Curriculum

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The curriculum is a 31-month program that begins in May.

The curriculum offers professional education for students majoring in physical therapy. Students admitted to the Program are candidates for a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (DPT) conferred by UT Southwestern Medical Center.

The academic experiences consist of theory in the basic, clinical, and professional sciences and professional skills. To be eligible to enter the clinical-education phase of the Program, a student must have satisfactorily completed all previous courses.

The clinical education courses provide an opportunity to integrate professional knowledge and skills in a clinical setting. These experiences are offered by more than 200 affiliated institutions throughout the United States but predominately in Texas. Each affiliated institution has a center coordinator for clinical education. Three eight-week and one 12-week full-time clinical experience provide students a broad exposure to both general and specialty areas of physical therapy.

Graduates of this Program are eligible to take the national licensure examination given by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.