What do you think about having a physical therapy program at UAA?

UAA's College of Health and Social Welfare (CHSW) is investigating a collaborative arrangement with another university to provide a physical therapy (PT) program in Anchorage. The CHSW is in the early stages of planning and does not have an agreement with any particular university. In order to proceed, CHSW needs to determine the level of interest that potential students have for attending a PT program.

This program would likely be a professional doctorate in physical therapy (DPT). The DPT, awarded upon completion of a physical therapist professional education program, is an entry-level degree and is intended for individuals who are not already PTs. Although not yet determined, the program will likely take 3.5 to 4 years to complete at the rate of approximately 9-12 credits per semester. After successful completion of the degree, students would receive a DPT from the university that is providing the program and would be eligible to sit for licensure exams.

The tuition for this program is not yet determined, and will depend on the tuition rates for the university that is providing the program. If you think you might be interested in this sort of degree program, please complete a brief survey. Physical therapy not for you? Please share this survey with friends or family members who might be interested in this opportunity.