Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Professional Degree
CSUN's Department of Physical Therapy an entry level 3 year Doctorate Program. Fully Accredited by WASC and CAPTE.
We only accept students once a year for Fall semester in August. A Bachelors degree is required before the start of the program (any major is accepted). A Masters degree is not required to apply.
Physical therapists are licensed medical professionals who provide services aimed at preventing the onset and/or slowing the progression of conditions resulting from injury, disease, and other causes. There are more than 120,000 licensed physical therapists in the US practicing in a variety of settings which include:
- outpatient clinics
- inpatient rehabilitation facilities
- skilled nursing facilities
- homes
- educational and research centers
- school settings
- hospices
- industrial & other occupational environments
- fitness centers
- sports training facilities
About PT at CSUN:
- PT Department Brochure
- Essential Functions for Physical Therapy Students
- DPT Costs for Students
- Mission Statement
- Student Learning Outcomes
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
