Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - MS to DPT

Designed with You in Mind

Maintain balance between life, work, and school and earn your transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) degree from the Marymount University powered by Rehab Essentials. The innovative, world-class curriculum is taught by the best and brightest faculty. The contemporary 100% online format engages you from virtually anywhere, when you are ready, on your schedule and at your pace. And all with a budget friendly tuition. Plus, Marymount University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC). You have 24/7 online access to your courses and assignments when you are ready from virtually anywhere. Courses can be viewed and reviewed anytime within the semester. Deadlines and key dates for assignments, quizzes and exams are easily found in the course dashboard to keep you on track.

A World-Class Program with Dr. Ken Harwood,
Dean of the College of Health & Education

Be empowered. Move Your Career Forward.

Throughout this post-professional program you will gain advanced critical thinking, professional knowledge, and skills to apply of the science and art of physiotherapy. In just 6-7 semesters, you can have your transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. You will be empowered to move your career forward and be better prepared to become a leader in physical therapy. The Marymount tDPT program provides a critical career advancement pathway for therapists who already have a MPT or MSPT degree.

World-class professors, just a click away.

The online courses are taught by the best and brightest faculty from all over the United States. As a student, you will have direct access to these expert faculty and to a diverse, experienced peer group. You become part of vibrant, collaborative online community.

Key Dates

Application Deadline for Spring 2024 semester:	December 10, 2023
*Semester Start Dates:**
Fall 2023	August 27, 2023
Spring 2024	January 2, 2024
Summer 2024	April 21, 2024

*Schedules for future academic semesters are projected for planning purposes. Dates are subject to change without notice and will be confirmed upon acceptance.

Curriculum

MS to DPT24-30 CREDIT, 6-7 SEMESTER PROGRAM*
A portfolio review is available and can waive up to 6 credits.

*The MS program is a 30-credit program, however, a portfolio review is available and can waive up to 6 credits.
Marymount University is institutionally accredited by SACSCOC, CAPTE does not accredit transitional or post-professional DPT programs.

Tuition

MS to DPT$10,200 - $12,750* (in-state and out-of-state students)
Application Fee (non refundable)$50
Proctoring Fee$35 per semester

*$425 per credit. A portfolio review is available and can waive up to 6 credits. Payment option is available. For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.

Course Sequence

SEQUENCE: SPRING 2024 COHORT
For different cohort, learn more here.
January - April 2024Pharmacology in Rehabilitation (2 credits)
Clinical Decision Making: Guide To Physical Therapist Practice (2 credits)
April - August 2024Legal and Ethical Issues for PT's: Considerations in Risk Management (1 credit)
Business and Marketing (2 credits)
August - December 2024Medical Imaging in Rehabilitation (2 credits)
Coding and Reimbursement (1 credit)
January - April 2025Screening Medical Disorders (2 credits)
Critical Assessment and Application of Best Evidence (3 credits)
Professionalism: The Doctoring Profession (1 credit)
April - August 2025Management of Patients with Musculoskeletal Disorders (2 credits)
Management of Patients with Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disorders (2 credits)
August - December 2025Management of Patients with Neurological Disorders (2 credits)
Management of Patients with Integumentary Disorders (2 credits)
Wellness and Health Promotion: Foundations in Population Health (2 credits)
January - April 2026Capstone Project for tDPT (4 credits)

For semester by semester tuition, learn more here.

Benefits

Online courses viewed across any platform and on your time.
Access to nationally-recognized subject matter experts
Well-defined curriculum delivers critical content for career advancement
Online learning solution creates a flexibility to accommodate busy professional and personal lives
Graduate with a degree from Marymount University, an institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC)

Requirements

In order to apply for the tDPT program at Marymount University, you must reside in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia (DC), Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, or Virginia. If you do not reside in one of these states, please visit https://rehabessentials.com.

If you attained your MPT or MSPT from a CAPTE accredited institute:

Official transcript(s)
Copy of US Physical Therapy license

If you attained your MPT or MSPT from a non-CAPTE (or foreign) institute:

Official transcript(s)
Copy of US Physical Therapy license
Academic equivalency documentation demonstrating US Masters in PT equivalency from World Education Services (WES) or another member institution of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)

How to Apply

Apply for FREE by December 10, 2023! Use the code MUGRAD2023 when you apply and we will waive your application fee.

Applying is easy! Complete the online application and send your required materials to the address below. Please note, on the previous education section of your application only include your bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Email Jonathan.Scheeler@marymount.edu with any questions.

Marymount Graduate Admissions
2807 North Glebe Road
Arlington, VA 22207
gadmissi@marymount.edu

All required materials must be postmarked no later than application deadline noted above in Key Dates. Spots are limited and assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

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