The Transition Doctor of Physical Therapy (T-DPT) program offers the essential elements of graduate education for clinicians to enhance their competencies for a challenging health care environment. This is achieved through course choice and accessibility to graduate study that is relevant to the interests of the practitioner and acknowledges professional and clinical experience. The T-DPT program allows licensed physical therapists holding entry-level bachelor’s or master’s degree to obtain a doctorate of physical therapy. Using the latest patient management models, the T-DPT program augments the knowledge and skills of the practitioner to meet DPT curriculum standards and to equip the clinician with advanced qualifications for providing high-quality and independent physical therapy services. Advantages of T-DPT Program at the Brooklyn Campus Graduate credit for knowledge and professional experiences of the clinician. Five core courses that ensure competence in changing areas critical to patient management in autonomous practice. Choice of a generalist or specialized approach. Preferred content and competencies outlined by APTA. Evening and weekend classes. Easily accessed by public transportation or car and minutes from Manhattan. Tuition and fees are highly competitive with area private colleges and universities. Application Process: Option 1   Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions at (718) 488-1011 to request a Transition-DPT application packet. Complete and return all application paperwork by regular mail   Option 2   Fill out the Application for Graduate Admission Form online with DPL as the Field of Study to receive a T-DPT application packet. Complete and return all application paperwork (except Application for Graduate Admission Form) by regular mail. Contact us: Cristiana Kahl Collins, PT, MA, NCS, Associate Director, Assistant Professor, Coordinator of Post-Professional Program at cristiana.kahl@liu.edu or at 718-780-4521.  Application Requirements (back to top) The application packet obtained from the Brooklyn Campus Office of Graduate Admissions must be completed, including: A copy of the current license to practice physical therapy in one of the 50 United States or Puerto Rico Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended Two recommendation forms A Portfolio Assessment An admissions essay Individual candidates may be requested to discuss their application with the Coordinator of Post-Professional Study in the Division of Physical Therapy. Courses and Credits (back to top) Required Core Courses: Credits PT 855 Tissue Biology and Pathology 2 PT 857 Current Physical Therapy Practice 3 PT 881 Business/Management 3 PT 879 health Promotion and Wellness 2 PT 867 Pharmacology 2   Elective Courses: Credits PT 840 Patient Management Neuromuscular I 3 PT 841 Patient Management Neuromuscular II: Pediatric 3 PT 842 Patient Management Neuromuscular II: Adult 3 PT 860 Patient Management Musculoskeletal I 3 PT 861 Patient Management Musculoskeletal II 3 PT 870 Evidence-Based Practice I 3 PT 871 Evidence-Based Practice II 3 PT 940 titleernative and Complementary Therapies 2 PT 930 Imaging 2 PT 877 Teaching and Learning Strategies 2 PT 960 Instrumented Movement Analysis 2 The Curriculum is designed for LIU and non-LIU graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy. Up to six credits can be waived for non-LIU students based upon review of their Portfolio Assessments. Fewer credits are required for graduates of Long Island University’s BS-MS and Advanced Graduate programs. Entry Level Degree Credits required Credits required   prior to waivers after waivers Bachelor’s 30 24 Master’s 24 18 LIU Graduates * 12 12 *Recent graduates (within the last 5 years) of the BS-MS or Advanced Masters programs. (back to top)