PTA: Bachelor’s Completion
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | COLLEGE FOR ADULTS
About the program
Are you interested in using your current PTA knowledge to move ahead in your career?
Consider the flexible Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) degree completion program from St. Catherine University's College for Adults, for PTAs who want to earn a bachelor’s degree from a rigorous and respected university.
How you will benefit
Ethics, community and the liberal arts are hallmarks of a St. Catherine education. You’ll benefit from a degree program that helps you:
• Develop skills to work across cultures and in teams to improve patient outcomes
• Build meaningful relationships with a diverse group of faculty and students.
• Ground your work in ethics and mindful practice.
• Advance professionally or into graduate study
• Influence positive organizational change and improve outcomes for clients/patients, families and communities.
• Pursue lifelong learning and fulfill your personal goals
Class scheduling
Major, Liberal Arts and Elective Courses: Online
Complete all major, supporting and elective courses in an online format Many online courses are asynchronous, allowing students to complete weekly assignments as their schedules allow.
Courses with lab-based components are also offered online. There may be hybrid options available (blending online and on-campus meetings), for students interested in that format. Consult with an advisor to learn more about hybrid course availability.
Graduate school options
After completing your bachelor’s degree, build on your experiences with one of St. Catherine’s graduate programs, where you may prepare for advanced roles in healthcare.
Made for busy adults
We understand that adult students have many responsibilities, and finding time to complete a college degree can be challenging. That’s why St. Catherine works individually with each student to create an experience that supports you academically, and helps you balance the family, financial and career aspects of your busy life.
• Personal Advisors to guide you through course selection, registration and degree completion.
• Financial Aid Counselors to access loans, grants and available scholarships.
• Academic and Disability Support to sharpen math, reading, writing and study skills, and offer services for students with disabilities.
• Career Development Resources to build professional connections and help you meet your career goals.
Lab-based component
One PTA-specific major course includes lab-based psychomotor and cognitive components, to provide advanced focus on hands-on skills beyond what was addressed in your associate-level degree program. The combination of lab and coursework in the bachelor’s program supports your development as a knowledgeable, reflective and ethical leader prepared to make a difference in today’s health care environment.
How to apply
Applicants for the PTA: Bachelor’s Completion program must have a CAPTE-accredited associate PTA degree from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants who are not currently licensed PTAs are expected to obtain licensure prior to competing this bachelor’s program.
Complete an online application and request that your official transcripts from all colleges and universities be sent to St. Catherine by mail or electronically to adultcollege@stkate.edu
University accreditation
St. Catherine University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of College and Schools.
