College of St. Scholastica

What you'll study

The program covers foundational sciences, clinical examination and therapeutic intervention across body systems, and professional roles in healthcare. Key areas and learning environments described by the program include:

• Foundational sciences: functional anatomy, neuroscience, motor development, kinesiology/biomechanics, pathology, pharmacology, and diagnostic imaging.
• Tests and measures: examination and evaluation skills for cardiopulmonary, integumentary, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal systems.
• Interventions: clinical decision‑making and application of physical therapy treatments.
• Professional roles and social responsibility: professional behavior, ethics, communication, documentation, teamwork, teaching/learning, administration and healthcare systems.
• Dedicated facilities and labs: human gross anatomy lab; Simulation Lab for acute care with standardized patients; Sensorimotor Behavior Lab (motion capture, force plates, wireless EMG, in‑shoe pressure system, isokinetic dynamometer) for faculty and student research.
• Onsite clinical practice: maurices Community Clinic for early patient interaction and interdisciplinary learning prior to internships.
• Structure: Year 1 focuses on foundational sciences and hands‑on skills; Year 2 on advanced clinical reasoning and application; Year 3 comprises three immersive 12‑week clinical internships plus a capstone course.

Entry requirements

The program is post‑baccalaureate and requires completion of a bachelor’s degree plus program‑specific prerequisite courses. Applicants should consult the program catalog and an advisor to create a course plan; prerequisite details are maintained in the program catalog.

Career prospects

The program reports high outcomes for recent cohorts: a 95.9% overall licensure exam pass rate (84.5% first‑time pass rate for the 2024 and 2025 cohorts), a 100% graduation rate (2024 and 2025 cohorts), and a 98% employment rate for the 2023 and 2024 cohorts. Graduates are prepared to enter clinical roles as licensed physical therapists, engage in scholarly activity, and pursue leadership and advocacy within healthcare delivery.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Tuition is charged per credit (noted at $991/credit for the 2026–27 academic year on the program page); additional fees and course materials may apply. Internship‑related travel and housing are the student’s responsibility. For detailed cost estimates, fees and potential financial aid, the program directs applicants to a Financial Fact Sheet and the college’s enrollment staff.