Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Accreditor CAPTE
Duration 2 years
Under the direction and supervision of physical therapists, physical therapist assistants treat patients through exercise, manual therapy, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
Career outlook Employers hire physical therapist assistants to carry out treatment plans through exercise, manual therapy, and gait training under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Getting in What University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 2.7
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 8 Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (BIOL 221 or COHS 221) C or better · with lab Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (BIOL 222 or COHS 222) C or better · with lab College Algebra (MATH 131) Cultural Diversity (SOCW 377) General Psychology (PSYC 121) Human Growth and Development (PSYC 232) Physical Survey with lab (SCIE 273) with lab Rhetoric and Composition (ENGL 101) Entrance exams 3 ACT composite 19 (post May 2016) Score 19 ACT composite · one of: aptitude ATI TEAS Score 60 TEAS composite % · one of: aptitude SAT composite 1080 (post May 2016) Score 1080 SAT composite · one of: aptitude Certifications 2 Healthcare Provider CPR Active healthcare license or certification (CNA, MA, EMT, ATC, or other) Recommended Health and background checks 3 Criminal background check Driving history Drug screen Application basics 5 GPA 2.7 or higher on minimum 15 credit hours at USF one of: aptitude High school GPA 3.0 or GED 2500 (alternative to 2.7 college GPA on 15 credits) 2 in-person proctored written essay prompts Recommended 2 letters of recommendation (one from PT or PTA) Recommended Prior college degree Recommended Experience 2 Observation in a physical therapy setting (8 hours, documented) Military service Recommended