The Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant degree prepares the student for employment as a physical therapist assistant. Physical therapist assistants work under the supervision of licensed physical therapists in a wide variety of health care settings.

Admission requirements for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Students must meet the following requirements prior to admission to the program:

1. High School graduation or equivalency (official transcripts required)
2. Acceptance into California Baptist University
3. Minimum cumulative high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or college/university grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended required)
4. A Comprehensive essay of at least 500 words that includes the following elements:
   • Why you want to become a Physical Therapist Assistant
   • Background and/or experiences related to the field
   • Short- and long-term professional goals, and
   • Reasons for choosing California Baptist University
5. Verification of at least 60 clinical hours in a physical therapy environment
6. Interview with Physical Therapist Assistant faculty and clinicians, if invited
7. Two letters of recommendation. One must be from a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant clinician and one must be from an instructor, teacher, or professor
8. Once admitted into the program, the student must pass a criminal background check and be able to perform Technical Standards of the profession.