After graduating from an accredited physical therapist education program, a student must pass a national examination and meet licensure requirements of the state in which the graduate wishes to practice.
Graduation and degree conferral do not guarantee passing the national examination or passing the licensure requirements of the state.
Midwestern University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program meets the educational requirements for licensure to practice as an physical therapist in the following states and territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Each student should check the additional licensure requirements for the state, district or territory in which they intend to pursue employment.