How many hours did the Reed College PT program consist of?

• A. 300 hours
• B. 457 hours
• C. 500 hours
• D. 600 hours

Answer: (B)

The total hours for a PT preparation program come from adding together all time spent in classroom instruction, lab work, and supervised clinical experiences. In Reed College’s program those components are published to sum to 457 hours, which is why this option is correct. The other numbers don’t align with the official curriculum total—they would either leave out required components or add components not included in the program’s documented plan. When you think about it, these programs specify clock hours rather than credits, so the total reflects the actual time students spend in supervised learning activities across didactic, lab, and clinical portions. If you want the exact breakdown, the program’s catalog or syllabus lists how many hours are allocated to each part, totaling 457.