Degree Programs

The Division of Physical Therapy offers a Doctorate in Physical Therapy through two different programs, the traditional program and the transitional program and also offers the option to pursue a dual degree with a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Master's degree in Athletic Training.

The Traditional Doctorate in Physical Therapy is for the entry level student and allows the graduate to enter the physical therapy profession and to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) to obtain state licensure. This program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The curriculum consists of three years of coursework in both the classroom and clinical environments. The didactic curriculum consists of courses in the foundational and clinical sciences taken at the campus in Winchester. The current clinical education program consists of three part-time and three full-time clinical experiences beginning in the spring of the first year. During the part-time clinical practicums, students are in the clinic one day per week. Full-time clinical internships can be anywhere in the nation, with a few international placements available. There are three clinical internships. The first lasts eight weeks, and the final two internships last 13 weeks each. Join us on Facebook logo

In conjunction with the Division of Athletic Training, the student may also apply for the Dual Physical Therapy and Athletic Training degree. Please refer to the Dual Degree portion of the website for further details.

The Transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy is for currently licensed professionals with either a bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy to advance to the doctorate level. This program is from 1 to 2 years in length and is accomplished via a distance learning format. Please refer to the transistional DPT portion of the website for curriculum details.

 

 

 

 

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