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At a minimum, entry to the PT profession requires a post-baccalaureate from an accredited physical therapy program. You can either get a Masters or a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy.
The minimum degree at this time for a Physical Therapist is a masters, however it will soon require a doctorate degree.
You can get away with a bachelors but a masters in psychology specializing in child therapy is recommended
First, to become a physical therapist today, the minimum requirement is a master's degree, and will soon become a doctorate. Thus, you should speak with a career counselor at the college or university of your choice as to what your options are. At one time the bachelor's degree was sufficient. However, that dropped the bachelor's in favor of the masters and now there is strong indication that they will drop the masters in favor of the doctorate, and some schools have already developed the doctorate program particular to physical therapy.
A Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Washington: Rehabilitation Medicine
The minimum requirement for a physical therapist today is a master's degree, and soon may become a doctorate. Thus, the bachelor's degree in physical therapy has been phased out. Only master's degree and doctoral degree programs are accredited, in accordance with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
No it does not. The University of Central Arkansas is the only college in Arkansas with an OT masters degree. Other schools have occupational therapy assistant programs.
Within the United States, you must take the program through an appropriately accredited college or university. At present the minimum degree requirement for physical therapists is a master's degree in physical therapy. However, this may change in the near future to a doctorate for entry into the field.
Jay Leno has a Bachelor's degree in speech therapy from Emerson College
Yes, you need to have a degree to be a physical therapy assistant. The only other alternative would be to shadow a physical therapist on your path to earning your own degree.
There are many certifications related to physical therapy. These include a physical therapy aide certificate, certificates in specialized physical therapy, and a graduate degree in physical therapy.