Department of Physical Therapy

In concert with the William Carey University mission statement, the mission of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) degree program is to create a challenging and caring academic community, preparing students to become autonomous and competent entry level physical therapy practitioners who value lifelong learning, responsible leadership, service in diverse low-resource settings, and engagement in local and global health and wellness issues.

Physical therapy is dedicated to promoting wellness, preventing disability, and supporting participation in activities that impact quality of life. The physical therapy program at William Carey is committed to prepare students for these professional responsibilities by providing high quality academic and clinical educational experiences based on adult learning principles. Students are self-directed and assume responsibility for their learning, with the faculty guiding the education process by providing rich, diverse, interactive learning experiences that foster clinical reasoning and the integration of subject material. Core to the professional educational program at William Carey, students will engage in experiences that foster:

effective and cost-efficient patient care,
inter-professional collaboration,
community and global cultural competence,
research application and evidence based practice, and
advocacy for populations served.

Programs

Doctorate

Physical Therapy, D.P.T. (121 hrs)