INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM
Augustana University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program prepares graduates with the core skills needed to advance and lead within the physical therapy profession. The program is delivered in a hybrid format, with learning delivered online, in hands-on labs, and through clinical rotations. Graduates will finish in two years, moving into the clinic sooner.
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HYBRID ACCELERATED INNOVATIVE
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 are held at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN. Students apply what they have learned from the online experience into hands-on skills during intensive on-site practice, bringing their learning to life.
Clinical Education | 32 weeks
In year two, student learning comes together in clinical rotations in varied practice settings, serving diverse patient populations close to home or across the country.
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COMMITTED FACULTY
Learn from passionate faculty who are skilled in hybrid learning and teaching and are invested in students’ success. Each faculty member is strongly committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment and culture, including completing the Diversity Advocate Certificate offered at Augustana University. 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
Faculty from across the US
85% board certified in specialty area
Interprofessional
Collaboration
Genomics | Telehealth | Data Science | Bioelectronics
Commitment to Holistic Admission
Admission
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 3.00 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.
Complete a baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 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.
Accreditation
Effective November 8, 2022, Augustana University has been granted Candidate for 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.
Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation.
Candidate for Accreditation is an accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status does not assure that the program will be granted Initial Accreditation.