Join our unique freshman-entry doctor of physical therapy program and be job-ready with your doctorate after six years of study. You will be trained according to the nationally-recognized American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) Core Values. We will provide you with training and guidance so that you graduate with an understanding of the importance of compassionate, evidence-based, ethical, legal and culturally-competent care to maximize the function, health and wellness of your patients, clients, and society. Our goal is to assure that you are prepared for autonomous practice as a responsive professional that can adapt to the challenges of a rapidly changing health care environment.
Department of Physical Therapy
Help people who have injuries or physically disabling illnesses improve their movement and manage their pain.
Discover the PT Edge
Join the ranks of outstanding high school graduates in our program - our students typically rank in the top 20 percent of their class. Learn from full-time core faculty with doctoral degrees and extensive teaching experience. Obtain a strong liberal arts background that fosters intellectual growth, in addition to your PT-specific coursework. Have access to intense and varied professional and clinical education experiences on and off campus. Be well-prepared to pass the National Physical Therapy Licensing Exam. Graduate job-ready.
Unique Experiences Outside of the Classroom
Benefit from Hands-On Practice
Practice diagnostic and therapy services in our various clinics and labs
Pursue Research Interests
See examples of collaborative presentations and publications between faculty and students
Formative Clinical Placements
Challenge yourself in clinical placements in a variety of settings
Outcomes for our Graduates
| Employment Rate | 100% |
| Graduation Rate | 91.7% |
| Licensure Exam Rate | 100 |
This data is reported as required by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). Graduation and licensure exam rates are averaged over two years, and the employment rate is based on 12 months rather than 6 months.
Accreditation
The Physical Therapy Program at Ithaca College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org.
Questions?
407 Center for Health Sciences
Ithaca College
953 Danby Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
Fax ~ 274-3074