Finish school sooner and start working as a physical therapist earlier with the 3 + 3 dual degree program at Arizona State University (ASU) and Creighton University. The program allows participants to earn their undergraduate degree at ASU and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Creighton in Phoenix.
Accepted students will start taking DPT classes with Creighton during their senior year as an undergraduate at ASU. That means you’ll finish two degrees in just six years, which offers time and cost savings.
This program is open to undergraduates at ASU. During your time there, you’ll complete your major requirements and Creighton’s DPT program prerequisites. While at ASU, you’ll work closely with an admissions counselor to ensure you’re on track to apply to Creighton’s DPT program.
Students typically apply to the Creighton DPT program in their junior year at ASU. If accepted at Creighton, students will begin taking DPT classes their senior year. At the end of the fourth year, students will be awarded a bachelor’s degree.
Formal admission in the DPT program is contingent upon the student’s final grade point average, completion of all prerequisites, completion of successful background check and drug screen requirements, evidence of required immunizations and evidence that the ASU degree will be satisfied prior to beginning the program at Creighton.
Students must provide Creighton with satisfactory documentation of the preceding, prior to a final decision by Creighton. Final acceptance into the DPT program is contingent upon Creighton’s issuance of a written statement confirming acceptance.
Prior to admission to the Dual Degree PT Program, a student must:
Students should apply through PTCAS, the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service. Application requirements include:
Creighton was the first university to offer a Doctor of Physical Therapy, and we’ve been leading the way ever since. The Phoenix program continues our commitment to innovation as we work to help meet the growing need for physical therapists in the Southwest. Students in the program will learn in Creighton’s new state-of-the-art facility in the heart of midtown.
Office of Admission
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