PT/PTA
Schools
Accredited Physical Therapy Programs
- Maryville University
of Saint Louis (A2, A3, D6, F1, PR)
- Rockhurst University (A3,
D6, F1, PR)
- Missouri State University (A3, A4,
D5, F1, PU)
- Saint Louis University (A1,
A2, A3, D6, D8, F1, PR)
- Southwest Baptist University (A1,
A3, A4, D6, F1, PR)
- University of Missouri-Columbia (A3,
D5, F1, PU)
- Washington University of St Louis
(A4, D6, F1, PR)
- Ozarks Technical
Community College
Maryville University of
Saint Louis (A2, A3, D3,
F1, PR)
Judy Woehrle, PT, PhD, OCS - Program Director
Department of Physical Therapy
Maryville University of Saint Louis
650 Maryville University Drive
St Louis MO 63141
Phone: 314/529-9523 Fax: 314/529-9495
Web Address: http://www.maryville.edu/academics/hp/DoctorPT/Default.htm
Program E-mail: jwoehrle@maryville.edu
INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION:
Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM ACCREDITATION:
Date of Initial Accreditation: Bachelor's degree, March 1983 (no longer offered);
Master's degree, May 1999; Doctor of Physical Therapy, June 2005
Current Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Next Visit 2015
Five Year History: Accreditation
DEGREE CONFERRED: Master of Physical Therapy (no longer admitting students) Doctor
of Physical Therapy
GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The DPT program is a 6.5 year program. The program employs nine core faculty
members and numerous clinicians as adjuncts and guest lecturers. Students spend
approximately 25 hours in class each week. A portfolio and research proposal
or systematic review is required. Graduation from the program occurs in December.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES:
Clinical sites are located primarily in the Midwest. Students complete two 5-week
clinical internships in the summer between the fifth and sixth year. Three 10-week,
full-time clinical internships take place during the summer and fall after the
academic work is completed. Students are required to have a variety of clinical
experiences (acute, rehab, and outpatient).
FACULTY:
The core faculty is comprised of nine full-time faculty members. 66% hold post-professional
doctoral degrees, six are certified as a clinical specialist, and eight are engaged
in clinical practice. Over the past 3 years, the faculty has averaged four publications
in peer-reviewed journals. The faculty to student ratio is 1:24 for the first
three years and 1:14 for the last three years.
ENROLLMENT:
Maryville University has an enrollment of approximately 3,200 students. The physical
therapy program admits 40 students into its freshman class each year from a pool
of 100-200 qualified applicants. Approximately 15% of the students in the program
are transfer students. Currently, there are 243 students enrolled in the physical
therapy program.
ADMISSION:
The grade point average (GPA) of applicants admitted to the physical therapy
program for freshman entry was 3.75, and the average ACT composite was 25. The
first application review begins November 15. Application files must be completed
by November 1. Transfer students are also interviewed. A minimum 3.0 GPA, 24
on the ACT, 20 hours of observation in preferably two physical therapy settings,
and two letters of recommendation are required for admission.
OUTCOMES:
87% of admitted students graduate from the program (3-year average); 86% of the
graduates passed the licensure exam on the first try, 100% of the graduates passed
overall (3-year average); and 100% of those program graduates seeking employment
are employed (3-year average).
TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID:
The average tuition for the 2007-08 academic year is $18,600 for full-time students.
Room and board is $7,500 per year. General fees are $225 per semester for full-time
students, and books costs average $350 per semester. Lab fees are approximately
$180 per semester. Approximately 80 percent of the full-time undergraduate students
receive grants, loans or scholarships. For more information regarding the variety
of financial aid available, contact the Financial Aid Office at 314-529-9360.
STUDENT LIFE:
Maryville University is a private comprehensive institution located in the western
suburbs of St. Louis. Residence halls and new student apartments house approximately
34% of the full-time traditional student population. There are numerous activities
on campus, including a full complement of Division III intercollegiate athletics
and over 30 student organizations.
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Rockhurst University (A3, D5,
F1, PR)
PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
Brian McKiernan, PT, PhD
Physical Therapy Education
Rockhurst College
1100 Rockhurst Road
Kansas City MO 64110
Phone: 816/501-4059
Fax: 816/501-4643
Web Address: http://www.rockhurst.edu/pt/
Program E-mail: brian.mckiernan@rockhurst.edu
INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION:
Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities I
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM ACCREDITATION:
Date of Initial Accreditation: Bachelor's degree, May 1985 (no longer offered)
Master's degree, February 1993 (no longer admitting students) DPT degree, April
2004
Current Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Five Year History: Accreditation
Next Visit 2005
DEGREE CONFERRED: Doctor of Physical Therapy
GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This nine semester (3 full calendar year) program
is designed to educate the student as a general
practitioner in physical therapy. An emphasis on
critical thinking and ethical decision-making provides
the basis for a systems-based curriculum which
promotes the delivery of effective and compassionate
patient care. The University’s mission of “Learning,
Leadership, and Service in the Jesuit Tradition”
is reflected in all aspects of the physical therapy
program.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES:
Students participate in short-term, part-time clinical
experiences during the first year of the program.
In the second year, students complete a short-term,
full-time clinical experience. Beginning in the
third year, students participate in 33 weeks of
full-time clinical experience, including a specialty
assignment of their choice. Students are required
to participate in a variety of clinical experiences,
consistent with the general practice of physical
therapy. Clinical sites are available throughout
the United States.
FACULTY:
There are seven full-time and five part-time faculty
members. Of the full-time faculty 86% hold postprofessional
doctoral degrees, and six are engaged in clinical
practice. Over the past 3 years, the faculty has
averaged one publication in peer-reviewed journals.
The faculty to student ratio is 1:10.
ENROLLMENT:
Total enrollment for Rockhurst University is approximately
3,000 students. The physical therapy program accepts
up to 40 students each year. Total current enrollment
is 72 students (19 men, 53 women).
ADMISSION:
Graduate school applicants must have completed
a baccalaureate degree prior to enrollment and
should have a cumulative and science grade point
average of at least 3.00. Prerequisites include
English, communication, ethics, , , , biology,
chemistry, anatomy and physiology, physics, developmental
psychology, and statistics. Prospective students
can get more information about the program online
at http://www.rockhurst.edu/academic/pt/index.html
and can apply online at https://oracleweb.rockhurst.edu.
80% of qualified applicants are admitted to the
program (3-year average).
OUTCOMES:
85% of admitted students graduate from the program
(3-year average). 95.8% of graduates pass the licensure
examination on first try, 100% on re-take (3-year
average). 100% of graduates responding to surveys
reported finding a job within six months of graduation
(3-year average).
TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID:
Tuition is $490 per credit for graduate students.
Room and board is estimated at $2,425 to $2,895,
depending upon accommodations and occupancy. Ninety
percent of the full-time undergraduate students
receive some type of financial aid. For undergraduates,
62% of the total dollars from the institution are
in the form of grants. Loans and work-study programs
are also available. Seventy percent of full-time
graduate students receive financial aid, which
is primarily in the form of loans.
STUDENT LIFE:
Located in Kansas City, the Rockhurst University
comprises 10 buildings. Eighty-two percent of the
freshmen and 63% of the sophomores live on campus
in dorms. The student body is diverse, with representatives
from 26 states and 20 foreign countries. A townhouse
complex is available for upperclassmen and graduate
students. Intercollegiate athletics include soccer,
cross country, tennis, golf, volleyball, basketball,
tennis, softball, and baseball. The airport is
35 miles from the campus.
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Missouri State University (A3,
A4, D5, F1, PU)
Dr. Akinniran Oladehin -
Department Head
Department of Physical Therapy
Missouri State University
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897
Phone: (417)836-6179
Fax: (417)836-6229
Web Address: http://www.missouristate.edu/PhysicalTherapy/
Program E-mail: AOladehin@missouristate.edu
INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION:
Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities I
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM ACCREDITATION:
Date of Initial Accreditation: Master of Physical Therapy, April 2003
Current Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Next Visit 2008
Five Year History: Accreditation
DEGREE CONFERRED: Master of Physical Therapy
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Saint Louis University (A2, D5, F1, PR)
Irma S Ruebling, MA, PT -
Program Director
Department of Physical Therapy
Health Sciences Center
Saint Louis University
3437 Caroline Street, Room 1026
St Louis MO 63104
Phone: 314/577-8505
Fax: 314/577-8503
Web Address: http://www.slu.edu/doisycollege/pt/
Program E-mail: ruebling@slu.edu
INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION:
Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM ACCREDITATION:
Current Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Next Visit 2010
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Southwest Baptist University (A3,
A4, D5, F1, PR)
Steven G Lesh, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC -
Program Director
Department of Physical Therapy
Southwest Baptist University
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar MO 65613-2496
Phone: 417/326-1672
Fax: 417/326-1658
Web Address: http://www.sbuniv.edu/pt
Program E-mail: pt@sbuniv.edu
INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION:
Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities II
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM ACCREDITATION:
Date of Initial Accreditation: Master of Physical Therapy, October 1998 Doctor
of Physical Therapy, March 2005
Current Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Next Visit 2013
Five Year History: Accreditation
DEGREE CONFERRED: Master of Physical Therapy (no longer admitting students) Doctor
of Physical Therapy
GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The physical therapy department at Southwest Baptist University is dedicated
to providing society with physical therapists who engage in the art and science
of physical therapy with a Christian worldview. The graduate will be a clinician
generalist who is prepared to provide physical therapy services for a diverse
population in an evolving society and health care environment. Students enter
the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in August of each year and continue through
the program for 33 months straight until graduation in May of the third year.
The curriculum starts with and builds upon the foundational sciences progressing
to clinical application in order to achieve the mission and goals of the program.
The program follows the traditional semester calendar of the University with
some deviations during the summer months to accommodate for clinical education.
The sequencing of courses and clinical experiences are arranged to challenge
and develop independent, critical thinkers who recognize the value of physical
therapy and who can communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders. Students
engage in the professional practice expectations on a diverse patient and client
population throughout the lifespan. The faculty nurture and mentor students promoting
personal, professional and spiritual growth.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES:
Students experience two 8-week clinical rotations placed strategically during
the summer months at the end of year 1 and year 2 of the program. The curriculum
builds towards two final clinical rotations during the final academic semester
before graduation totaling 18 weeks. Clinical rotations at the minimum will include
one acute care hospital based experience, one outpatient orthopedic experience,
and one adult neuro-rehabilitation experience. The program encourages students
to seek opportunities to establish custom or specialized clinical experiences
to further broaden the experiences of the student. Students should prepare for
extra expenses including: transportation, housing, food, health exam, immunizations,
professional liability insurance, criminal background checks, and current CPR.
FACULTY:
There are eight full-time positions, six currently filled, and several part-time
faculty members. All of the core faculty members hold post-professional doctoral
degrees. Two of the core faculty and one part-time faculty are certified as clinical
specialists, and three are engaged in clinical practice. Over the past 3 years,
the faculty has averaged eight publications in peer-reviewed journals. The faculty
to student ratio is 1:8.
ENROLLMENT:
The program accepts up to 32 physical therapy students in each class for a total
of 96 students.
ADMISSION:
Applications may be obtained from the department of physical therapy at any time
during the year. Starting September 15 of each year, the program will begin considering
applications on an open basis for the class starting the following August. The
following requirements must be met before being admitted to the physical therapy
program (courses in progress during application process must be documented):
1) completion of a baccalaureate degree in any field, 2) completion of all prerequisite
courses with a minimum of a “C” grade and a 3.0 GPA in prerequisites (prerequisites
should not be taken pass/fail and include: a. general chemistry (2 semesters,
each w/lab), b. general physics (2 semesters, each w/lab); c. biology (to include:
general biology, anatomy and physiology (1 semester each or full year combined
sequence), d. statistics (1 course); e. psychology (two courses, excluding psychological
statistics), and f. pathophysiology is highly recommended, but not required),
3) earn a minimum overall grade point average (for all previous coursework or
highest degree attained) of 2.75, 4) complete general education requirements
including English composition and a computer applications course or documented
computer literacy, 5) completion of an application packet, 6) documented experience
or observation in the field of physical therapy, and 7) submit Graduate Record
Exam scores. A well-balanced foundation in liberal arts at the undergraduate
level is recommended. Experience forms are available from the physical therapy
office. International students need to contact the department or SBU catalog
for additional requirements including the TOEFL. Applicants not meeting the published
minimum standards may be considered for conditional enrollment. 60% of qualified
applicants are enrolled to the program (2-year average).
OUTCOMES:
92% of admitted students graduate from the program (3-year average). 100% of
graduates who sought employment over the past three years have been employed.
96% of students who graduated from December 2001 to December 2003 have passed
the licensure examination.
TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID:
The non-refundable application fee is $25. Tuition for the Doctor of physical
therapy program, August through July, is $16,500 per year paid in two installments.
A non-refundable $500 deposit, applied toward tuition, is due upon acceptance
into the program. Fees include a curriculum/lab fee of $320 per year, technology
fee of $135 per semester, health fee of $34 per year, parking $40 per year, and
graduation fee of $60. Fees apply to the 2005-2006 year. Please contact the Office
of Student Financial Planning for assistance in applying for a Federal Stafford
Student Loan.
STUDENT LIFE:
SBU is located in Bolivar, Missouri, a town of 7,000 people with a low crime
rate and strong community values. Located in the heart of southwest Missouri,
Bolivar is just 30 minutes north of Springfield, 2 1/2 hours south of Kansas
City, and 3 1/2 hours west of St. Louis.
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University of Missouri-Columbia (D6,
F1, PU)
Last Updated by Program: 03/07/2007
Address:
Department of Physical Therapy
School of Health Professions
University of Missouri - Columbia
106 Lewis Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Phone:
(573)882-7103
Fax:
(573)884-8369
Web Address:
http://www.umshp.org/pt/
Program E-mail:
minorm@health.missouri.edu
PROGRAM DIRECTOR:
Marian A Minor, PT, PhD -
Chair
INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION:
Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools
Carnegie Classification: Research Universities (very high research activity)
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM ACCREDITATION:
Date of Initial Accreditation: Bachelor’s degree, March 1965 (no longer offered)
Master’s degree, May 1998 (no longer admitting
students) Doctoral degree, March 2007
Current Accreditation Status:
Accreditation
Next Visit
2011
Five Year History:
Accreditation
DEGREE CONFERRED:
Doctor of Physical Therapy
GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The 3-year professional curriculum averages 20
class hours per week during the fall and winter
semesters. Three summer sessions are included.
The last three semesters are offered in 8-week
blocks with clinical education alternating with
problem-based learning activities. Graduation is
in May.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES:
Clinical education is available at more than 150
affiliating institutions located throughout the
United States. Diverse clinical settings, including
rural opportunities, are scheduled in order to
prepare the graduate for a wide range of employment
options. Qualifying students may design a unique
clinical rotation to meet specific interests.
FACULTY:
There are eleven full-time and six part-time faculty
members. Five of the full-time faculty hold post-professional
doctoral degrees, two are certified as clinical
specialists and two are doctoral candidates. Faculty
members are engaged in active research programs,
present at scientific conferences and publish regularly
in peer-reviewed journals. The faculty to student
ratio is 1:11.
ENROLLMENT:
Total enrollment for the university is 26,000 students.
The Department of Physical Therapy accepts up to
40 students per year. Transfer students are admitted
at the beginning of the professional program.
ADMISSION:
Admission is competitive, and is separate from
admission to the University. A bachelor’s degree,
or at least 90 completed college credits with a
grade point average of 3.5 or higher is required
for consideration for admission to the professional
program. The grade point average of recently accepted
classes has been 3.5. Applicants must submit GRE
scores. Prerequisites include approximately 5 semester
hours in each: biology, chemistry, and physiology;
and 8 semester hours of physics. Additional science,
mathematics, and social sciences are also required.
Applications must be postmarked on or before January
24th. Application materials are available on the
Department website http://www.umshp.org/pt/ or
may be requested after October 1. Applicants with
a bachelor’s degree must also apply to the Graduate
School.
OUTCOMES:
98% of admitted students graduate from the program
(3-year average); 100% of the graduates passed
the licensure exam (3-year average); and 99% of
those program graduates responding to surveys are
employed (3-year average).
TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID:
In-state undergraduate tuition and SHP Professional
fees for the 2005-06 academic year are $325 a credit
hour for Missouri residents ($486 credit/hour for
non-residents). There are also charges for student
health, activity and recreation and computer fees.
The cost for room and board for undergraduates
is about $6,220. Books and supplies total about
$1,500, and clinical education travel to four sites
for 6-12 weeks average about $2,500. The Office
of Financial Aid (573/882-7506) addresses all questions
regarding loans, scholarships, and work-study options.
You may also access the web site at http://sfa.missouri.edu/index.php.
The office is located at 11 Jesse Hall, Columbia,
Missouri, 65211.
STUDENT LIFE:
"Mizzou" was established in Columbia
in 1839 as the first public university in the Louisiana
Purchase Territory. The university is made up of
19 schools and colleges, is a member of the Asociation
of American Universities (AAU), and is one of the
most complete institutions in the nation. Physical
Therapy is in the newest free-standing entity-the
School of Health Professions. MU is the state's
premier public institution for graduate and professional
training including medicine, law, veterinary medicine,
nursing, and health professions. As a land-grant
institution, the university offers a wide range
of majors and extension programs. It is internationally
known for its School of Journalism. Dormitory,
Greek, and off-campus housing are available. Recreational
and library facilities are outstanding. The university
is part of the Big Twelve intercollegiate and intramural
sports programs.
Attention Program Directors, corrections to program
data should be directed to the Accreditation Department
at Accreditation@apta.org or 1-800-999-2782 x3245.
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Washington University (A4, D5, F1, PR)
Susan S Deusinger, PhD, PT-
Director
Program in Physical Therapy
Washington University
School of Medicine
Campus Box 8502
4444 Forest Park Blvd, Suite 1101
St Louis MO 63108
Phone: 314/286-1400
Fax: 314/286-1410
Web Address: http://pt.wustl.edu/
Program E-mail: ptprog@wustl.edu
INSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION:
Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive
PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM ACCREDITATION:
Date of Initial Accreditation: Bachelor’s degree, June 1942 (no longer offered)
Master’s degree, March 1988 (no longer offered, last class graduated December
2002) DPT degree, May 2000
Current Accreditation Status: Accreditation
Next Visit 2008
Five Year History: Accreditation
DEGREE CONFERRED: Doctor of Physical Therapy
GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The program embraces the view that the area of expertise unique to physical therapy
is movement dysfunction. The clinical science of physical therapy is both knowledge
of the structure and function of the human organism drawn from the basic biomedical
and physical sciences and knowledge of human behavior derived from the social
and behavioral sciences. The curriculum is designed to train students to examine
a patient for the presence of a movement-related condition, determine a diagnosis
and prognosis and, as indicated intervene directly and/or refer to another practitioner.
Courses are organized by topic and combine lecture and lab format as is appropriate.
The first year begins in August and includes two academic semesters followed
by eight weeks of full-time clinical experience in May. The second year includes
two academic semesters, an interim eight-week, full-time clinical experience
in January. The third year begins with a 10-week, full-time clinical experience,
a 12-week, full-time clinical experience and concludes with a 15-week semester
that ends in May. Students are required to learn and integrate material from
all of the sciences relevant to clinical practice and understand the impact of
structure, function, disease, and aging on the ability of the human body to move,
function, and respond to treatment. Students use their understanding of scientific
principles and knowledge to support their clinical decisions, and interact with
patients in an effective, ethical, and compassionate manner. Students spend an
average of 32 hours per week in class each semester, with a substantial amount
of class time dedicated to developing technical and problem-solving skills, using
classmates, patients, and written case studies, which are increasingly complex.
While approximately 170 individuals are involved in teaching our students, 23
of them have offices in the department and are regarded as primary faculty. Strengths
of the program include the use of a large, diverse community-based faculty, a
strong emphasis on clinical practice and research as faculty responsibilities,
and the extent and breadth of our clinical education component.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCES:
Students participate in part-time clinical experiences for a total of 80 hours
in the first semester and 45 hours in the second semester of the first year of
study. Two 8-week, full-time clinical experiences are scheduled, the first one
immediately following the second semester, and the second one between semesters
three and four. One 10-week, full-time experience is completed after the fourth
semester followed by a 12-week, full-time clinical experience prior to the start
of the fifth semester (which begins in January). Clinical sites are offered throughout
the United States. Students are required to have a variety of experiences to
facilitate becoming general practitioners.
FACULTY:
There are 24 full-time and 2 part-time faculty members. Of the primary faculty
92% hold post-professional doctoral degrees, 3 are certified as clinical specialists
and 16 are engaged in clinical practice. Over the past 2 years, the faculty has
averaged 41 publications in peer-reviewed journals annually. The faculty-to-student
ratio is 1:6.9.
ENROLLMENT:
Washington University has a total enrollment of 13,020 students. Over the last
three years, the physical therapy program has selected an average of 60 students
from an average pool of 145 national and international applicants. A total of
179 students are currently enrolled in the program.
ADMISSION:
Students must have a baccalaureate degree prior to enrollment and must submit
scores from the Graduate Record Examination. CPR and first aid certification
are also required prior to enrollment. The grade point average for the class
entering in 2004-05 was 3.60 on a 4.0 scale. The following prerequisite courses
are required: 1 year in each: physics (w/lab), chemistry (w/lab), and biology,
English (including English composition), and psychology (including abnormal psychology).
Courses in anatomy, physiology, trigonometry, statistics, social sciences, and
the humanities are also required. Applications are available in mid-July and
must be submitted no later than March 1, unless special circumstances prevail,
or with extension considered on a year-to-year basis. The program uses a rolling
admissions process where applications are reviewed in the order in which they
are completed, and decisions are sent out immediately following each meeting
of the Admissions Committee. The review process normally begins in late fall
and ends in May. 78% of qualified applicants are admitted to the program (3-year
average).
OUTCOMES:
98% of admitted students graduate from the program (3-year average). 93% of our
students who graduated in 2004 have passed the physical therapy national licensure
exam on their first attempt (national average is 73%). The majority of our students
accepted positions of their choice (many having multiple offers) by graduation,
while the remainder accepted positions within three months of graduation.
TUITION, FEES AND FINANCIAL AID:
For the 2005-06 academic year, tuition is $13,207 per semester with a $543 per
credit fee for each clinical experience. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment
is $600. At this time approximately 88% of students in the physical therapy program
are receiving some form of financial aid, which is awarded on the basis of financial
need or academic merit.
STUDENT LIFE:
A dormitory housing medical, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and health
administration students is located on the Medical School campus. Apartments are
plentiful in the area. The university offers multiple opportunities for students
to participate in intramural sports. The Program in Physical Therapy is located
on Washington University’s medical campus in the heart of St. Louis. Located
near multiple attractions including the St. Louis Zoo, Missouri Botanical Gardens,
St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis Museum of History, the St. Louis Science Center,
and Forest Park, including recreational activities such as bicycling and jogging
paths, golf courses and tennis courts. The city is served by Lambert International
Airport, and public transportation is also available.
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Ozarks Technical Community College
Becky Crocker, PT, DPT Instructor and ACCE
Address: 1001 East Chestnut Expressway Springfield,
MO 65802
Program Coordinator: Becky McKnight, M.S, P.T.
Phone: (417)447-8838
Fax: (417)447-8806
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Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Programs
Linn State Technical College (A2, A3, D2, F2,
PU)
Marlene L Medin, PT -
Program Director
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Linn State Technical College
Capital Region Medical Center
c/o Outpatient Physical Therapy
1125 Madison
Jefferson City MO 65101
Phone: 573/632-5624 ext 1646
Fax: 573/632-5990
Missouri Western State College (A2, D2, F1, PU)
Initial Probationary Accredidation -
William N Copeland, MA, PT
Assistant Professor and Program Director
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Department of Biology
Missouri Western State College
4525 Downs Drive
St Joseph MO 64507-2294
Phone: 816/271-4251
Fax: 816/271-4552
Ozarks Technical Community
College (D2, PU)
John Lowry, Bs, PT -
Program Coordinator
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Ozarks Technical Community College
1417 North Jefferson
Springfield MO 65802
417/895-7100; 417/895-7156
Fax: 417/895-7161
Penn Valley Community College (A2, A3, D2, F1,
PU)
Gwen Robertson, MA, PT
Education Coordinator
Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Penn Valley Community College
3201 Southwest Trafficway
Kansas City MO 64111-2764
Phone: 816/759-4231 -
Fax: 816/759-4553
E-mail: robertsn@pennvalley.cc.mo.us
St Louis Community College
at Meramec (A2, D2,
F4, PU)
Julie A. High, MS, PT -
Director
St Louis Community College at Meramec
11333 Big Bend Boulevard
St Louis MO 63122
Phone: 314/984-7385 -
Fax: 314/984-7250
(Expansion program - distance learning site)
Southeast Missouri State
University 5/99 (PU)
Eugene D Hashley, MSEd, PT -
Program Director
Physical Therapist Assistant Program - MS7650
Southeast Missouri State University
One University Plaza
Cape Girardeau MO 63701
573/986-6199
Fax: 573/651-5150
Key
(A1) Program has multiple admission dates
(A2) Program admits students at the freshman level
(A3) Program admits transfer students
(A4) Program requires Bachelor's degree for admission
(A5) Program admits women students only
(A6) Program is designed for PTAs
(A7) Program accepts candidates for 2nd Bachelor's
degree
(D1) Program culminates in AA or AS degree
(D2) Program culminates in AAS degree
(D3) Program culminates in Bachelor's degree
(D4) Program culminates in combined BA/MA degrees
(D5) Program culminates in Master's degree
(D6) Program culminates in Doctoral degree
(D7) Degree is obtained from affiliating college/university
(D8) Program offers certificate
(E1) Program is offered at multiple sites
(E2) Program is offered in multiple formats
(E3) Program has accredited expansion programs
(E4) Program is expansion of accredited program
(E5) Institution offers both PT and PTA programs
(F1) Program is offered in full-time day format
(F2) Program is offered in full-time evening format
(F3) Program is offered in week-end format
(F4) Program is offered in part-time day format
(F5) Program is offered in part-time evening format
(F6) Program is offered in language other than
English
(PU) Public
