Goals of the DPT Curriculum

The goals of the professional program are to:
1.  Provide an educational experience that will prepare physical therapists who will deliver high quality physical therapy with creativity and a sound scientific basis.
2.  Create an environment that promotes research and scholarly activities that will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in physical therapy.
3.  Foster lifelong learning/continued professional development among all physical therapists.

Graduates of the program will be able to:
1.  Demonstrate legal and ethical practice and commitment to the profession by accepting responsibility to patients/clients, employers, and society.
2. Function competently within the healthcare system as primary contact practitioners for people with potential or existing movement dysfunction.
3.  Incorporate sociocultural issues of patients/clients and their families in decision-making.
4.  Effectively function in the roles of researcher, educator, consultant, and administrator.  
5.  Effectively supervise support personnel.
6.  Demonstrate continued professional growth throughout their professional lifespans.