Overview

Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy / Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy is located in Savannah, GA.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Doctoral Degrees	32

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Doctoral Degrees	Comp Exam Required Thesis Required Licensure exam

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

26

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Summer deadline	September 1st	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Course work in general biology, chemistry, physical anatomy, physiology, and statistics; letters of recommendation; bachelor's degree; minimum GPA of 3.0; observation hours; PTCAS application

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA

Student Body

105

Total Graduate Students

Not Reported

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	0.95%
Black or African American	3.81%
White or Caucasian	74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	0.95%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	1.9%
Unknown	18.1%

Gender

Male (24%)

Female (75%)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Therapeutic exercise, effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, injury prevention and prediction, effective teaching and learning in health professions.
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	0

Location & Contact

Address 11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA  31419
United States

Contact Dr. Laurie Adams
Chair
Email: laadams@georgiasouthern.edu
Phone: 912-344-3382

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