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Program Description |
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The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a professional graduate program, which prepares individuals for licensure and entry into the physical therapy profession. As a graduate program, it includes theoretical, clinical practice, and research courses and experiences to prepare graduates to function in a variety of settings in physical therapy. Physical therapy is concerned with the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic conditions that cause disorders of movement. In order to provide appropriate treatment, physical therapists evaluate the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and associated systems, calling on the basic sciences and behavioral sciences in the interpretation of this evaluation. Patient programs are then developed to resolve movement dysfunctions. Physical therapists work in concert with all members of the health care team through a variety of referral relationships. The Doctor of Physical Therapy at Oakland University is designed to prepare clinicians with the evaluation and examination skills necessary to make physical therapy differential diagnoses of movement related impairments affecting the neuromusculoskeletal system. In addition, this degree will prepare graduates to provide effective care in the areas of prevention, screening, rehabilitation and community reintegration for their clients. Finally, graduates will be able to interpret and conduct research related to physical therapy.
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| Requirements for Degree Completion |
| Students admitted to the DPT program are required to attend a full-time program of prescribed course work. A new class of students begins this program each fall semester. A minimum of 122-130 semester hours of credit are required for the degree.
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Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Catalog Section
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Accreditation
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| Oakland University is accredited as a doctoral degree-granting institution by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (http://ncahlc.org/ ; phone: (312) 263-0456).
In addition, OU's physical therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
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Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS)
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| Oakland University is participating in the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service. Students wishing to apply to OU's DPT program should apply using the PTCAS. The PTCAS application and 2 references should be submitted to PTCAS directly. In addition, the Supplemental Program Form and official GRE scores are required and should be submitted directly to Oakland University Graduate Admissions.
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| Application Deadlines: |
| Fall 2010: |
October 15, 2009
| All application material must be submitted by the deadline.
Applications submitted after October 15 will be reviewed
at the discretion of the Admission Committee.
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Contact:
Michelle Southward
248.370.2369
317 Hannah Hall of Science
mdguy@oakland.edu
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| The above program description and requirements are for informational purposes only. Requirements are subject to change. For official program requirements, please refer to online graduate catalog. |