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EARN YOUR DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AT

AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY

A hybrid degree program designed for graduates to finish in two years.

FULLY ACCREDITED DPT PROGRAM

Online Education | 50 weeks

Learners participate in live synchronous sessions, record reactions, watch videos, and read materials to prepare for live sessions and lab immersions.

Lab Immersions | 13 weeks

Lab immersions bring student learning to life. Students apply what they have learned from the online experience into hands-on skills during intensive on-site practice.

Clinical Education | 31 weeks

In year two, student learning comes together in clinical rotations in varied practice settings, serving diverse patient populations across the country.

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AUGUSTANA DPT FACULTY

Learn from passionate faculty who are skilled in hybrid learning and teaching and are committed to students’ success. Core and adjunct faculty live and work across the country and in every physical therapy specialty to create a diverse, dynamic learning experience.

50 unique specialty certifications

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Faculty from across the U.S.

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85% board certified in specialty area

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CAPTE Accredited DPT Program

Augustana DPT Admission Requirements

Augustana University is looking for lifelong learners who want to bring positive change to their community and the world. In order to be considered for admission into the DPT program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Complete a baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.80 on a 4.00 scale from a regionally accredited institution.

Complete all required prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of ‘C-’ or higher in each course and a prerequisite course GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale.

Ability to fulfill the technical abilities required for physical therapists.

Completion of an approved criminal background check before enrollment in the program.

Accreditation

Effective April 29, 2025, Augustana University has been granted Full Accreditation Status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone: 703.706.3245; email: accreditation@apta.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 605.202.6175 or email dptadmissions@augie.edu.

Initial accreditation for new programs is issued by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education for five years with subsequent entry into the ongoing reaccreditation process at that time.

Information on licensing requirements should be directed to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) at fsbpt.org or specific state boards (a list of state boards and contact information is available on FSBPT's website).