The following list includes the names of higher education institutions that offer a postprofessional DPT (Transition) program for US-licensed physical therapists. Programs are listed according to delivery method. Please keep in mind that the programs are not always referred to as "transition" programs; other descriptors include "bridge," "postprofessional," "transitional," or "DPT."
One element shared by all of the transition programs is that they are offered to US-licensed physical therapists; that is, graduates of an accredited physical therapist professional education program. Postprofessional DPT (Transition) programs are not accredited by CAPTE as it currently accredits only professional (entry-level) physical therapy programs. This list of postprofessional DPT programs is provided as a readily accessible resource for physical therapists, however this does not connote approval or endorsement of these programs by the American Physical Therapy Association.
If you have any questions about the list or have information about other transition programs, please contact Jody Frost at jodyfrost@apta.org or 800/999-2782, ext 3201.
Onsite Only Programs
CALIFORNIA
Loma Linda University
School of Allied Health Professions
Nichol Hall, Room A-620A
Loma Linda, CA 92350
909/558-4632, ext 83171
Fax: 909/558-4291
Everett Lohman, III, PT, DSc, OCS
The Ola Grimsby Institute
4420 Hotel Circle Court, Ste 210
San Diego, CA 92108
619/298-4116
Fax: 619/298-4225
Carmi S. Bowlin, Program Coordinator
University of California San Francisco/San Francisco State University
Graduate Program in Physical Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
1500 Owens St., Suite 400
Box 0736
San Francisco, CA 94143-0736
415/514-6774
Fax: 415/514-6778
Kimberly S. Topp, PT, PhD (UCSF campus)
Linda Wanek, PT, PhD (SFSU campus)
California State University Fresno/University of California, San Francisco
2345 San Ramon Ave, MH #29
Fresno, CA 93611
559/278-2625
Fax: 559/278-3008
Peggy R Trueblood, PT, PhD
This degree is only for licensed MPT graduates. The degree is offered jointly with University of California, San Francisco.
IOWA
St. Ambrose University
518 W. Locust St.
Davenport, IA 52803
563/333-6405
Fax: 563/333-6410
Kevin P. Farrell, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston University
Sargent College of Heath and Rehabilitation Sciences
635 Commonwealth Ave.
Room 519
Boston, MA 02215
866/232-0232, ext 3278
Fax: 617/353-9463
info@dptdegree.com
Diane Heislein, PT, DPT, MS, OCS
NEW YORK
New York University
380 Second Ave.
New York, NY 10010
212/998-9400
Fax: 212/995-4190
Ann Goerdt, PT, PhD
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Stony Brook Campus:
Health Sciences Center, Level 2
School of Health Technology and Management
Stony Brook, NY 11794-8201
Manhattan Campus:
401 Park Ave. South, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016
All inquiries:
631/444-6774
Fax: 631/444-6305
Kyle Hewson, PT, EdD
Touro College School of Health Sciences
Post Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
1700 Union Blvd.
Bay Shore, NY 11706
631/665-1600, ext 6276/6277
Frances Corio, PT, PhD, OCS
OHIO
The Ohio State University
Graduate Studies
School of Allied Medical Professions
453 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210-1234
614/292-5921
Fax: 614/292-0210
John A. Buford, PT, PhD
For OSU MPT graduates currently licensed in Ohio.
PENNSYLVANIA
Chatham University
Department of Physical Therapy
Woodland Rd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412/365-1199
Fax: 412/365-1213
Patricia A. Downey, PT, PhD, OCS
TENNESSEE
East Tennessee State University
Department of Physical Therapy
Box 70624
Johnson City, TN 37614-1709
423/439-8275
Joyce Arnall
UTAH
The University of Utah
Department of Physical Therapy
520 Wakara Way
Suite 302
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
801/585-3122
Fax: 801/585-5629
Joyce Bawden
The following list includes the names of higher education institutions that offer a postprofessional DPT (Transition) program for US-licensed physical therapists. Programs are listed according to delivery method. Please keep in mind that the programs are not always referred to as "transition" programs; other descriptors include "bridge," "postprofessional," "transitional," or "DPT."
One element shared by all of the transition programs is that they are offered to US-licensed physical therapists; that is, graduates of an accredited physical therapist professional education program. Postprofessional DPT (Transition) programs are not accredited by CAPTE as it currently accredits only professional (entry-level) physical therapy programs. This list of postprofessional DPT programs is provided as a readily accessible resource for physical therapists, however this does not connote approval or endorsement of these programs by the American Physical Therapy Association.
If you have any questions about the list or have information about other transition programs, please contact Jody Frost at jodyfrost@apta.org or 800/999-2782, ext 3201.
