Program Overview

DPT Program

The CSULB DPT program is a 3-year curriculum consisting of 9 semesters, including summers, totaling 116 units. Successful completion of all courses, clinical experiences, and the doctoral project prepares graduates to take the licensing examination to be a practicing physical therapist.

Admissions Overview

• Application Requirements
• Applying to the Program
• Admissions Scoring
• Tuition
• Information Sessions
• Application Checklist
• FAQs

DPT Program Details

Curriculum

The program consists of 9 semesters, including summers, totaling 116 units.

Clinical Education

Clinical education is an essential part of the program.

Neurologic Clinic

The neurologic clinic is one of the clinical education components.

Doctoral Project

A doctoral project is required for graduation.

Graduate Outcomes

The program prepares graduates to take the licensing examination to be a practicing physical therapist.

Research Laboratories

• Balance & Prevention of Falls
• Clinical Movement Performance Laboratory (CMPL)
• Clinical Rehabilitation and Biomechanics (CRAB) Laboratory
• Electrophysiological Measurement
• Pathokinesiology
• Spine Research Laboratory
• The THRIVE Lab

Orthopaedic Residency Program

The Orthopaedic Residency Program is available for further specialization.