Program Overview

Department of Physical Therapy

The physical therapy department offers a doctorate of physical therapy degree designed to prepare students for entry into the profession. Students are prepared as generalists and then have an opportunity to explore orthopedic, pediatric, and geriatric specializations through clinical exposures and student research opportunities. Our curriculum provides a comprehensive background in the art and science of physical therapy and prepares graduates for state licensure examination eligibility.

Program Details

• The program is designed to prepare students for entry into the profession of physical therapy.
• Students are prepared as generalists with opportunities to explore specializations in:
  • Orthopedic physical therapy
  • Pediatric physical therapy
  • Geriatric physical therapy
• The curriculum provides a comprehensive background in the art and science of physical therapy.
• The program prepares graduates for eligibility to take the state licensure examination.

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