Distance Learning Only Programs
ALABAMA
Alabama State University
Physical Therapy Program
915 South Jackson Street Montgomery, AL 36104-5732
334/229-7463
Fax: 334/229-4945
Bernandette Williams-York, PT, DSc, GCS
ARIZONA
A.T. Still University
Arizona School of Health Sciences
5850 Still Circle
Mesa, AZ 85206
Fax: 480/219-6100
Tammy Roehling, PT, DPT
480/219-6187
CALIFORNIA
The Ola Grimsby Institute
4420 Hotel Circle Court, Ste 210
San Diego, CA 92108
619/298-4116
Fax: 619/298-4225
Carmi S. Bowlin, Program Coordinator
FLORIDA
University of South Florida
School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences
College of Medicine 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd, MDC 77
Tampa, FL 33612
Fax: 813/974-8915
William S. Quillen, PT, PhD, FACSM
Note: For Florida resident and licensed physical therapists only
ILLINOIS
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Department of Physical Therapy
3333 Green Bay Rd.
North Chicago, IL 60064
847/578-8694
Fax: 847/578-8816
Donna Frownfelter, PT, DPT, MA, CSS, RRT, FCCP
IOWA
Des Moines University
Postprofessional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
3200 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312
515/271-1597
Fax: 515/271-1597
Traci Bush, PT, DPT, OTR/L, DHS
MAINE
University of New England
Department of Physical Therapy
716 Stevens Ave.
Portland, ME 04103
800/477-4863
Fax: 207/221-4898
Peggy Warden, Associate Director of Graduate Admissions
MASSACHUSETTS
Boston University
Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
635 Commonwealth Ave.
Room 519
Boston, MA 02215
866/232-0232, ext 3278
Fax: 617/353-9463
info@dptdegree.com
Diane Heislein, PT, DPT, MS, OCS
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Department of Physical Therapy
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Charlestown Navy Yard
36 First Ave.
Boston, MA 02129
617/724-7592
Fax: 617/726-8022
Cynthia Zadai, PT, MS, CCS, FAPTA
Northeastern University
College of Professional Studies
Bouve College of Health Science
101 Belvidere Street
Boston, MA 02115
617/304-9253
Susan M. Lowe, PT, DPT, MS, GCS
Simmons College
School of Health Sciences at Simmons
Physical Therapy DPT Bridge Program
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115-5898
617/521-2638
Fax: 617/521-3032
Z Annette Iglarsh, PT, PhD, MBA
MICHIGAN
University of Michigan- Flint
Physical Therapy Department
Room. 2157 WSW Bldg.
303 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48502-1950
810/762-3373
Fax: 810/766-6668
Cindy A. Pfalzer, PT, PhD, FACSM, FAPTA
Wayne State University
Department of Health Care Sciences
Physical Therapy Program
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
259 Mack Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
313/577-4643
Susan Ann Talley, PT, DPT, MA
MINNESOTA
The College of St. Scholastica
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
1200 Kenwood Ave.
Duluth, MN 55811
218/723-6472
Fax: 218/723-6472
Kristine Carlson
MONTANA
University of Montana
School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science
135 Skaggs Bldg
Missoula, MT 59812-4680
406/243-4027
Fax: 406/243-2795
Steve Tepper, PT, PhD
Distance learning except for one on-site weekend course on Professionalism
NEW YORK
Dominican College
470 Western Hwy
Orangeburg, NY 10962
845/359-7800
Valerie Olson, PT, PhD
NORTH CAROLINA
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Division of Physical Therapy
Bondurant Hall Suite 3000 CB #7135
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7135
919/966-4708
Fax: 919/966-3678
Karen McCulloch, PT, PhD, NCS
PENNSYLVANIA
Arcadia University
450 South Easton Rd.
Glenside, PA 19038
215/572-2863
Fax: 215/572-2157
Phil McClure, PT, PhD
Temple University
Department of Physical Therapy
3307 N Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Carole Tucker, Director of Graduate Studies
SOUTH DAKOTA
The University of South Dakota
Physical Therapy Department
School of Health Sciences
414 East Clark St.
Vermillion, SD 57069
605/677-6556
Fax: 605/677-6745
Patrick S. Cross, PT, DPT, EMT-B, RHF
TENNESSEE
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Department of Physical Therapy
