The Master's of Physical Therapy (MPT) curriculum is a competency based program designed to prepare entry-level practitioners who will become an integral part of the medical rehabilitation team as a professional health care provider. Appropriate science, professional, medical, and clinical experiences are provided. Successful completion of the degree requirements leads to a Masters degree in physical therapy and qualifies one to write the State of California examination to practice as a physical therapist. The program is within the College of Health and Human Services and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association.
The comprehensive curriculum plan includes a sequence of integrated student-oriented learning experiences to enhance attainment of terminal competencies. As a professional health care provider the physical therapist will be able to:
Whereas the national first-time passing rate average is approximately 75% of graduates; greater than 93% of 2003 and 2004 CSULB graduates passed the exam on their first try. 100% of 2003 and 2004 CSULB graduates ultimately passed the exam!
New Lower Division Prerequisites effective Spring, 2009. See Prerequisite Courses link at left.
New Course for Undergrads:
HHS 210: Introduction to Physical Therapy: This is a great course for freshman thinking about a career in physical therapy.
The MPT degree at California State University, Long Beach is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Department of Accreditation
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Telephone: 703-706-3245
Website: www.apta.org/CAPTE