NAU Department of Physical Therapy

PHYSICAL THERAPY

The Program in Physical Therapy within the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training offers two different curriculums leading to the doctor of physical therapy degree (DPT). It is a primary mission of the department to prepare physical therapists to assume leadership roles within the health care system through entry-level and post professional residential and distance learning experiences which integrate teaching, research, service, and clinical education through emerging information technologies. In this way, graduates are able to contribute to the solutions of current as well as future health care issues.

The Entry-Level DPT is for those individuals who are not physical therapists, but wish to become one. This program prepares students to take the National Physical Therapy Examination for licensure in any of the 50 states upon graduation. Students gain clinical practice competencies via teaching and mentoring opportunities with the core faculty, clinical adjunct faculty, and clinical educators.

The Post-Professional DPT is for those individuals who are already licensed physical therapists, but wish to obtain a doctoral degree through advanced study.

Beyond the fundamental differences between the two programs, both degrees are designed to prepare students to be life-long learners, critical thinkers, and clinically competent practitioners who function autonomously within a complex health care system. The innovative curriculum for both programs is organized around the four principle practice patterns of the Musculoskeletal, Neuromuscular, Cardiopulmonary, and Integumentary systems.

Entry-Level DPT = http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~pt-p/programs/index.php

Post-Professional DPT = http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~pt-p/programs/index.php

Physical Therapy
PO Box 15015
Building 66, Room 102
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
Phone: (928) 523-4092
Fax: (928) 523-9289
Physical.Therapy@nau.edu

Karen Mueller
Professor

Northern Arizona University

Physical Therapy