t-DPT Tuition & Fees: Distance Learning
The cost of the program is approximately $25,995. Estimates are for the 2020/2021 school year. The total cost of the program includes:
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Tuition for 35 credits of postgraduate education from Andrews University
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University fees to allow continuous use of the online library services through AU during the duration of the program and the use of the online classroom services for online course delivery.
The cost does NOT cover any books required for your classes or travel expenses, etc that you may incur attending any on campus sessions. You are charged per semester for the tuition and fees.
Tuition for this program is: $675 per regular credit; $396 per competency credit; $255 professional fee per semester and $140 distance education fee per semester.
Tuition may vary each year.
Using these figures, the cost breakdown per semester for the duration of the program is estimated as follows:
Year 1:
| Semester | Session | Course/Fees | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester |
Session 1 Aug-Dec |
PTH700 Scholarly Writing and Research | 2 cr | $1,350 |
| PTH741 Physiological Basis for Exercise Prescription | 3 cr | $2,025 | ||
| PTH732 Clinical Research | 2 cr | $1,350 | ||
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | ||
| Distance Education Fee | none | $140 | ||
| Total Semester Cost |
$5,120 |
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| Spring Semester |
Session 2 Dec Apr |
PTH818 Clinical Screening & Differential Diagnosis | 3 cr | $2,025 |
| PTH840 Advanced Topics in Clinical Research | 3 cr | $2,025 | ||
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Session 3 Apr-Jul |
PTH744 Principles of Contemporary Leadership | 3 cr | $2,025 | |
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | ||
| Distance Education Fee | none | $140 | ||
| Total Semester Cost |
$6,470 |
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| Summer Semester |
Session 4 Jul-Oct |
PTH830 Medical Diagnostics | 2 cr | $1,350 |
| PTH860 Applications of Clinical Research | 2 cr | $1,350 | ||
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | ||
| Distance Education Fee | none | $140 | ||
| Total Semester Cost |
$3,095 |
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Year 2:
| Semester | Session | Course/Fees | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester |
Session 5 Oct-Jan |
PTH750 Professional Communication & Consulting | 2 cr | $1,350 |
| PTH799 Research Project | 2 cr | $1,350 | ||
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | ||
| Distance Education Fee | none | $140 | ||
| Total Semester Cost |
$3,095 |
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| Spring Semester |
Session 6 Jan-Apr |
PTH790 Topics in Comparative Religion | 2 cr | $1,350 |
| PTH716 Clinical Pharmacology | 2 cr | $1,350 | ||
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | ||
| Distance Education Fee | none | $140 | ||
| Total Semester Cost |
$3,095 |
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| Summer Semester |
Session 7 Jul-Oct |
PTH846 Spirituality in Healthcare | 3 cr | $2,025 |
| PTH748 Educational Techniques for Healthcare Professionals | 2 cr | $1,350 | ||
| Professional Fee | none | $255 | ||
| Distance Education Fee | none | $140 | ||
| Total Semester Cost |
$3,770 |
Remaining Credits
These can be fit into any other semester or a separate semester with another distance education fee
| Course/Fees | Credits | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| PTH799 Research Project | 2 cr | $1,350 |