Program Recognition
•Bullet: Springfield College says it is the only institution in the nation offering a Dance/Pre-Physical Therapy program with direct entry into a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
•Bullet: Springfield College ranked in the top 7% (40 out of 584) for best college for Physical Therapy by Niche (2025)
Training
•Bullet: Earn both a bachelor's degree and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in seven academic years, including one summer
•Bullet: Study ballet, modern/contemporary, jazz, West African, hip-hop, house, and social dance forms
•Bullet: Doctor of Physical Therapy students collaborate with Dance students each semester on movement analysis, injury prevention, and rehabilitation
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Dance students gain performance experience through the Repertory Touring Company, annual dance concerts, student productions, and work with internationally recognized guest artists
Professional Development
•Bullet: Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival provides year-round access to performances, archives, lectures, workshops, and artist networking
•Bullet: Students may shadow PTs treating dancers and pursue winter or summer internships for academic credit
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: Students enter as Dance/Health Science: Pre-PT majors and begin physical therapy study at the end of the fourth year
•Bullet: No second DPT application is required once academic requirements and program standards are met
