I have the same story as several on here. 10 plus years ago, didn't take college seriously. GPA 2.87. Have had a very successful teaching career, but now I feel like I have more to give in life, and I am really excited about the possibility of entering a DPT program. But, before I dive in, I want to know what to expect.
I have a B.S. with a major in Kinesiology and a minor in Biology. From what I see, most DPT programs around me don't accept the Kinesiology classes toward GPA. I hear people say retake classes and get the last 60 hours GPA up.
But, my really ignorant question is, how?
One of the DPT programs that I want to try for requires that I take certain science course for science majors and upper level psychology classes. So, when I apply to the local university here, am I looking at going for a second bachelors degree with a major in science? Does a university let me simply take courses for a science major, along with other upper level classes (i.e. psychology) without pursuing a second degree? I looked at the local community college but they don't have the upper level courses that the DPT program is requiring of me to have. Is there a way for me to do this and get my GPA higher without getting a second bachelors degree? I will if I have to, but that's so much more time!
Thanks in advance for your help!
I have a B.S. with a major in Kinesiology and a minor in Biology. From what I see, most DPT programs around me don't accept the Kinesiology classes toward GPA. I hear people say retake classes and get the last 60 hours GPA up.
But, my really ignorant question is, how?
One of the DPT programs that I want to try for requires that I take certain science course for science majors and upper level psychology classes. So, when I apply to the local university here, am I looking at going for a second bachelors degree with a major in science? Does a university let me simply take courses for a science major, along with other upper level classes (i.e. psychology) without pursuing a second degree? I looked at the local community college but they don't have the upper level courses that the DPT program is requiring of me to have. Is there a way for me to do this and get my GPA higher without getting a second bachelors degree? I will if I have to, but that's so much more time!
Thanks in advance for your help!