Frequently Asked Questions
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Marist College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.
The required science prerequisite courses for Marist’s DPT program include Anatomy & Physiology I & II (a semester of Anatomy and a semester of Physiology may be substituted), Biology I & II, General Chemistry I & II and Physics I & II. Each of these courses should be four credits and include a corresponding lab. Two Psychology courses and a Statistics course, each three credits, are also required. All of the above courses must be completed with grades of “C” or above.
Any individual or organization unsatisfied with their experience or encounter with any student, faculty, or staff member of the Marist DPT should file a written complaint and send it to the attention of the Program Director. A complaint about the Program Director should be sent to the Dean of the School of Science. A response will be rendered within 30 days. There is a prohibition of any retaliation against the person filing the complaint.
CAPTE can be contacted at 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. To obtain the materials necessary for submitting a complaint, contact the APTA Accreditation Department at 703-706-3245 or at accreditation@apta.org.
Accreditation Status
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Marist College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org.