Undergraduate Degree

The DPT Program at CMU is designed for students who have already received their baccalaureate degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited institution, or are in their final year of undergraduate studies.  Applicants must have earned a minimum 3.0 grade point average in prerequisite and overall undergraduate academic course work, with no grade below a 2.0 in each prerequisite course.

Prerequisite Courses and Equivalencies

At the time you apply for admission to the DPT Program, you must have completed (or be no more than two classes from completing) the following prerequisite courses.  Prerequisites must be completed within six years of when the program matriculates.

Check course equivalencies from other institutions.

Note:  If PSY 211 is taken to meet the statistics requirement, it cannot be used for the psychology credit  hour requirement also.

Career Exploration

A minimum of 50 hours of time is required to explore physical therapy as a career in at least two different professional settings.  Career exploration can include volunteer work, observation hours, or work experience with a licensed physical therapist, as well as interviews and professional journal reading.   

Interview

The CMU DPT Review Committee evaluates each applicant's credentials and selects candidates for a formal interview.  Interviews are held each January and acceptance letters are sent out in February.

Technical Standards

All candidates interviewing for admission and students admitted into the DPT Program are expected to demonstrate the attributes and meet the expectations listed in the Technical Standards.  These Technical Standards are required for admission and must be maintained throughout a student's participation in the program.  Click on Technical Standards the for more information.