615 McCallie Ave.
Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598
423/425-4747
Fax: 423/425-2215
Cathie-Smith, PT, PhD
TEXAS
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
School of Allied Health Sciences
1400 S Coulter #4900
Amarillo, TX 79106
806/354-5595
Fax: 806/354-5591
Lois Stickley, PT, PhD
University of the Incarnate Word
School of Physical Therapy
4301 Broadway, CPO 412
San Antonio, TX 78209
Phone: 210-283-6477
Fax: 210-283-6475
Sue Klappa PT, PhD, director, postprofessional program
University of Texas Medical Branch
School of Health Professions
301 University Blvd.
Galveston, TX 77555-1144
409/772-3068
Fax: 409/747-1613
Christine Baker, PT, EdD, transition DPT program coordinator
Carolyn Utsey, PT, PhD, program chair
VIRGINIA
Shenandoah University*
333 W. Cork St.
Winchester, VA 22601
540/665-5523
Fax: 540/665-5530
Janine Hatch, PT, DPT, MS, GCS, associate director transition DPT program
*Program has one weekend onsite seminar
The following list includes the names of higher education institutions that offer a postprofessional DPT (Transition) program for US-licensed physical therapists. Programs are listed according to delivery method. Please keep in mind that the programs are not always referred to as "transition" programs; other descriptors include "bridge," "postprofessional," "transitional," or "DPT."
One element shared by all of the transition programs is that they are offered to US-licensed physical therapists; that is, graduates of an accredited physical therapist professional education program. Postprofessional DPT (Transition) programs are not accredited by CAPTE as it currently accredits only professional (entry-level) physical therapy programs. This list of postprofessional DPT programs is provided as a readily accessible resource for physical therapists, however this does not connote approval or endorsement of these programs by the American Physical Therapy Association.
If you have any questions about the list or have information about other transition programs, please contact Jody Frost at jodyfrost@apta.org or 800/999-2782, ext 3201.
Combination of Onsite and Distance Learning Programs
ARIZONA
University of Medical Sciences Arizona
4600 E Washington Street
Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85034
480/442-8059
Fax: 623/335-7442
Email: info@umsaz.org
Janice Pitts, PT, PhD
CALIFORNIA
Chapman University
One University Dr.
Orange, CA 92866
714/744-7620
Fax: 714/744-7621
Jacklyn Heino Brechter, PT, PhD
The Ola Grimsby Institute
4420 Hotel Circle Court, Ste 210
San Diego, CA 92108
619/298-4116
Fax: 619/298-4225
Carmi S. Bowlin, Program Coordinator
Western University of Health Sciences
309 E Second St.
Pomona, CA 91766
909/469-5293
Fax: 909/469-5692
Denise Schilling, PT, PhD
COLORADO
Regis University
Department of Physical Therapy, G4
3333 Regis Blvd.
Denver, CO 80221-1099
303/458-4268, Outside of Denver 800/388-2366, ext. 4344
Fax: 303/964-5474
dpt@regis.edu
Tim Noteboom, PT, PhD
FLORIDA
Nova Southeastern University
Terry Building, Physical Therapy Department
3200 South University Dr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328-2018
954/262-1274
Fax: 954/262-1783
Bini Litwin, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
1 University Blvd.
St Augustine, FL 32086-5783
904/826-0084
Fax: 904/827-0069
Jodi Liphart, PT, DHSC, NCS
IDAHO
Idaho State University
PO Box 8045
Pocatello, ID 83209
800/797-4781 or 208/282-4095
Fax: 208/282-4962
Alex Urfer, PT, PhD
ILLINOIS
Governors State University
Department of Physical Therapy
College of Health and Human Services
One University Park
University Park, IL 60466-0975
708/534-7290
Fax: 708/534-1647
Ann Vendrely, PT, EdD, DPT, tDPT
Northern Illinois University
School of Allied Health and Communicative Disorders
Physical Therapy Program
DeKalb, IL 60015
815/753-1383
MJ Blaschak, PT, PhD, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator
INDIANA
Krannert School of Physical Therapy University of Indianapolis
1400 East Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697
317/788-3495 or 800/232-8634, ext 3495
Fax: 317/788-3542
Peter Rundquist, PT, PhD
Anne Hardwick, Director Marketing & Admissions
KENTUCKY
EIM Institute for Health Professions in Partnership with Private Practice Section
Larry Benz, DPT, MBA
13000 Equity Place
Louisville, KY 40223
888/709-7096 | 502/413-6184
Fax: 502/371-8252
Marilyn M Doerr, MBA
EIM Institute for Health Professions
Julie Whitman, PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
13000 Equity Place
Louisville, KY 40223
888/709-7096 | 502/413-6184
Fax: 502/971-8252
Jessica Dugan, PT
(DPT with focus in musculoskeletal management)
NeuroRecovery Training Institute
Mary Schmidt, PT, DPT
13000 Equity Place
Louisville, KY 40223
888/742-9588, 502-550-0401
Marilyn M Doerr, MBA
(DPT with a focus in neurology)
