Program Overview

Introduction to the Clarkson University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

The Clarkson University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program has an articulation agreement with SUNY Plattsburgh to facilitate the admission of qualified students. This agreement reserves two spots in the program for SUNY Plattsburgh students who meet specific standards.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A bachelor's degree including the following prerequisite courses:
  • PT Prerequisites Content Area
    • Biology: General Biology (BIO101) with lab, Anatomy & Physiology I & II (BIO326 & 327) with lab
    • Chemistry: General Chemistry (CHE101 & 102) with lab
    • Math: Pre-calculus (MAT102), Calculus for the Life, Management, & Social Sciences I or II (MAT221 or 222), Introductory Statistics (MAT 161, BIO33, or PSY206)
    • Physics: Physics for Life Sciences I & II (PHY103 &104) with lab or General Physics (PHY111&112) with lab
    • Psychology: General Psychology (PSY101), Survey of Human Development (PSY311)
    • Health Care: 2 classes that are relevant to health care (e.g., Sociology of Health Medicine SOC315 or CMM303 - Health Communication)
• A grade less than 2.0 (C) is not acceptable for any pre-requisite course
• Overall GPA for all required courses must be at least a 3.20
• Overall SUNY Plattsburgh undergraduate GPA must be no less than 3.20
• Graduate in good standing with a bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh

Selection Process

If more than two SUNY Plattsburgh students apply to the Physical Therapy program in the same year, the two students with the strongest application (based on the application and recommendations from the SUNY Plattsburgh PHPAC) will be recommended by the SUNY Plattsburgh PHPAC for the two reserved spots in the program. Other applicants beyond two from SUNY Plattsburgh will be considered for admission in the same way as other applicants.