DPT Information Sessions

Information Sessions

Ready to pursue a career in physical therapy? We’re here to help you take the next step.

Preparing for a Doctor of Physical Therapy program can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Sam Houston State University, we’re here to guide you as you explore your path toward becoming a physical therapist.

Our developing DPT program is anticipated to launch in Fall 2027. Join an information session to learn how to prepare, stand out as an applicant, and position yourself for success.

Get an inside look at our proposed program, including curriculum, clinical experiences, and what to expect as a future DPT student. We’ll also cover prerequisite planning, application timelines, and next steps to help you stay on track.

Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions 

Accreditation Status

Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states. Candidacy is considered to be an accredited status, as such the credits and degree earned from a program with Candidacy status are considered, by CAPTE, to be from an accredited program. Therefore, students in the charter (first) class should be eligible to take the licensure exam even if CAPTE withholds accreditation at the end of the candidacy period. That said, it is up to each state licensing agency, not CAPTE, to determine who is eligible for licensure. Information on licensing requirements should be directed to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT;www.fsbpt.org) or specific state boards (a list of state boards and contact information is available on FSBPT's website.

Sam Houston State University is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. The program is planning to apply for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage, on November 1st, 2026. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the [professional/technical] phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in [professional/technical] courses until Candidate for Accreditation.  

*The proposed degree program has been approved at the Texas State University System Full Board meeting and is pending action from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board