In any academic (school) year, students are admitted selectively to begin studies in the Fall Semester which starts in August of each year. The deadline for acceptance of applications for admission in the Fall of 2022 is February 4, 2022. Only those applications with complete files will be considered as eligible. Completed files are considered those files that include the following:
- Morton College application – Student Information Form
- PTA application along with proof of residency
- HS transcripts (Official)
- College transcripts through Fall 2021
- Completed prerequisite coursework and general education (highly recommended) coursework
- Two signed letters of recommendation
- Completed observation hours and form
- Proof of mandatory PTA Information Session attendance
- Submission of in-district employment verification form
For further details on the above information, be sure to see “Forms and Worksheets” under Quick Links below. Also see “Application Process” under Quick Links below.
Applicants must meet all general college admission requirements for degree seeking students as outlined in the Morton College Catalog. Apply Now! (make “Apply Now” an Active Link)
NOTE: Meeting the minimum college admission requirements DOES NOT guarantee admission to the PTA Program. Applicants must also meet and complete the PTA Program specific requirements and application process.
Cara Bonick, PTA, M.Ed.
Director of Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Applicants with a complete application file will be considered eligible for an interview. Interviews will be scheduled after February 4, 2022. Participation in the interview is required for inclusion and exclusion purposes.
Admission to Morton College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program is competitive. Admission points will be awarded for both subjective criteria (interview) as well as objective criteria (admission points for eligible courses; see Pre-PTA Worksheet found in “Forms and Worksheets” under Quick Links below). Ultimate selection is determined by the PTA admissions committee.
For most students, the program will require a full-time and daytime commitment. In the second year of the program, students will participate in the clinical affiliation/experience portion of the academic program (details on clinical experiences can be found on the main PTA Program webpage). Clinical affiliations are full-time experiences. Students are advised NOT to pursue full-time employment during clinical education. Students are responsible for their own transportation related to clinical experiences. NOTE: A criminal background check (requiring a Social Security number) and a physical examination and drug screen are required for 2nd year clinicals. Questions regarding clinical affiliation requirements for the PTA Program can be directed to the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (see “Faculty” under Quick Links for contact information).
Only students officially accepted to the PTA Program may enroll in courses with the PHT prefix, except for PHT 101. Classes begin only in the Fall Semester of each academic (school) year. To complete the professional core and general education credits (which are a part of the curriculum), students should plan on attending school for 2 ½ full (Fall/Spring/Summer) academic years or more.
Eligible applicants will be notified in writing within two weeks after the admissions committee has determined successful candidates. Meeting the minimum pre-admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the PTA Program.
Applicants who do not meet eligibility requirements will receive a written letter and will be recommended for advising.
NOTE: Applications to the PTA Program DO NOT roll over from year to year. Applicants must apply to the program each year to be considered for admission.