The Clarkson College online Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) degree offers an advanced curriculum that prepares both new PTA graduates and currently practicing PTAs the opportunity to enhance their PTA practice and marketability in the field.
The Bachelor's degree in PTA option opens doors to new opportunities for PTA professionals. The curriculum is focused on advanced interventions and leadership growth to elevate your practice by building a comprehensive multi-system approach to patient care. The advanced courses are centered around manual skills for orthopedic, neurological and cardiopulmonary care, outcome measures and evidence-based practice, and leadership in the health care environment.
As a graduate of the program, you will have the advanced leadership, therapeutic skills and evidence-based knowledge to progress in your current role in the physical therapy field.
Clarkson College applicants and current students may inquire about the possibility of receiving credit for previous life and/or work experience(s) per Academic Policy AA-47. Please reach out to an academic advisor or your program director if you have questions.
9 semester hours
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| HCC Core - Healthcare Communication | 3 |
| HUM Core - Humanities | 3 |
| EEA Core - Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 9 |
26 semester hours
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education | 0 |
| ENG 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 102 - English Composition II | 3 |
| MAT 310 - Statistics | 3 |
| PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 |
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BUS 375 - Concepts of Leadership | 2 |
| BUS 262 - Business Communication and Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 335 - Managing Healthcare Departments | 3 |
| PTA 307 - Outcome Measures & Reporting for the PTA | 3 |
| BIO 122 - Nutrition Science | 3 |
| PTA 351 - Organizational Leadership and Practice Integration | 1 |
| PTA 451 - Community Leadership and Practice Integration | 1 |
| Electives | 14 |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 |
| Courses | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| MAT 130 - College Algebra | 3 |
| BIO 110 - Fundamentals of Biology I - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| BIO 111 - Fundamentals of Biology II - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| CHM 150 - General Chemistry - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| CHM 151 - General Chemistry II - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| PHY 200 - Physics I - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| PHY 205 - Physics II - Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| Electives | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 30 |
22 semester hours
Clarkson College offers competitive tuition rates, along with several ways to help manage the cost of your education. Tuition rates per credit hour are posted here.
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$64,080
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024)
Employment for Physical Therapist Assistants is projected to grow much faster than average, 19% from 2023-2033.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023
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