Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

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Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Applicants must be experienced physical therapy clinicians licensed to practice in the United States. Alternatively, foreign trained therapists must be graduates of institutions recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association. Applicants must also hold a master’s degree in physical therapy or a field related to physical therapy practice. Generally, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale as well as a minimum score of 500 on each of the three components of the Graduate Record Examinations are required. The degree requirement includes successful completion of 30–31 units as described in the following three sections:

Required Courses

Electives (a minimum of 9 units is required, one from each category is recommended)

Capstone Project (PT 592)

This required project provides the student with the opportunity to synthesize the learning experiences of the DPT program. It can take the form of a case study, a learning module for students or patients, a business plan for a unique form of health care delivery or some other innovative concept. Work toward the completion of the project is done under the guidance of a single faculty member or a committee, depending on the magnitude and scope of the project. The primary faculty adviser will determine the unit value of the project.

A clinical residency is also available as part of the post-professional DPT program.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Required Courses

Electives (a minimum of 9 units is required, one from each category is recommended)

Anatomy

Neurobiology

Exercise Physiology

Capstone Project (PT 592)