Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM (D.P.T.)
Dr. Barbara Gresham, Program Director
Accreditation Statement:
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email:accreditation@apta.org; website:
http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (254) 295-4940 or email bgresham@umhb.edu..
Program Vision
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program aspires to be recognized as the program of choice for individuals seeking to become competent, effective and ethical physical therapy practitioners with a foundation based in Christian principles and values.
Program Mission
The mission of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is to prepare Doctors of Physical Therapy who demonstrate excellence in clinical practice as they collaborate with the interprofessional health care team, contribute to critical inquiry, advance societal health and wellness, advocate to promote change, and serve as leaders within the profession and community. Addressing the needs of underserved communities in a global society is a guiding principle for program faculty, staff, students and graduates. The program is offered in a Christian environment led by faculty who teach and mentor with integrity, sensitivity and a commitment to excellence.
Program Goals
1. The program will provide an innovative curriculum that includes interprofessional learning activities and service learning opportunities.
2. The program will collaborate with local clinicians to promote continued competence for physical therapists within the community.
3. Faculty will model professional behaviors that reflect commitment to service to the institution, profession and community.
4. Faculty will maintain currency in physical therapy practice.
5. Faculty will participate in scholarly activities to advance the teaching, research, and practice of physical therapy through rigorous inquiry.
6. Students will demonstrate competence in clinical practice upon completion of the program.
7. Students will complete the requirements for the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
8. Students will demonstrate a commitment to service through engagement in service learning and community activities.
9. Students will demonstrate a commitment to the profession of physical therapy.
10. Graduates will demonstrate competence as practitioners with consideration for serving underserved communities.
11. Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to service to the profession and the community.
Program Entrance Requirements
- The Doctor of Physical Therapy program participates in the Physical Therapy Centralized Application Service (PTCAS). All application materials must be submitted through PTCAS at www.ptcas.org
- Submit official transcript of a completed Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum grade-point average of
a) 3.2 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 hours of the Bachelor's or relevant graduate degree
b) 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for prerequisite courses with a minimum of a C in each course
- Submit resume or curriculum vita documenting educational background, work experience, extracurricular activities, and volunteer or community service
- Submit verification of a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer/observation experience in each of two different physical therapy settings (a total minimum of 80 hours)
- Arrange for submission of three recommendation forms; two recommendation forms must be from physical therapists (PT) in different settings where volunteer/observation experience was obtained
- Interview (by invitation) with members of the DPT Admissions Committee
- Compose an essay response to a physical therapy related prompt (Interview and essay will be completed on the same day).
Program Lab/Classroom Activities
Students will practice various therapeutic techniques during required lab and, occasionally, lecture or classroom courses. In order to provide students both a complete perspective on various therapies and the opportunity to practice, students are expected to practice physical therapy techniques on one another. Any required participation in such exercises will be under the supervision of university faculty, instructors, or clinicians. Any student admitted to the program who is uncomfortable with any classroom or lab activity should discuss his or her concern with the DPT Program Director.
Requirements for Graduation
In order to graduate from the DPT program, students must meet the following requirements:
- Successfully complete all coursework with a grade of “C” or better and maintain a 3.00 GPA
- Complete a comprehensive examination and all required supplemental work
- Complete a professional portfolio presentation
- Present research group findings in an approved format
Curriculum (107 hours)
Degree Requirements
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Fall Semester 1st Year
Spring Semester 1st Year
Summer Semester 1st Year
| PHTH 7331 | Musculoskeletal Rehab I | 3 |
| PHTH 7333 | Professional Communications and Pyschosocial/Considerations | 3 |
| PHTH 7325 | Development of Human Movement | 3 |
| PHTH 7335 | Integumentary Dysfunction and Physical Agents | 3 |
| PHTH 7136 | Clinical Practicum | 1 |
| PHTH 7148 | Critical Inquiry II | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fall Semester 2nd Year
Spring Semester 2nd Year
Summer Semester 2nd Year
Fall Semester 3rd Year
| PHTH 7971 | Professional Experience III | 9 |
| PHTH 7172 | Professional Seminar | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |