Academic Program Proposal

Date
Proposal
Activated
Institution
and
Proposal
Degree
Awarded
Academic
Program
Name
Objections
Received
Objection
Deadline
MHEC Final
Action
Final
Decision
Date
Stevenson University
Proposal
Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)Physical Therapy1/20/2023Recommended2/24/2023
Physical Therapy Program Description
The proposed Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program will prepare a diverse population of Physical Therapists to provide physical therapy services through education, research, and practice and to meet the physical therapy needs of diverse <br>communities. The curriculum includes content and learning experiences designed to prepare students for clinical practice in physical therapy and to provide them with the skills and competencies to adapt and succeed in today’s dynamic healthcare environment. By blending classroom and laboratory-based courses that emphasize evidence-based practice with a robust slate of clinical placements that provide experience working with diverse populations, the program will produce highly competent, culturally responsive clinicians. The skills and competencies students will develop are consistent with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Standards and Required Elements for Accreditation of Physical Therapist Education Programs (Standards and Elements) for a doctoral program in Physical Therapy.

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