A Higher Degree of Convenience 

If you're looking for a challenging academic setting that will respect your needs, our program is perfect for you. Clarkson College offers flexible options, including dual degree plans, to assist you in pursuing your educational goals. 

  

Applicable credit hours transferred from other regionally accredited colleges and universities can be accepted. Our financial aid provides assistance to qualified students and is available through scholarships, grants, loans, leadership programs and part-time employment. 

  

Curriculum Requirements 

In order to complete an Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) degree at Clarkson College, students must successfully complete a total of 72 semester hours. Students are required to attend year-round, with all PTA courses completed in the sequence shown in the sample curriculum. These hours must be distributed as follows: 

• General Education = 17 semester hours (which must include 5 semester hours of the Clarkson College Core Curriculum). Recommended elective courses include: Abnormal Psychology, Human Biology, Human Development and Nutrition.
• Support Courses = 8 semester hours (Anatomy and Physiology).
• Major Courses = 47 semester hours

  

  

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Courses 

Required Courses for the PTA Program  

  

Service Learning and Community Service Graduation Requirements 

15 hours (11 Service Learning)* of Clarkson College Service hours must be completed prior to graduation. Graduates who do not complete the required number of Service hours will not receive diplomas or transcripts, until the hours have been completed. *Note: Service hours accrued beyond the minimum number of required service hours can be applied toward the requirements for the Maltese Cross Certificate or Medal.  

  

Admissions Policies 

Students must meet the criteria for entrance into the College prior to application to the PTA Program. For information about entrance requirements refer to the Admissions Information. Since class size is limited, additional criteria are used to determine admission into the PTA program. Complete details regarding the policies and procedures about admission are available from the Office of Admissions, the Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant program or on the website in the Admissions section. 

  

>>Download PTA Program Application Information Packet and Forms (PDF format)