Cooperative Program in Physical Therapy

The Albertson College of Idaho (ACI) Cooperative Program in Physical Therapy is an undergraduate-graduate articulation agreement with Idaho State University (ISU). Students will complete all of the requirements for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree at ACI, including all Liberal Arts Core requirements, a major, and the prerequisites for entrance into the ISU Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. Students who complete the ACI portion of this program will receive a BA or BS degree in the major they have completed. Upon completion of the ISU portion of the program, students will earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy from ISU.

Entrance into the ISU program is competitive. ISU has offered at least two admission seats to ACI students each year, but it is possible that more than two ACI students will apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all areas of the prerequisite courses, as well as all upper-division courses, and must apply for the ISU program by January of their senior year. Students must also take the GRE exam and complete at least 80 hours of experience, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, before making application. For a complete description of the ISU program and detailed requirements for admission, see their web site.

Required Prerequisite Courses

To be completed at Albertson College of Idaho: