Graduate goals

By pursuing this educational mission with integrity and the desire for excellence, the DPT Program will prepare physical therapists who reflect this vision of the profession as espoused by the American Physical Therapy Association:

• Graduates are Doctors of Physical Therapy with enhanced professional identity who are prepared for interdependent practice and direct access to consumers of health care, prevention and wellness services.
• Graduates are recognized by consumers as health care professionals for the diagnosis, management and prevention of movement-related impairments, functional limitations and disabilities.
• Graduates have a commitment to provide comprehensive and accessible health programs for all people with dignity, respect and sensitivity to and appreciation of individual differences.
• Graduates are motivated and guided by the desire for excellence and the highest possible professional, scientific, ethical, legal and moral standards.
• Graduates render evidence-based physical therapy services to consumers and are committed to lifelong learning through continuing professional education and by pursuing professional growth, development and advancement.
• Graduates are leaders and mentors in the physical therapy profession and promote the profession through their support and involvement in professional organizations, including the American Physical Therapy Association and community groups.