Doctor of Physical Therapy
     Mobilizing Leaders for Tomorrow . . . 

               
                  Brooke Erstad, PT, DPT, Class of 2006

The University of Mary Doctor of Physical Therapy Offers:

• Immediate practical application
• Team and network-building with faculty and peers
• Faculty with real-world experience
• Ethical decision-making and values-based leadership development

Mission

We prepare autonomous practitioners who are leaders in service through evidence-based practice, education, and scholarly activity for the profession of physical therapy.

Outcomes

Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum will have the ability to perform as entry-level physical therapists in a variety of roles and practice settings.

Accreditation

The University of Mary Department of Physical Therapy is accredited by the Commission on Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The next review date is 2012. The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) has accredited the University of Mary to offer the DPT degree.

Faculty

Donald Allen, P.T., Ph.D.;  Mary Dockter, P.T., Ph.D., Director of Clinical Education; Michael Parker, P.T., Ph.D.; Joellen Roller, P.T., Ed.D., D.PT, Program Director; Robert Schulte, P.T., D.Sc. M.B.A.; Steven Ziegler, P.T., M. Mgt.