Physical Therapy (4+3)

The 4 + 3 program means that a student takes four years of classes at The College of Saint Rose to obtain a Bachelor's degree. Any major can be chosen, but the basic coursework requirements listed below must be completed. A major of Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry is strongly recommended.

The student then completes an additional three years at Sage Graduate School to obtain a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. The Sage Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association

Advisement

The College of Saint Rose will provide you with an advisor for your chosen major as well as an advisor for the physical therapy program track. You will meet with both of your advisors at least once a semester to track your progression in the program. The current advisor for this program is: Kari L. Murad, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Biology.

Course Requirements (PT Prerequisites)

BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I .............................. 4 credits
BIO 234 Comparative Vertebrate Biology OR
BIO 360 Developmental Biology ................................ 4 credits
BIO 351 Cell Biology ................................................ 4 credits
PHY 190 Fundamentals of Physics I .......................... 4 credits
PHY 190 Fundamentals of Physics II ......................... 4 credits
CHM 190 General Chemistry I ................................. 4 credits
CHM 191 General Chemistry II ................................ 4 credits
PSY 295 or MAT 195 Statistics ................................. 4 credits
PSY 110 Introductory Psychology ............................. 3 credits
PSY 250 Developmental Psychology: Childhood ......... 3 credits

All 4-credit physics, chemistry, and biology courses have a required laboratory component.

Articulation Agreement & Program Requirements

The College of Saint Rose and The Sage Colleges have developed a collaborative articulation agreement to provide qualified students from Saint Rose who wish to pursue a Clinical Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Sage Graduate School (SGS) early acceptance as indicated below. This collaborative agreement provides for:

• Early acceptance into Sage Graduate School upon the successful completion of prerequisite physical therapy program courses as well as evaluation by the clinical affiliates and The College of Saint Rose, and with completed application;
• Waiver of Sage Graduate School application fee;
• Early acceptance;
• Cross-registration through the Consortium in courses during the senior year (no fees in addition to Saint Rose College registration);
• Advisement to coordinate undergraduate electives and coursework to reduce or eliminate prerequisites in the graduate program;
• Opportunity to apply early for Graduate Assistantships in Sage Graduate School

Terms of Agreement: Physical Therapy Admission
Saint Rose students interested in admission to Sage Graduate School for the DPT degree, should demonstrate the following:

• Earned a baccalaureate degree (or in progress)
• Minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Minimum science GPA of 3.0 (for OT prerequisites of biology, physics, and chemistry)
• Completion of physical therapy program prerequisite courses with grades C or better (see listed above)

For placement in the PT Program, students agree to submit the following information:

By June 1 of the year preceding graduation from the The College of Saint Rose:

• Completed Sage Graduate School application packet (fee waived)
• Official transcripts from all college institutions attended
• Current resume
• One letter of recommendation from The College of Saint Rose health advisor or equivalent faculty representative
• List of all outstanding prerequisite courses with an expected date of completion

By October 15 of the graduation year at The College of Saint Rose:

• Clinical Observation Document: 40 hours of clinical observation with a physical therapist
• Physical Therapy Admission interview; contact Marjane Selleck at 518 244-2266 or sellem@sage.edu
• Enrollment deposit of $500 (non-refundable, though to be applied toward graduate tuition)
• Academic Standards Statement

Upon graduation from The College of Saint Rose:

• Official transcripts documenting completion of undergraduate degree and Physical Therapy Program prerequisite courses

DPT Licensure

Students must be graduates of a Physical Therapy Program accredited by CAPTE in order to be eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Licensing Exam. Graduates of Sage's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program are eligible to sit for the licensure exam. Each state's licensing board has rules and regulations concerning the requirements for licensure application. All states require that candidates apply for licensure prior to becoming employed. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will provide you with the addresses of each state's licensing board. When a physical therapist moves from state to state, licensure by endorsement is exercised. For more information, go to http://www.sage.edu/academics/health_sciences/programs/dpt/