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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Baylor University discloses that the Doctor of Physical Therapy program will fulfill state/territory educational requirements for professional licenses.

Some state licensing boards require additional requirements beyond education, which may include (but are not limited to): additional post-graduation examinations or experience, application and licensing fees, criminal background checks, reference checks, fingerprint submissions, etc. Continuing education may also be required for maintenance of certification/licensure. Make sure you understand and review any additional requirements prior to enrolling in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

State licensing requirements are always subject to change at the discretion of the state licensing board. The University will routinely update this page, but we strongly recommend you inquire with the applicable state board to confirm your eligibility for licensure prior to enrolling in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. For any questions regarding licensure, please contact the state/territory agency directly.

Licensing requirements vary by state/territory and relocating could impact whether you will meet eligibility requirements for licensure. For any questions about relocation eligibility, contact the agency where you desire licensure before relocating to ensure that you will be eligible for licensure or reciprocity.

Carefully review the educational prerequisites for your intended state/territory of licensure and whether our program meets those requirements for licensure. Use the agency contact information provided below to clarify or confirm any requirements.

If questions remain after reviewing the information provided below, contact your program advisor. While the University can provide initial guidance, it is ultimately your responsibility to continually check with the state/territory where you intend to seek licensure to confirm all licensing/certification requirements.

The State Licensing Requirements should indicate if the program curriculum Meets the requirements in these states and US Territories, Does NOT Meet the requirement in these states and US Territories or Undetermined if the program has not yet determined if the curriculum requirements are met for these states and US Territories.

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States Name and URL of State Licensing Board or Department State Licensing Requirements?
Alabama Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Alaska State Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Board Meets
American Samoa N/A n/a
Arizona Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Arkansas Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy Meets
California Physical Therapy Board of California Meets
Colorado Colorado State Physical Therapy Board Meets
Connecticut Office of Practitioner Licensing and Certification Meets
Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Meets
District of Columbia D.C. Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Florida MQA/Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Georgia Georgia Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Guam N/A n/a
Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses Meets
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Meets
Indiana Indiana Physical Therapy Committee Meets
Iowa Iowa Dept of Public Health Meets
Kansas Kansas State Board of Healing Arts Meets
Kentucky Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Louisiana Louisiana Physical Therapy Board Meets
Maine Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Meets
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Meets
Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals Meets
Michigan Michigan Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Minnesota Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Mississippi Mississippi State Board of PT Meets
Missouri Advisory Commission for Professional PTs and PTAs Meets
Montana Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Nevada Nevada Physical Therapy Board Meets
New Hampshire PT Governing Board of New Hampshire Meets
New Jersey New Jersey State Board of PT Examiners Meets
New Mexico NM Physical Therapy Board Meets
New York Physical Therapy, Podiatry & Ophthalmic Dispensing Meets
North Carolina North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Meets
North Dakota North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Northern Mariana Islands N/A n/a
Ohio Ohio Occupational Therapy, PT & Athletic Trainers Board Meets
Oklahoma Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision Meets
Oregon Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board Meets
Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Office of Regulation and Certification of Health Professionals Meets
Rhode Island Rhode Island Dept. of Health Meets
South Carolina South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Meets
South Dakota SD State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners Meets
Tennessee TN Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Texas Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Meets
US Virgin Islands VI Board of PT Examiners Meets
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing Meets
Vermont Physical Therapy Advisors Meets
Virginia Virginia Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Washington Washington Board of Physical Therapy Meets
West Virginia West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy Meets
Wisconsin WI Department of Safety & Professional Services Physical Therapy Examining Board Meets
Wyoming Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy Meets

* Reciprocity: The examination shall be waived for CCC holders and for persons who have met the educational, practical, experience, and examination requirements of another state/jurisdiction with equivalent requirements.

Other important links: 

  • Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
    • Accreditation Status for Baylor University DPT Program
  • The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
    • Licensing Authority Contact Information
    • NPTE Candidate Handbook
  • FSBPT Licensing Authorities Contact Information  

Last Updated: July 10, 2022 by VL

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