Utica University Reviews

"Do not recommend their post professional DPT program (for existing PTs wanting to obtain the DPT). 95% of this program is focused on writing. 5% on obtaining new information and knowledge. Same professor over and over who is NOT a content expert in the actual course, instead, just an instructor assigned to teach a course that someone else created. It should experts in the content of that particular course, not the same instructor over and over who is a just a general PT. I have literally not learned one new thing that I did not know prior to starting this program, except how to use Voice Thread and a good review of APA formatting. They act as if you are in a English writing Ph D program. Not a DPT program. The actual content is so ridiculously basic it is laughable. So instead, they have extremely high writing standards and Voice Thread standards to make up for the lack of rigor with the content. Really? Is this going to make us better PTs? No. It is obvious that the professor (instructor) has never taught real face to face lecture classes and is simple assigned an online class and thinks that the goal is to expect everyone to write and say things the way she would. As if that warrants respect, not! This is a classic sign of an inexperienced teacher. I only consider a teacher, instructor, professor to be legit if they have taught and lectured in a face to face class and know how to live lecture, engage in live dialogue with a class, write assignments and exams, etc. This then translates to online teaching. Not the opposite. Do your research, go elsewhere for your transitional DPT, not Utica University. Go to a program where you will learn new information and be challenged, not just regurgitate online info into your papers to make your professor happy and think you learned something. Writing a ton, learning literally nothing. So pathetic. Thank goodness my work is reimbursing me for the tuition, otherwise it would not be worth it.Read Less"

"I love the updated physical therapy program, I feel it is more structured for learning than the old program was. I like the focus on clinical experience and that our first clinical experience is within the first year of school. I think it helps with the transition from classroom learning to real world experience and makes the students more confident with their knowledge. Because the physical therapy program is only in its second year of the new accreditation, faculty is still working out the kinks in scheduling and classroom availability. The school is a private institution, therefore tuition and fees are high. I wish there were more financial assistance and scholarship opportunities through the school.Read Less"

"Utica College has an excellent Physical Therapy program. The advisers and professors strive to make their students successful. The rooms available for PT students are very nice and give students their own space to work and practice for exams. I love the experience I am getting here at Utica College and wouldn't change a thing."

"I participated in a 3 + 3 program, where I did 3 years of undergraduate education and 3 years of graduate. This was an accelerated program that will allow me to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 6 years rather than 7. The professors are all clinicians in the Utica area and can provide direct feedback from their clinical experiences. Although the program is fast paced and accelerated it is rewarding and very intriguing."

"Utica College is a great place to learn. There are many great professors with great learning environments. The social life is good as well, I have met many great friends here."

"Very productive at preparing students for their careers in physical therapy. Working out a new curriculum so still ironing out kinks for following classes"

"Some of the pros of the program are that they just implemented a new curriculum to help the students learn the material better so they can pass the boards. The professors are always available and willing to help the students if they ask for it. There are many opportunities to work with people in the community to become more accustomed to working with the public. One con to the program is that they are not always on top of the schedule especially with the new curriculum."

"Pros: -Caring environment -Great feedback from all the professors -Small class size, teacher/student ratio Cons: -Grad school is going to be a challenge no matter where you attend. Utica College DPT program does its best to turn any negative feedback into positive actions and outcomes."

"The school offers quality a quality educational program with excellent professors and faculty. The program has recently been revamped but there still remains a problem with the timing of placements of clinical rotations. For example for an august clinical rotation the student may not receive notice until late july for the rotation. Other than that there is little problem with the program itself."