Why does Sac State not offer the entry-level DPT?
The state of California requires legislative approval for the California State University campuses to award the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. We simply cannot award this degree under current law. This does not, however, affect licensure eligibility, or practice potential of our graduates. Since we are fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), our program meets the same rigorous standards and outcomes that all accredited DPT programs meet. Because we meet the same accreditation requirements of all physical therapy programs across the country, our graduates are eligible for licensure in any state.
