you will need to get a bachelor's in either exercise physiology or Biology/pre med before you start PT school. most schools dont offer the master's in PT anymore so you will most likely have to get your doctorate in PT. think 5 more years of college full time.
yes
It depends on what type of therapist you are referring to. There are such careers as Physical Therapist Assistant, Respiratory Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, etc. at the associate level. Then there are others such as therapists within the field of mental health that are at the masters and more often the doctorate level.
Well yes if you want to be a Doctor, such as a psychologist , then you will have to get your doctorate degree. However, with a bachelors degree in psychology you can be a social worker and with a few more classes you could be a physcial therapist.
A physical therapy assistant is typically at the associate degree level. At present the minimum degree requirement for a physical therapist is a master's degree, and soon to become a doctorate.
the assistant assists
Doctorate degree
Answer Unfortunately I must say no. William Penn University only offers Associates and Bachelors degrees. The degree level for Physical Therapist (in many schools) is a Master's and that now is being dropped in favor of a Doctorate degree. Viper1
No way!
a physical therapist must have a doctorate now
To become a physical therapist assistant, you are required to have an associate degree in physical therapist assisting. Licencing requirements vary from state to state.
you will need to get a bachelor's in either exercise physiology or biology/pre med before you start PT school. then you will need to get your doctorate in physical therapy and then take the boards to get your license. think 5 more years of college AFTER you become an assistant (2 yr degree).
The minimum degree requirement today is a master's degree in physical therapist. However, that may soon change to a doctorate for entry.The minimum degree requirement today is a master's degree in physical therapist. However, that may soon change to a doctorate for entry.The minimum degree requirement today is a master's degree in physical therapist. However, that may soon change to a doctorate for entry.The minimum degree requirement today is a master's degree in physical therapist. However, that may soon change to a doctorate for entry.The minimum degree requirement today is a master's degree in physical therapist. However, that may soon change to a doctorate for entry.The minimum degree requirement today is a master's degree in physical therapist. However, that may soon change to a doctorate for entry.