No GRE Masters program in Physical Therapy and Therapist in Texas

The admission requirements for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program are:

• Complete a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution prior to class beginning. Admission may be granted pending completion of the degree.
• Complete all required pre-requisite courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) and pre-requisite course GPA of 3.00 or greater on a 4.00 scale.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required.
• Completion of a minimum of 100 hours of observation, volunteer, or work experience with a licensed physical therapist in at least two practice settings is recommended.
• Successful completion of an admission interview. Applicants are selected for interviews based on a holistic evaluation of their application and supporting materials.
• Complete an approved Background Check and Drug Screening prior to matriculation.

Admission requirements for Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program:

1.Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.2 for last 60 hours of Bachelor's/relevant Master's degree; also, the minimum GPA in prerequisite courses is 3.0.

2.Official transcripts from each college/university previously attended.

3.Resume.

4.Three professional references, two of the three references must be from a physical therapist (PT).

5.A minimum of 40 hours of volunteer/observation experience in each of two different physical therapy settings (a total minimum of 80 hours).

6.Essay.

7.**The GRE is not required.

The application deadline for Fall semester is January 15.

Applicants must earn a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States prior to matriculation into the DPT program. Applicants may have a degree in progress at the time of application, but must have a plan in place to have the degree conferred prior to the beginning of the courses in July.

Applicants must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA in the most recent 60 credit hours of coursework at the time of application.

Due to the limited number of seats and our policy of offering admission on a rolling basis, applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the application process early in the cycle.

$50 Non-refundable Application Processing Fee: This application processing fee is in addition to any fees required by PTCAS. The link to pay the fee online will be emailed to the applicant once we receive a completed PTCAS application.

The GRE is not a requirement for admission and will not be considered in our selection process.

The Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant program offers a curriculum that is well-rounded in all fundamental concepts and theories as they apply to physical therapy modalities and rehabilitation procedures.

Procedure for Admission to the Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

The coursework that is transferred to South University must permit the student to obtain a 2.85 CGPA by the time the student applies for admission into the PTA technical phase.

Applicants must satisfy technical standards for the PTA program in order to be admitted.

Admission Requirements for the Technical Phase of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

Applicants must apply for admission into the technical phase of the Physical Therapist Assistant program. The technical phase slots will be filled by applicants with the greatest academic potential for success as determined by the ranking process. Applicants with the highest numerical ranking will be admitted to the technical phase of the program.

Applicants are not eligible for admittance into any portion of the PTA program if they have a felony conviction, plea, or adjudication withheld, or any disqualifying misdemeanor, for which a pardon or exemption for disqualification has not been received, including but not limited to rape or sexual abuse or molestation, and abuse, endangerment, or neglect of a child, disabled person, or elderly person.

Applicants with positive drug screen results will not be admitted into the PTA Program.

Applicants must complete an American Heart Association BLS CPR certification course and provide a copy of a valid card at the time of application.

Applicants must complete a health screening before participating in the ranking process.

Applicants must complete 25 hours of observation in a physical therapy setting documented by a licensed PT or PTA on the appropriate form provided in the admissions packet.

Applicants must achieve a 2.85 CGPA or greater in prerequisite coursework.

Applicants must submit ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills scores.

Cumulative GPA in required prerequisite coursework

Science GPA

The PTA student must be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to function in a broad variety of clinical situations while administering physical therapy interventions.

Communicate using effective and culturally-competent verbal, nonverbal, written, and digital communication.