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Physical Therapy

Prepare to practice contemporary physical therapy from a service-oriented Christian worldview.
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Physical Therapy

Christian Worldview

The mission of the physical therapy program at Harding University is to develop individuals who are prepared to practice contemporary physical therapy from a service-oriented Christian worldview based on scientific evidence, professional ethics and responsibility.

Intensive Curriculum

The DPT program is a continuous eight-semester study comprised of 110 semester hours of coursework and an average of 1,600 hours of supervised clinical experience. Graduates will be eligible to sit for the physical therapist licensure exam. New for Fall 2021 is an accelerated B.S. in exercise science-DPT program. Learn more about the curriculum and program outcomes.

The Mission Practicum

The Mission Practicum sets Harding's PT program apart! This required course experience is an international mission setting. It occurs in the third year of the curriculum between the fall and spring semesters. Apart from the practicum, PT students will have opportunities to serve in the community.

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Accreditation

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Harding University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 501-279-5990 or email pt@harding.edu.

3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085
703-706-3245
accreditation@apta.org

www.capteonline.org

Faculty Highlight

Cody Sipe
Cody Sipe, Ph.D., CES, RCEP
Professor
Anita Killins
Anita Killins, Ph.D., PT, NCS, C/NDT
Associate Professor
Michael McGalliard
Michael McGalliard, Sc.D., PT, COMT
Professor
Inna Swann
Inna Swann, Ph.D., D.P.T., PT, PCS, C/NDT
Associate Professor
Douglas Steele
Douglas Steele, D.P.T., M.H.S., PA-C, PT, CPT
Associate Professor
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Physical Therapy
501-279-5990
pt@harding.edu

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At Harding University, you'll have the opportunity to be transformed academically, relationally and spiritually so you're prepared to change the world.

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