Thank you for your interest in Arcadia University Graduate programs. Please complete and submit this short form to start your application journey. Once you have submitted this form, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the MyKnight (application) Portal and continue working on your application.

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You are eligible to add an optional Arcadia Certificate in addition to your Master's or Certification program. Please be advised, additional certificates may require additional coursework, tuition and fees.

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Additional Program Questions

Did you receive assistance/information about our program from any of these organizations?

All applicants to the Transitional DPT program must currently hold a license to practice physical therapy in the United States or have passed the required licensing examination. International applicants must hold an equivalent credential or have completed the requirements to practice physical therapy in their home country.

Was your Physical Therapy degree completed outside of the United States?

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These graduate courses are designed to provide the student with minimal necessary background information to be successful in doctoral level leadership education courses. The majority of students entering the program have extensive background knowledge in the field and have completed a master's degree in education; therefore, enter having completed the essential background courses. However, there are also students who are entering the program with a background and experiences that align with other core areas related to education listed below.
Please list graduate courses you have taken that satisfy any of the background topics below:

Research Methods
Psychology, Sociology, Human Development
Leadership
Social Justice, Diversity and/or Inclusive Practice

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Are you interested in our Pre-Doctoral Master's to Doctoral pathway in either Medical Science (DMSC) or Health Science (DHSc)?

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A Note about Recommendations

Many of our Graduate programs require at least one letter of recommendation. You will be able to request those via the MyKnight Portal after submitting your application.

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, you have the right to review letters of recommendation after you enroll in the university, unless you waive your right to access them. Waiving your right lets recommenders know you will never see the recommendation and may lead to a more candid and truthful recommendation. If you choose not to waive your right, some recommenders may decline your request.

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EduCross
Ingenious Physical Therapy Associates (IPTA)
Foreign Academic Credentialing Tools and Services (FACTSPT)
Select Medical
Grandison Management