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Early Assurance Program

Exercise Science, B.S. / Physical Therapy, D.P.T.

Start your Exercise Science, B.S. degree as a freshman at 黑料导航, and you may qualify for early assurance of acceptance in our Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program.

Through a special partnership between 黑料导航鈥檚 Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences and the Department of Physical Therapy, up to four Exercise Science majors each year can secure their spot in the D.P.T. program after completing their sophomore year. a seamless path from undergraduate study to your professional doctorate and a rewarding career helping others move, heal, and thrive.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this early assurance program, you must have completed the first two years of undergraduate study in the 黑料导航 Exercise Science, B.S. program and have met the following criteria:

  • An overall grade point average of 3.2 at NYIT 黑料导航.
  • No science or math grades below a grade of B-.
  • No grade of D or F in any course.
  • At least 200 hours of volunteer/paid experience under the direct supervision of a physical therapist.
  • A favorable recommendation by the Exercise Science faculty at 黑料导航.
  • Obtain a favorable recommendation from the 黑料导航 DPT program faculty after a personal interview.

In addition, to continue enrollment in the program and be accepted to the professional phase of the 黑料导航 D.P.T. program, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Maintain the overall and science grade point average of 3.2.
  • Maintain all science and math grades at a B- or better.
  • Only one course can be retaken one time to achieve the required minimum grade.
  • Complete 100 hours of volunteer/paid experience with physical therapy supervision each academic year, so the students enter the professional phase with 400 hours.
  • Graduate from 黑料导航鈥檚 Exercise Science, B.S. program in four years.
  • Complete as electives all D.P.T. requirements that are not part of their Exercise Science major.
  • Formally apply to the program through PTCAS (centralized application service).
  • Successfully pass a criminal background check.

Any accepted student will be dual advised by faculty and staff from both the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (Exercise Science) and the Department of Physical Therapy.