Physical Therapy (DPT)

Physical Therapy

Students contribute to the health needs of society through education, scholarly activities, service and professional practice.

The doctor of physical therapy program offers a unique advantage with the onsite Texas State Physical Therapy Clinic and a student-run pro bono clinic. Under the supervision of experienced, licensed faculty, students treat patients with various conditions. Combined with a unique curriculum design, cost-effective state tuition, and a 100% national board exam pass rate and employment rate, the nationally accredited program has garnered unsurpassed community support and reputation.

Course Work

Texas State's physical therapy program is a three-year, nine-semester cohort course of study with 99 credit hours that culminates in the doctor of physical therapy degree. The course load for the degree ranges from 6-15 credit hours per semester. The program offers strong collaborative relationships with local clinical sites, short term study abroad, and international clinical education site options. All students are required to complete full-time clinical education experiences. Part-time experiences will be completed in the Texas State Physical Therapy Clinic. Clinical experiences and internships may be completed at locations in or outside the Central Texas area.

Program Details

Over the last 20 years, 98% of the program's students have graduated with a 100% employment rate. The overall national board exam pass rate required for licensure is 100%.

Program Mission

The Department of Physical Therapy's mission is to be a supportive, inclusive community that fosters strong advocates and future leaders through innovative education, clinical practice, scholarship, and service for an ever-changing healthcare environment.

Our vision is to develop the next generation of strategic leaders and advocates to optimize health and the human experience by transforming physical therapist practice.

Career Options

Graduates of the physical therapy program will become professionals who provide a unique perspective on purposeful, precise and efficient movement based upon their knowledge of the movement system and expertise in mobility and locomotion. The degree provides opportunity for career settings such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings and skilled nursing facilities.

Program Faculty

The Texas State Physical Therapy Department faculty value the importance of continued learning and development of the body of professional knowledge for the growth of the physical therapist profession and improvement in patient care services. The faculty believe that the professional education environment must provide opportunity for, and involvement in, research activities. These research areas include basic and applied clinical research, administrative research and educational research activities. Many faculty members are board certified specialists who maintain active clinical practices. The faculty-to-student ratio is

1-to-10.