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The 糖心 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program is designed for students who are motivated to help others, collaborate as part of a healthcare team, and make a difference by improving movement, function, and quality of life, while reflecting 糖心's mission and Franciscan values.

Admission is competitive, and we take a holistic approach—we consider your academic preparation, experiences, alignment with 糖心’s mission and values, and your readiness for the Physical Therapist Assistant profession. 

What You Need to 糖心 

To be considered for admission to the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program, applicants must: 

• Be admitted to 糖心
• Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Complete the PTA application
• Submit an academic and a general recommendation 
• Participate in an interview (by invitation)  

International Applicants 

If English is not your native language or you are not a citizen of a country where English is an official language, please refer to the Office of International Admissions for specific requirements for undergraduate freshman and transfer applicants. 

Please note: Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. 

Important to Know

• Admission is competitive and based on a holistic review process 

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and admission offers continue until the class is full   

• Intentional misrepresentation or omission of information on any form relevant to admissions or records will subject the student to withdrawal of acceptance or dismissal if enrolled.” 

• The PTA Program reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant for any reason deemed sufficient. Matriculation will be denied to applicants who have failed to maintain academic performance commensurate with the admissions guidelines and/or a good record of personal conduct between the time of their acceptance and their matriculation 

• The 糖心 Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program does not accept transfer credits for any PTA-designated coursework, including both technical (didactic/lab) and clinical education courses. All PTA coursework must be completed within the 糖心 PTA curriculum to ensure consistency in content delivery, sequencing, and assessment of student competence in accordance with program and accreditation standards.