PROGRAM DETAILSApplicants with an associate degree can earn a BSRS and DPT degrees in 4.5 years. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree can earn a DPT degree in approximately 3 years.

PTA + BSRS= 1.5 years (BSRS 60 credits + 60 transfer credits)

Bridge DPT = 3 years (114 credits in DPT program)

Please note, the Bidge portion of the DPT program has not yet been approved by CAPTE.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Courses offered online, and on campus one

weekend per month (Fridays 12pm–9pm and Saturdays 8am–5pm)

• The program format of online/weekend allows students to finish an undergraduate degree in rehabilitation science that includes the prerequisites for physical therapy

• Small class sizes allows for more student/faculty interaction and personalization

• Inter-professional learning incorporates employed OTA’s and PTA’s to help prepare them for entrance into the Bridge OT and PT programs

GO FROM PTA TO BSRSOur new Bridge program for PTAs is committed to developing health care professionals who have a sound foundation in movement science and are prepared for safe, autonomous, and ethical practice as physical therapists within a changing

health care environment.

In the Bachelor of Science in rehabilitation science (BSRS) program, you’ll benefit from the broad-based education that meets the prerequisites and prepares you to enter the Doctor of physical therapy (DPT) program. In the DPT program, you’ll receive the in-depth training for entry-level practice of physical therapy as a generalist clinician. You’ll also explore not only

the scientific underpinnings of this profession, but also the professional characteristics of a leader in health care.

TOTAL CREDIT LOAD: 64

BSRS YEAR 2

DPT PROGRAM BEGINS (SPRING 2)

CreditsWINTERIM 1 RSC 203* Med Ethic

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3

PSY 230* Life Span Development 3

Total Credits 6

SUMMER 1 Credits

CHEM 100* Introductory Chemistry 3

Total Credits 3

SUMMER 2 Credits

PHY 151 Physics I 4

COMM 201* Interpersonal Communication 3

SW 215* Diverse Populations 3

Total Credits 10FALL 1 Credits

CHEM 141 Chemistry I 4

RSC 310 Culture & Rehabilitation 3

RSC 304 Teaching & Learning in Rehabilitation 3

MATH 205 Statistics I 3

Total Credits 13

FALL 2** Credits

PHY 152 General Physics II 4

RSC 302 Advanced Functional Anatomy 4

LA 107 Liberal Arts Health Care Workers 3

HHP 371* Exercise Physiology 3

Total Credits 15

SPRING 1 Credits

CHEM 142 General Chemistry II 4

BIO 191 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4

REL 100* The Bible 3

COMM 460* Cross Cultural Communication 3

REL 110* Christian Faith 3

Total Credits 17

BSRS YEAR 1

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

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**Students wishing to apply to the DPT program must submit their application by October 1st. Acceptance decisions will be made by Dec 15th. DPT students may not register for PT courses until a decision has been made.

*online courses

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTSAll students applying for admission to the program must:

• Be a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant working at least 80 hours per month as a PTA

• Have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in PTA education and C or above in foundational science courses

Applicants who are currently in the CUW BSRS program must also have:

• A C or above in foundational science courses; 3.0 GPA in foundational sciences in BSRS program

• A 3.0 cumulative in BSRS program

• No GRE is required

Applicants who have not earned their bachelor’s from CUW must also have:

• A 3.0 GPA in foundational science courses

• Two semesters of physics with a lab

• Two semesters of chemistry with a lab

• Two semesters of human anatomy and physiology, both taught in a department of science, anatomy, biomedical science, or biology

• One semester of statistics

• One semester of psychology

• GRE