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