St. Kate’s PTA bachelor’s degree program applies the college credits you’ve earned for your associate PTA degree and/or other previous college work toward a bachelor's degree. To complete the remaining credits for the degree, you’ll proceed at your own pace through selected courses in a program designed specifically for working PTAs.

With a Bachelor of Science: PTA degree, you’ll be better prepared to meet the needs of your patients, employers, and community. By gaining a deeper knowledge of your profession, you’ll improve your practice and with expanded skills in critical thinking and communication, you’ll be better equipped to take on the leadership challenges in today’s healthcare environment.

St. Kate's PTA: Bachelor's Degree Completion program supports your development of advanced skills and knowledge in areas such as pharmacology, nutrition, health coaching and wellness, manual therapy, and rehabilitation management. Our curriculum provides skills that build on your associate- level training, including lab-based activities that focus on psychomotor and cognitive domains. You’ll develop a deeper understanding of societal issues impacting healthcare and gain the confidence you need for greater professional autonomy.

We also offer various student support services, including career counseling, internship opportunities, and financial aid.

Classes meet: Online

Time to completion: 24 months

Credits for major: 44

Cost per credit (2024–2025): $500

Start: Fall, Spring, or Summer

St. Kate's PTA: Bachelor's Degree Completion program is designed specifically for graduates of associate-level PTA degree programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE); CAPTE does not accredit programs at the bachelor's degree level. St. Catherine University is a regionally accredited institution