Identify and prioritize problems and take appropriate action toward resolution. Utilize sound management and business practices in the provision of physical therapy services. This professional curriculum is fully accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, students are eligible to become active members of the American Physical Therapy Association and to take the state licensure examination which is required in order to practice as a professional physical therapist. The physical therapy curriculum, leading to a Master of Physical Therapy degree, is 30 months in length.
Matriculation is at the beginning of the fall semester of each academic year.
During the program, the student is enrolled in Clinical Education I, II, III, IV, and V to participate in structured and supervised clinical experiences. These clinical experiences are scheduled in facilities that are located throughout Texas and the surrounding states. Relocation and travel are at the student's expense. The professional course of study includes courses in the basic sciences, and basic and advanced courses in physical therapy and clinical practice. Since the courses are sequential in nature, any delay in completing the sequence must be approved, in writing, by the program director and will result in a delay of at least one year.