Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

(DPT)

Residential | Full-Time | 8 Semesters

Become a physical therapist.

Our Doctor of Physical Therapy program prepares you to enter the healthcare field as a PT with our accelerated curriculum, our focus on clinical practice and skills, and our pro bono clinic.

Dual DPT/PhD option is available.

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy in
Pediatric Science

(tDPT)

Limited-Residency | 1 Year | Post-Professional

Earn the doctorate for practicing pediatric physical therapists.

Transition from your bachelor’s or master’s degree in physical therapy to the doctorate level. Focus on pediatric physical therapy throughout the coursework and capstone projects.

Neonatology Fellowship

Physical Therapy Fellowship | Post-Professional | For PTs

Become an expert in neonatology.

Work with renowned neonatology PT experts as you complete at least 1000 clinical hours at top children’s hospitals (Seattle Children’s Hospital and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital).

Academic Residency

Physical Therapy Residency| Post-Professional | For PTs

Build on foundational knowledge.

Gain real world experience working in a DPT program while taking coursework to develop in teaching, course design, research, and governance in higher education. Frequent mentorship by other faculty and practical application develop your skills as you put them to use while advancing education in physical therapy.

Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (PhD)

Limited-Residency | 9 Tracks | 4 Years

Earn your terminal research or academic degree for healthcare clinicians.

Our PhD in Health Sciences program enables Physical Therapists to join other healthcare professionals to expound their knowledge in 1 of 9 health science specialties ranging from Orthopedic or Pediatric Sciences to Human & Sport Performance or Neurological Rehabilitation.