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Questions:
- What is the tDPT Program?
- How challenging is a distance education degree program at Boston University?
- Will my diploma say "Distance Education" degree?
- How is Boston University's tDPT Program accredited?
- How long is the program?
- How many credits and courses do I take each semester?
- What kind of assignments can I expect?
- How much does the program cost?
- What financial aid options are available?
- What does an average week look like for a student enrolled in the distance education tDPT program at Boston University?
- What is Boston University?
Answers:
- What is the tDPT Program?
Boston University's tDPT program is one of the few distance education doctoral programs designed specifically for experienced and working clinicians. The transitional DPT bridges the gap between BS/MS degree entry-level practitioners and the current DPT entry-level graduate. The program offers an opportunity to complement current knowledge and skills with advanced content designed to promote a high level of competence and autonomy. Students are placed in 12-person cohorts and will progress from one course to the next until graduation.
The tDPT program is in an asynchronous format, meaning there are no set lecture times and students will access the classroom when it is convenient to do so while meeting daily and weekly assignment deadlines. However, students must keep pace with their cohort throughout the program.
We currently use IntraLearn as our learning platform as it is user-friendly and accessible for students on the move. Many additional external links and resources are available, along with hard-copy textbooks that will be shipped to you.
- How challenging is a distance education degree program at Boston University?
Most of our students find that our distance education courses are more rigorous than any traditional class they have taken. You can be assured that the return on your hard work will be immediate as you apply your learning to the real world.
- Will my diploma say "Distance Education" degree?
No. You will receive the official, traditional diploma of Boston University. You will earn the same degree that is earned by an on-campus student.
- How is Boston University's tDPT Program accredited?
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) does not review or accredit transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy programs. Boston University is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Regional accreditation is the highest level of accreditation any institution in the United States can achieve.
- How long is the program?
The coursework can be completed in 16 months. There are eight courses, each lasting approximately seven weeks. You will enroll in six, three-credit courses and two, two-credit courses for a total of 22 credits. Your Admissions Advisor will assist you with the enrollment calendar, highlighting the unique benefits of each start date.
- How many credits and courses do I take each semester?
You will take two courses a semester, one course during the first seven weeks of the semester, and another during the second seven weeks of the semester.
- What kind of assignments can I expect?
The scope of assignments may vary from reading texts, articles, group projects, case studies, completing written assignments, participating in discussions, analyzing video segments, etc. The program's online learning portal is the center of the learning experience. It is here where you will access course information, communicate with your instructor and fellow learners, take quizzes, post assignments and view grades, all from the convenience of your home or office.
- How much does the program cost?
See the Tuition & Fees page for the most current information or speak to your Admissions Advisor.
- What financial aid options are available?
There are many types of assistance that students consider:
• Tuition Reimbursement programs with employer.
• Federal/ public loans through the United States Department of Education.
• VA benefits – All veterans should be speaking with their local VA office about eligibility.
• Federal and state agencies have programs that provide tuition assistance and sometimes subsistence to eligible students.
• Any sources of private funding that students/parents may access. Home equity loans, trusts, savings plans, employment earnings, etc. may be options.
• Alternative private loans
To learn more about private and public loans, contact your Admissions Advisor at:
1.866.232.0232, ext. 3278 (United States and Canada),
+1.647.722.6641, ext. 3278 (International)
or email info@dptdegree.com for further assistance.
- What does an average week look like for a student enrolled in the distance education tDPT program at Boston University?
This program is designed for the working professional who must balance the demands of work, home, and study. Most students require 15-20 hours of study per week and they creatively carve out that time by studying after the kids are in bed, on weekends, before the family gets up, in those few spare moments at the office, during downtime in an airport. Students find their cohort is a tremendous source of support in managing their time and studies.
- What is Boston University?
Situated in beautiful Boston, Massachusetts, Boston University has nurtured a proud 168-year tradition and rich heritage since its inception in 1839. You'll experience the university first-hand through the residency event at the end of your program and during graduation.
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