Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - Transition

APPLICATIONS

Full application materials are available at this web site and by mail, with a November 15 deadline for Spring, and a July 15 deadline for Fall. Students can NOT apply to the tDPT Program to begin coursework during a summer session, but may take ONE class during a summer session without being accepted into the program as a (non-matriculated student).

The requirements for admissions for ALL applicants include:

• Proof of license in the United States
• An official transcript from the institution from where you received your physical therapy degree (this includes ALL Temple graduates)
• Resume
• Two references from clinical colleagues (one of whom is a supervisor)
• Statement of personal goals

Please Note: Only applicants from Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) are eligible for admission.  To determine if the program from which your graduated has received CAPTE accreditation, click on the following link APTA | CAPTE.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

Applicants who have entry-level master’s degrees and who are NOT graduates of Temple’s MPT program will need to provide:

Course descriptions for their entry-level program at the time the course was taken by the applicant.  These course descriptions may be found in course syllabi, or in University Bulletins. The University Bulletin is a document of record, generally available from the University registrar, the University library, or at the University’s web site.

The Admissions Committee has already reviewed many programs across the country. Click here to check to see if your program is on the list (program list). If your program appears on the list, you do not need to send us further materials.

Applicants who have entry-level baccalaureate or certificate preparation will need to provide:

A completed Student Assessment of Curricular Needs, indicating your own assessment of whether your experiences have met various course requirements. It allows you to assess your practice activities, your previous graduate education, any clinical specializations, and any organized teaching experience. (Student assessment form)

Evidence to support this assessment should include:

• Transcripts and course descriptions for any graduate courses you wish to use
• Proof of clinical certification.  If other than ABPTS certification, provide a description of the certification program.
• Course syllabi with a description of your role as an instructor in the courses.
• If you want to request consideration for using your practice activities to waive any coursework, you should contact

Mathews Thomas PT, DPT, MSPT, CSCS, CKTP

Director of the tDPT Program at:

 mathews.thomas@temple.edu