Reach Your Goals with AIC's Doctor of Physical Therapy

At American International College, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need to advance your career and increase your earning potential. Through our Doctor of Physical Therapy program, you’ll learn to become a health professional who makes a difference in your patients’ lives.

Our PT doctorate is an on-campus program where you’ll learn in the classroom and have hands-on work in our state-of-the-art labs in Springfield, MA. Our expert faculty will serve as educators and mentors ready to help you meet your goals. You’ll also have a variety of fieldwork opportunities where you’ll learn from working professionals in the field and build important professional relationships.

Find Where You Belong at AIC

  • Discover Our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT)

    If you’re looking to change lives and help people of all ages improve their mobility, manage their physical limitations and relieve their pain, AIC’s Doctor of Physical Therapy will set you on the path to success. This direct-entry program will help you examine, evaluate, diagnose and provide physical therapy interventions to patients while recognizing and being sensitive to social, cultural and emotional differences with patients and their support systems.

    Discover Our DPT

  • See How We Make Tuition Affordable

    We’re dedicated to making your education as affordable as possible through a variety of financial assistance opportunities. We also encourage all students to explore scholarship opportunities which may come from your employer, local organizations and foundations dedicated to student scholarships. If you ever have any questions about financial aid, you’ll have a personalized Financial Aid Counselor dedicated to helping you through the process.

    Financial Aid Resources

AIC’s DPT Program by the Numbers

  • 8:1 Student-to-faculty ratio
  • 100% Employment rate for DPT graduates in 2023
  • 100% Ultimate Licensure Pass Rate

Why Earn Your DPT at AIC?

  • Learn to Change Lives

    In our DPT program, you’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to treat your patients with knowledge and ethics. You’ll help them improve their mobility, manage their limitations, relieve pain and overall improve their quality of life.

  • Pursue Future Studies

    If you’re new to the PT field, we offer a unique 3+3 program where you can complete your undergraduate PT degree in three years, then move to your second phase of study and complete your DPT in three more years of study at AIC.

  • Career Opportunities

    We’re here to help you meet your goals! Earning your DPT opens a diverse range of career opportunities. You’ll have the skills, knowledge and experience you need to pursue advanced practitioner roles in professional or healthcare settings.

The quality of students coming out of AIC is extremely high. At ProEx Physical Therapy, one of our core beliefs is that quality prevails. That’s a foundation that starts at AIC. Their health science programs are very competitive, yet their students are extraordinarily humble and more than willing to jump in and get their hands dirty. That’s a unique combination, and it’s part of why we are always excited to work with AIC students in their clinical rotations.

Eric Kopp
Director of Education and Co-Owner, ProEx Physical Therapy

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Find Where You Belong at AIC

  • Discover Our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT)

    If you’re looking to change lives and help people of all ages improve their mobility, manage their physical limitations and relieve their pain, AIC’s Doctor of Physical Therapy will set you on the path to success. This direct-entry program will help you examine, evaluate, diagnose and provide physical therapy interventions to patients while recognizing and being sensitive to social, cultural and emotional differences with patients and their support systems.

    Discover Our DPT

  • See How We Make Tuition Affordable

    We’re dedicated to making your education as affordable as possible through a variety of financial assistance opportunities. We also encourage all students to explore scholarship opportunities which may come from your employer, local organizations and foundations dedicated to student scholarships. If you ever have any questions about financial aid, you’ll have a personalized Financial Aid Counselor dedicated to helping you through the process.

    Financial Aid Resources

Apply to AIC Today!

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, submit your application and unlock a future full of new possibilities! When you apply, you’ll have:

  • No test score requirement
  • Graduate assistantships available
  • Admissions decision within two weeks of completed application submission

Questions? Reach Out to Us!

We’re here for you at every step of your educational journey. Please reach out with any questions or concerns you may have – we’re excited to connect with you!