Program of Study:

• The 34-month program of study begins in August. Click here to see the university's academic calendar.
• The program leads to a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree.
• 38 weeks of clinical instruction are interspersed throughout the program, allowing you to correlate didactic (classroom) experiences with clinical applications.
• Several vacation periods are included during the 34 months of study.
• The curriculum is delivered in sequential learning experiences presented in a block format, each block building on the previous one.
• Students participate in four clinical internships spaced throughout the curriculum in areas including orthopedics, acute care, neurological rehab, and an elective. Internships are scheduled at more than 350 clinical sites throughout the United States.
• The curriculum uses a variety of delivery methods in an attempt to meet individual student learning styles. Methods include case studies, problem-based learning, lectures, group projects, labs and community-based labs.
• The curriculum includes extensive laboratory time to ensure competency in manual skills.

Course content includes (but is not limited to) :

• Anatomy  
• Kinesiology/Biomechanics
• Physiology  
• Pathology  
• Musculoskeletal Systems
• Cardiopulmonary Systems
• Integumentary Systems
• Neuromuscular Systems  
• Principles and techniques of examination, evaluation, intervention, diagnosis, prognosis and outcomes which are applied throughout the lifespan.  
• Research  
• Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Administration and Management
• Injury Prevention
• Health Promotion