Program begins July 2013
MASSACHUSETTS
MGH Institute of Health Professions
Department of Physical Therapy
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Charlestown Navy Yard
36 First Ave.
Boston, MA 02129
617/724-7592
Fax: 617/726-8022
Cynthia Zadai, PT, MS, CCS, FAPTA
MICHIGAN
Andrews University
Department of Physical Therapy
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0420
800/827-2878 | 269/471-6076
Fax: 269/471-2867
Kathy Berglund, PT, ATC, OCS
Wayne State University
Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
259 Mack Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
313/577-5523
Fax: 313/577-6367
Heather Sandlin, Academic Services Officer
MISSISSIPPI
University of Mississippi Medical Center
SHRP/Physical Therapy Program
2500 N. State St.
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
601/984-6330
Fax: 601/815-1715
Kim Curbow-Wilcox, PT, PhD, NCS
Mark Weber, PT, PhD, SCS, ATC
MISSOURI
Saint Louis University
Edward and Margaret School of Allied Health Professions
Department of Physical Therapy
3437 Caroline St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
314/977-8505
Fax: 314/977-8513
Margaret Herning, PT, PhD
This program will be phased out January 2012.
NEVADA
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Department of Physical Therapy
4505 Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89154-3029
702/895-3003
Fax: 702/895-4883
Harvey Wallmann, PT, DSc, SCS, LAT, ATC, CSCS
For UNLV graduates only.
NEW JERSEY
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Postprofessional DPT Program
101 Vera King Farris Drive
Galloway, NJ 08205
609/652-4416
Fax: 609/652-4858
Elaine Bukowski, PT, DPT, MS, (D) ABDA Emeritus Professor
(fall and spring courses only offered)
NEW YORK
D'Youville College
230 Porter Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14203
716/829-7702
Fax: 716/829-8137
Pamela Bartlo, PT, DPT, CCS
Ithaca College - Rochester Center
Department of Physical Therapy
1100 South Goodman St
Rochester, NY 14260
585/340-9614
Fax: 585/292-6431
Ernest Nalete, PT, EdD
For Ithaca College MSPT graduates only.
New York Institute of Technology
Room 501
Northern Blvd.
Old Westbury, NY 11568
516/686-7692
Dr. Ahmed Elokda, PT, PhD
*90% of courses are online, some electives are onsite in a 1-2 weekend format
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Department of Physical Therapy
Room 2227 Silverman Hall
750 Adams St.
Syracuse, NY 13214-1834
315/464-6918
Dr. Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD
Utica College
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
1600 Burrstone Rd.
Utica, NY 13502-4892
315/223-2525
Fax: 315/792-3248
Denise M. McVay, PT, DPT, GCS
PENNSYLVANIA
Misericordia University
Physical Therapy Department
301 Lake St.
Dallas, PA 18612
570/674-6467
Fax: 570/674-1452
Kelley A. Moran, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
For Misericordia MSPT graduates only.
Drexel University
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Post Professional DPT Program
245 N. 15th St.
Mail Stop 502
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215/762-4680
Fax: 215/762-3886
Jane Fedorczyk, PT, PhD, CHT, ATC
Not accepting enrollment after Fall 2012
Thomas Jefferson University
Department of Physical Therapy
130 South 9th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5233
215/503-3499
Dr. Margaret Ayres, PhD, MS
Widener University
Institute for Physical Therapy Education
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
610/499-1277
Bob Wellmon, PT, PhD, NCS
TENNESSEE
University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center
Department of Physical Therapy
930 Madison Ave.
Suite 640
Memphis, TN 38163
901/448-5888
Fax: 901/448-1441
Pamela D. Ritzline, PT, EdD
TEXAS
Hardin-Simmons University (in partnership with Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions)
2200 Hickory
HSU Box 16065
Abilene, TX 79698-6065
325/670-5860 or 325/670-5828
Fax: 325/670-5868
Martha R. Hinman, PT, EdD
Texas Woman's University (Dallas)
School of Physical Therapy
8194 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75231
214/706-2300
Fax: 214/706-2361
Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, PCS, associate director
Texas Woman's University (Houston)
School of Physical Therapy
1130 MD Anderson Blvd
Houston TX 77030-7897
713/794-2070
Fax: 713/794-2071
Sharon L. Olson, PT, PhD, Director
UTAH
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
561 East 1860 South
Provo, UT 84606
801/734-6832
Toll-free: 866/780-4107
Fax: 801/375-2125
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