DPT is an on-campus program that places students in supervised field experiences both within and outside of New York State (NYS). NYU is authorized pursuant to the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) to enroll students in supervised field experiences in the SARA states and territories. For further details regarding NYU's SARA membership please visit NYU State Authorization website. SARA requires universities to disclose to applicants and students whether programs that lead to professional licensure meet the educational requirements for licensure in those states in which students are doing learning placements.
The NYU Steinhardt DPT Program meets the educational requirements for licensure in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Graduation from an accredited program is required for licensure to practice physical therapy in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The NYU Steinhardt DPT program is accredited by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). CAPTE is an accrediting agency that is nationally recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Steinhardt DPT conducts placement activity in the following states outside NYS and has made the following determination with respect to additional professional licensure requirements, beyond educational requirements, in those specific states.
Please note, all states may require an applicant to: be of good moral character; obtain a passing rate on the NPTE exam; submit a complete and accurate application for licensure, which may include such requirements as submitting a passport-sized photo, providing proof of legal residence in the United States, submitting, or having the applicant’s program submit, verification of graduation and disclosing all previous names; pay all required fees; and undergo some sort of background check, among other requirements.
Additionally, please be aware that the presence of a misdemeanor, felony or violation conviction on an applicant’s record may bar the applicant from obtaining a license to practice physical therapy.
If you are interested in having a placement in a different state or gaining licensure in a different state other than what is listed in the chart below, please contact Jerry Powell at gp2549@nyu.edu to discuss if this is possible.
Note, state regulations for additional licensure requirements beyond your educational preparation in our DPT program change frequently, and the information posted here may have changed at the time of your specific application to or enrollment in our program of study. Please check with Thomasina Cochran at cochrt02@nyu.edu if you have specific questions about additional licensure requirements in a specific state.
| State | State License Contact Info | Meets the Academic Requirements for State Licensure? | Additional Information |
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| Arizona | Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | Yes | Additional Licensure Requirements: Candidates must pass the AZ jurisprudence exam. Note: should a physical therapist wish to practice dry needling in AZ, additional training will be needed. |
| California | Yes |
Additional Licensure Requirements:
Candidates must pass the CA jurisprudence exam and get fingerprinted. |
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| Colorado | Yes | Additional Licensure Requirements: Candidates must get fingerprinted, attest to holding malpractice insurance, attest to developing a written plan for the security of patient medical records, and complete the Healthcare Professions Profile. |
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| Connecticut | Yes | Additional Licensure Requirements: Candidates must possess professional liability insurance. |
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District of Columbia
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Yes |
Additional Licensure Requirements:
Candidates must pass the D.C. Jurisprudence Examination. |
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| Florida | Yes |
Additional Licensure Requirements:
Candidates must pass Florida Laws and Rules Examination. |
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| Georgia | Yes |
Additional Licensure Requirements:
Candidates must pass Georgia Jurisprudence Assessment Module. |
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| Illinois | Yes | ||
| Indiana | Physical Therapy Board | Yes | |
| Maryland | Yes |
Additional Licensure Requirements:
Candidates must pass the Maryland Jurisprudence Examination. |
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| Massachusetts | Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals | Yes | |
| Michigan | Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | Yes | Additional Licensure Requirements: Candidates must pass MI Jurisprudence Exam and complete training in identifying victims of human trafficking. MI also requires two hours of implicit bias training which is included the DPT program's Clinical Observation Seminar. |
| Nevada | State of Nevada Physical Therapy Board | Yes | Additional Licensure Requirements: Candidates must pass NV Jurisprudence Exam. |
| New Jersey | Yes |
Additional Licensure Requirements:
Candidates must pass the New Jersey State Jurisprudence Examination. |
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| Oregon | Yes |
Additional Licensure Requirements:
Candidates must pass the Oregon Jurisprudence Assessment Module and obtain a pain management certificate by completing the Oregon online pain management module. |
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| Pennsylvania | Yes |
Additional Licensure Requirements:
Candidates must undergo 3 hours of training approved by the Department of Human Services (DHS) on the topic of child abuse recognition and reporting. Candidates can complete this training online by a state-approved provider. |
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| Rhode Island | Rhode Island Dept. of Health | Yes | |
| Texas | Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | Yes | Additional Licensure Requirements: Candidates must pass the Texas Jurisprudence Assessment Module. |
| Utah | Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | Yes | |
| Virginia | Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | Yes | |
| Washington | Yes | Additional Licensure Requirements: Candidates must pass the Washington State Jurisprudence Exam. |
The NYU Steinhardt DPT Program meets the educational requirements for licensure in all 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. NYU Steinhardt has not been able to make a determination with respect to additional professional licensure requirements, beyond educational requirements, for the following states and territories:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- American Samoa
- Guam
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Puerto Rico
- US Virgin Islands