Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy
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DPT Program Overview: Post-Professional Track
The Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Spalding University is designed for licensed, practicing physical therapists who are eager to learn and lead for a lifetime. The DPT offers a rich, diverse online community, faculty members who have spent decades in clinical practices and innovative strategies to equip physical therapists to meet the needs of the times.
- 30 credit hours
- Transfer in up to 10 qualifying credit hours
- 10 students per cohort
- Rolling admissions
- 100% online
Courses
The content for the Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy focuses on diagnostics, pharmacology and critical inquiry. Students also engage in courses such as Teaching and Learning in Physical Therapy and Special Topics in Physical Therapy. All students complete a capstone in physical therapy practice as well.
Courses often result in immediate implementation of new techniques into current clinical practice.
You can start in any semester, and most classes can be taken in any order.
Post-Professional DPT + MBA Dual Degree
Beyond our traditional Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (PPDPT) degree program, we proudly offer a dual degree program which combines our PPDPT with the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The PPDPT + MBA is designed for licensed physical therapists seeking entrepreneurial endeavors and who strive to maximize their impact either through leadership in healthcare organizations or higher education. You will graduate from the PPDPT + MBA dual degree with advanced marketability and excel in the management of complex healthcare business operations. Students have two options for pursuing this dual degree:
- Track 1: Students will take the MBA and PPDPT portions simultaneously
- Track 2: Students will complete the PPDPT curriculum, followed by the General MBA track curriculum
- Track 3: Students will complete the General MBA track curriculum, followed by the PPDPT curriculum
Admissions Requirements
Discover how Spalding’s Post-Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program can elevate your career on your terms.
Tuition
Are you ready to enhance your physical therapy career? Learn about tuition and fees for our Doctor of Physical Therapy program, as well as your financial aid options.
Find Possibility in the Heart of the City
DISCOVER YOUR GROWTH POTENTIAL
Upgrade your skills to current doctoral standards, and gain deeper knowledge in evidence-based practice, diagnostics, and specialized care.
High-Impact Career Preparation
Spalding Post-Professional DPT graduates complete the program with advanced clinical skills required for contemporary, specialized physical therapy practice.
Students gain advanced skills in areas that may have evolved since your initial training, such as :
- Pharmacaology
- Imagine and radiology
- Differential diagnosis
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