on-campus students.
- Boston University, including Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.

University of South Dakota
- USD offers state’s first online physical therapy doctoral degree.
- It is fully accredited by the Commission of Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education and the North Central Agency for University Accreditation.

Northeastern University
- The Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is an online program. It is for applicants who hold a baccalaureate or master's degree in Physical Therapy.
- DPT Specializations include: Nutrition ,Leadership, Orthopaedics, Education, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Urban Health, Independent Track.
- This program is designed for the working professional, using online course offerings to provide flexibility and convenience.

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