The Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is awarded at Carroll College. A candidate must follow the outlined curriculum and complete a minimum of 218 credits with a minimum grade point average of 3.00.

During the pre-professional phase, the freshman, sophomore and junior years, students must complete a minimum of 96 credits in their undergraduate majors with a pre-physical therapy emphasis, including all general degree and distribution requirements, while fulfilling the requirements for entrance into the professional phase.

The program's professional phase is divided into two phases. During Phase I, students complete 32 credits of courses in physical therapy at the 400 level. Several of the courses are elective courses in biology and psychology. Bachelor's degrees are awarded to those students satisfying all relevant college requirements at the conclusion of Phase I. In addition, students must satisfy specific academic requirements to progress in both Phase I and Phase II of the Entry-Level Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

During Year 1 of Phase II, students take 44 credits of courses in physical therapy at the 500 level. Forty-six credits of physical therapy courses at the 600 level are taken during Year 2 of Phase II. An entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is awarded upon successful completion of Phases I and II. As part of the Phase II professional curriculum, the candidates must satisfactorily complete 35 weeks of clinical education at facilities affiliated with Carroll.