Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy - Winston-Salem State University

Doctorate (tDPT)

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Are you ready to advance in one of the fastest-growing workforces in the country? WSSU's affordable tDPT program will get you there!! The transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) is designed for professionals who have graduated with a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree in physical therapy and are practicing in the field. WSSU's tDPT prepares professionals to succeed as autonomous practitioners in an evolving global health care environment.

Convenient

The convenient online format is accessible globally and manageable while working full-time. The tDPT curriculum is comprised of 24 credit hours completed in 4 consecutive semesters. Applicants have up to three years to complete the tDPT. The WSSU tDPT is designed for working professionals with one of the following:

Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy
Master's degree in Physical Therapy (may receive up to 6 hours credit)

Affordable

WSSU's tDPT program is one of the most affordable in the nation with one of the highest rates of return.

Average Salary: $99,710 (U.S. - May 2023) - US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Career Outlook: 14% growth rate (through 2033) - US Bureau of Labor Statistics

Relevant

Earning the tDPT degree will allow you to remain in-step with advances in clinical care and evidence based-practice. You may choose to focus on one of three specialty areas:

Geriatrics
Orthopedics
Neurologic Physical Therapy

I completed the transitional DPT at WSSU in the spring. Since I already had a Master of Physical Therapy degree, I only...
Posted by Wendy Gallaher on Tuesday, September 29, 2020

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