Physical Therapy and Athletic Training

Physical Therapy Interim Chair and Associate Professor: Gerber

Physical Therapy Program Director and Clinical Associate Professor: Gerber

Associate Professors: Devine, Dye, Foley, Gerber, Jackman, Seiger

Assistant Professors:  Canavan, Harris, Henscheid, Jepson, Ralphs, Woolstenhulme, Clarke

Program Description	Type	Degree
Doctor of Physical Therapy	Degree	Doctor of Physical Therapy
Master of Science in Athletic Training	Degree	Master of Science
Master of Science in Athletic Training/Doctor of Physical Therapy	Degree	Master of Science/Doctor of Physical Therapy
Accelerated Exercise Science B.S. to M.S.A.T	Degree	BS/MSAT
Physical Therapist Assistant to B.S in Health Science to M.S. in Athletic Training	Degree	PTA/BSHS/MSAT

Mission Statements and Learning Outcomes

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Prepare entry-level physical therapists who optimize human movement and function by providing educational opportunities in practice, service, and research.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for the DPT program are:

• SLO #1 Obtain the foundational knowledge and skills to sit for the national physical therapy licensure examination required to assume roles as competent entry-level physical therapists.
• SLO #2 Gain experience in diverse practice settings or with a variety of patient populations.
• SLO #3 Be skilled in patient education.
• SLO #4 Develop habits of critical reflection and self-directed learning.
• SLO #5 Acquire professional advocacy and inter-professional collaboration skills.