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Arkansas State University Physical Therapy
Department of Physical Therapy P O Box 910 State University AR 72467 United States
+1 870.972.3591
ptadmissions@astate.edu http://www.astate.edu/conhp/pt/
1996
Program Description

Arkansas State University's Physical Therapy Department offers the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) in a three year format with a new class starting every Summer Semester (June). Graduation occurs in May at the end of the third academic year. 

We are fortunate in PT to have well prepared, high energy faculty as well as tremendous resources on campus that provide a variety of unique learning opportunities for our students. Some of the unique resources we have on campus include:

* HippoTherapy Center, directed by Farley Schweighart, Professor of Physical Therapy

* Beck PRIDE Center, a program specifically designed to aid America's wounded veterans. 

* Clinical services are provided by physical therapy faculty and students on our campus.

* Speech and Hearing Center, a comprehensive clinical facility staffed by the Department of Communication Disorders that offers interdisciplinary, clinical, and research opportunities for our faculty and students.

* Reynolds Center for Health Sciences Center - This facility includes two PT research labs equipped with state of the art equipment. 

* Schroth Based Physical Therapy - a Scoliosis rehab, directed by Dr. Shawn Drake, Professor of Physical Therapy.

We are one of only a few universities in the country to offer both the DPT degree and the PTA degree.

The Department of Physical Therapy is located in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at ASTATE. The interdisciplinary nature of our college affords our students and faculty many opportunities for interdisciplinary education and research.
General
Program offers a guaranteed freshman admission pathway?
No
Dual Degrees
Will the professional (entry-level) PT program offer a satellite or branch campus to applicants during the upcoming admissions cycle?
No
Admission Interviews
Program conducts interviews as part of the admissions process?
No
Deposits
Is a Deposit Required for Accepted Applicants?
Yes
Total cumulative deposit
$500
Additional Information about Deposit 
A $500 deposit is required for accepted applicants.  The $500 deposit will be credited to the second semester tuition and fees.
Deposit Refundable?
No
Deposits collected on a rolling basis after offer of admission made?
Yes
Cost
Total Cost of Education for In-State Students
$50761
Total Cost of Education for out of State Students
$50761
Incoming Class Profile
Anticipated Size of the Next Entering Class
30
Size of Most Recent Entering Class
30
% of students from IN-STATE
63%
% of students from OUT-OF-STATE
37%
% of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students
0%
Sex
% Male
53%
% Female 
47%
Race/Ethnicity
% Hispanic 
3.3%
% African-American/Black (Non-Hispanic)
3.3%
% White (Not of Hispanic Origin) 
93.4%
Additional information about the class profile 
Please see the department website for details on the scoring of applicants.  Link to web resource for this information is http://www.astate.edu/college/conhp/degrees/degree-details.dot?mid=e3ca7087-e029-48ec-8e76-bf031e71f16b.
Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) Status
Program housed at a Minority-Serving Institution No
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Founded1996
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