Thomas Jefferson University and Penn State Abington

3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy Transfer Agreement
Penn State Abington has entered into a program agreement with Thomas Jefferson University enabling students to earn both the Bachelor of Science (BS) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degrees in six years after graduation from high school.

Students will apply for admission to the 3+3 DPT program using the regular Penn State undergraduate application. If admitted, students will spend the first three years at Penn State Abington and then proceed to Jefferson College of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University for the final three years of graduate physical therapy coursework. The BS in Science with the Life Science Option from Penn State Abington will be awarded after successful completion of the first year at Jefferson College of Health Professions. The DPT degree from Thomas Jefferson University will be awarded after successful completion of the third year at JCHP.

Over the years, Jefferson College of Health Professions has worked closely with Penn State Abington to enable their students to complete bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees without leaving the Philadelphia area. Starting this September, Penn State students who meet the requirements will be eligible, on a space-available basis, for a seamless transition into the Jefferson DPT program. Other joint programs include the 2+2 (BS) in specialized sciences (nursing, bioscience technologies, radiologic sciences), the 2 + 3 (BS/MS) in occupational therapy and the 3 + 2 in biotechnology, cytotechnology or medical technology (BS/MS).

According to Karen Wiley Sandler, PhD, dean at Penn State Abington, "Penn State Abington is proud to partner with Thomas Jefferson University to provide an outstanding opportunity for future physical therapists. This partnership exemplifies the advantages to our region of collaboration between two leading Philadelphia institutions."

For more information about the DPT transfer agreement, contact Associate Director of Enrollment Management at Penn State Abington, Erica Pulaski, eag120@psu.edu 215-881-7600, or Senior Associate Director of Admissions at JCHP, Don Sharples, donald.sharples@jefferson.edu 215 503-8890. Read more about the partnership on Penn State's web site.