Doctor of Physical Therapy
Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
More Information on the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program:
General Overview
Prerequisites
Curriculum
FAQ's
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program within the School of Allied Health Sciences (SOAHS) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is a three year entry-level professional program. Graduates of the TTUHSC DPT Program are qualified to apply for State Licensure and sit for the National Physical Therapy Licensure Examination (NPTE).
The mission of the DPT program is to educate students to be autonomous, evidence-based practitioners who improve the health of people through the application of their clinical skills, collaboration with other health care professionals, and commitment to life-ling learning and community service.
The DPT program is offered on three campuses: Lubbock, Amarillo and Odessa. The physical facilities at the three campuses include modern, high tech teaching and laboratory equipment designed to facilitate an optimal learning environment.
Consistent with the TTUHSC Mission and School of Allied Health Sciences (SOAHS) Mission, faculty of the DPT program are committed to teaching, research, and service. The Center for Rehabilitation Research, within the School of Allied Health Sciences, consists of four clinical research laboratories (Clinical Biomechanics, Clinical Postural Control, Clinical Musculoskeletal, and Clinical Anatomy). This center serves as one of many resources for faculty to productively pursue scholarship.
Should you have any questions related to prerequisites, application deadlines, or the application process, please e-mail our Office of Admissions and Student Affairs at: allied.health@ttuhsc.edu. For more information or answers to questions directly related to the DPT program or curriculum, please view the DPT General Information document, or the DPT FAQ. If you have further questions, please e-mail the program director, Dr. Kerry Gilbert.
Physical Therapy professional education programs are accredited by The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). CAPTE can be contacted at:
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 706-3245
| Graduation Year | Program Completion Rate | Licensure Pass Rate | Employment Rate (6 months after passing the licensure examination) |
|---|---|---|---|
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2006
|
86%
|
96%
|
100%
|
|
2007
|
75%
|
95%
|
100%
|
|
2008
|
86%
|
100%
|
100%
|
|
Average
|
83%
|
97%
|
100%
|