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Doctorate of Physical Therapy

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Physical Therapy (DPT) Doctoral

Program Description

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program provides a student-centric education that prepares you for caring, innovative, interdisciplinary, and evidence-based approaches to patient-centered care.

In addition to classroom learning and simulations that mimic real-life treatment scenarios, as a DPT student at WCU, you will complete three full-time, end-of-program clinical internships (totaling 48 weeks) that help ensure you are equipped to work in a range of clinical settings.

Degree Awarded

Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Credits Required

133

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

9

Instructional Months

36

Instructional Weeks

135

CIP Code

51.2308

SOC Code

29-1123.00

Pace and Track Information

TRACK AND PACE NAME

CAMPUS

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Center for Graduate Studies

Campuses

West Coast University Center for Graduate Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Ground

Academic Calendar

15 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 706-3245
Email: accreditation@apta.org
Website: www.capteonline.org/Home.aspx

Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at West Coast University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, VA, 22305; Telephone: 703-684-2782; email: accreditation@apta.org; website www.capteonline.org.