Program Details

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Your Three-Year Journey

Work closely with expert faculty and put your new knowledge and skills to the test at field placements in hospitals, clinics, schools, and community-based settings. All students become members of the American Physical Therapy Association while enrolled in the program.

First-Year Experience

  • experience an integrated lifespan curriculum with a focus on the musculoskeletal system
  • begin providing physical therapy to members of the community
  • build on classroom learning with integrated clinical experiences 

Second-Year Experience

  • experience an integrated lifespan curriculum with a focus on the nervous system and complex cases
  • gain hands-on experience working in specialty clinics, post-surgical management, and intensive care settings
  • provide care to real patients in our on-campus, pro-bono Balance, Movement, and Wellness Center 

Third-Year Experience

  • participate in three full-time, off-campus clinical education experiences
  • spend 10 weeks each in an outpatient orthopedic setting and a complex medical setting
  • devote another 10 weeks to a setting of personal interest to you

Learn more about undergraduate pathways to a career in Physical Therapy.