How long will it take to obtain a degree in physical therapy, and what is the curriculum like?
Degrees in physical therapy are currently only at the Master’s (entry-level MPT) or Doctorate level (entry-level DPT). Most Wittenberg students enter a Master’s degree program in physical therapy program after graduating from Wittenberg. The entry level Master’s program is typically 2 to 2.5 years and intended for college graduates who do not have a degree in physical therapy. During the program, you will become a licensed physical therapist. This opens opportunities for you to work in a clinic or hospital, open your own practice, or move into management. The terminal degree in physical therapy is the doctoral degree. Many schools are beginning to offer this degree, and the doctorate will be advantageous in the future if you desire to get into a clinic or hospital management position, run your own physical therapy practice, or teach in a physical therapy graduate program. The Doctorate programs add a basic research component investigating a problem related to the practice of physical t
