The College of New Jersey

What you'll study

Undergraduate study focuses on foundational sciences and health‑related coursework that prepares students for professional physical therapy training. Across both the biology and kinesiology routes you will engage with core subjects needed for the DPT prerequisites and learn skills central to physical therapy practice, including creating personalized treatment plans, prescribing therapeutic exercise, delivering hands‑on care, and educating patients to improve function and quality of life. The Jefferson College component covers advanced clinical rehabilitation disciplines within occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech‑language pathology, athletic training, and exercise science.

Entry requirements

Apply using the Common Application by December 1 and complete TCNJ’s supplemental application (available only to applicants with a minimum 3.3 cumulative high school GPA). Early decision is not available for this program. Jefferson reviews the supplemental application and selections are finalized by March 15. Applicants not selected by Jefferson remain eligible for admission to TCNJ under the alternate major listed on their Common Application.

To progress into Jefferson’s DPT program students must meet TCNJ/Jefferson eligibility standards while at TCNJ: maintain a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA at TCNJ; achieve at least a 3.0 GPA in science prerequisite courses; receive no grade lower than a C+ in Biology I and II (with labs), Anatomy and Physiology I & II (with labs), Chemistry I and II (with labs), and Physics I and II (with labs); earn C+ or higher in all other physical therapy prerequisite courses; complete all prerequisite courses at TCNJ except non‑science courses (which may be fulfilled by AP, IB, or dual‑credit); and complete at least 50 hours of physical therapy observation in two different settings as a TCNJ student. For program questions, contact Anne Farrell, chair, Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

Career prospects

The program prepares students to continue into the DPT and pursue clinical physical therapy practice upon completion of the doctoral professional degree. Training emphasizes restoring mobility, managing chronic conditions, rehabilitation after injury, and patient education—skills that lead into roles in outpatient clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long‑term care, and other healthcare settings. The source notes the physical therapy field has diverse opportunities and projected employment growth.

Scholarships & funding angle

The source page does not list specific scholarships or tuition. Prospective students should explore TCNJ and Jefferson financial aid offices for institutional scholarships, federal aid, and program‑specific funding; also consider asking both schools about cost estimates and funding resources during the application process.