Students in our Physical Therapy program are trained to be sensitive to the evolving concept of comprehensive health care and prepared to cooperate with other health professionals in meeting the changing health needs of society.

The program helps students develop the basic skills for assuming beginning responsibilities in the areas of patient care, administration, education and research.

Students also gain a knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the social, political and economic aspects of health in conjunction with the humanities.

The program in physical therapy is divided into two parts:

• A 3.5-year pre-professional component providing a broad liberal arts education and a basic science foundation. Integration of liberal arts and professional studies prepares students to be responsible decision-makers and understand the humanities, the social and natural sciences, and technology.
• A three-year professional component in which students develop the specific knowledge base, clinical skills, problem-solving ability and professionalism necessary to become entry-level physical therapists.

Following completion of the 3.5 years of study, students receive a Bachelor of Science in Health/Science Studies, and receive a Doctor of Physical Therapy at the end of the program.

The program in physical therapy has received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.