The MPT program at APU is seeking accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association. The program has been granted candidacy for accreditation status. Candidate status does not guarantee full accreditation. The Graduate Program in Physical Therapy at California State University, Fresno, is a three- academic year course of study with summers free. The MPT course of study builds on the thorough knowledge base needed by professional therapists in making clinical decisions.
Clinical experience is included throughout the program.
The curriculm focuses on critical thinking strategies that promote effective analysis and interpretation of data in the formulation of treatment alternatives that can achieve predictable function outcomes in patient management. The Degree Program in Physical Therapy at California State University, Sacramento is scheduled to transition to a master's program in Fall 2000 and will start accepting applications Fall 1999. The Division offers a comprehensive entry level master's degree program which prepares the student for work in all areas of physical therapy. Students perform clinical observations and internships in a variety of settings selected from more than 250 hosp itals and practices in California and throughout the country. Physical Therapists provide both therapeutic services and psychosocial support to individuals of all ages with musculoskeletal, neurological, sensorimotor, cardiovascular, and other physiological dysfunctions.