Program:
Physical Therapist Assistant

Degree Awarded:
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant

Length of Program:
4 semesters (16 months)

Application Deadlines:
Rolling Admission - Fall
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Degree Overview

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. During the program, students will attend two to three on-campus experiences to complete hands-on skills with expert faculty.

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.


Prerequisites for the Bachelor's Degree in PTA Option

  • Graduation from a PTA program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE),
  • Completion of the following general education courses: Anatomy and Anatomy Lab, Physiology and Physiology Lab, College Algebra or Statistics, English Composition I, and Introduction to Psychology.

How we prepare
the best

  • Second college in the nation to offer a Bachelor’s degree in PTA
  • Complete online coursework in only four semesters with two on campus experiences
  • Elevate your PTA practice with advanced interventions and leadership growth
  • Apply coursework to real-world experience as a practicing PTA
  • Largest PTA program in Nebraska; established in 1994

Tuition and Fees

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Undergraduate Tuition

Cost per Credit Hour
$651


Cost per Semester
$7,997 - Full-time (12 hrs)
$3,998 - Part-time (6 hrs)

Tuition
Undergraduate Tuition$651 / credit-hour
Fees - Included in cost per semester
Application Fee for first time students $35/ each
Enrollment Fee for first time students $150/ each
Degree Specific Fees - Not included in cost per semester
PTA: On-campus Experience Lab Fee (PTA 330, PTA 335, PTA370, PTA 405) $60/ class

Career Overview

Median Salary

$59,770
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020)

Job Outlook

Employment for Physical Therapist Assistants is the 7th fastest growing occupation and is projected to grow 33% for 2019-2029.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020

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