University of Michigan - Flint

Program Information

Degree Offered

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Format: Campus

Program Description:

In order to meet the needs of a direct access health care market and autonomous practice, the entry-level practitioner will require the privileges and responsibilities that a clinical doctorate affords. The DPT degree at the University of Michigan-Flint meets the challenge of preparing physical therapists to practice in the 21st century. The DPT program operates under a guiding philosophy that entry-level physical therapists should be competent to treat persons from infancy through the elder years. This life-span approach enables our graduates to value and respect diversity of gender, race, culture, and disability regardless of age. Our graduates are critical thinkers, recognizing the value of and using the scientific literature to make sound clinical judgments. Our graduates understand the scope of physical therapy practice, recognizing when a patient needs medical management in substitution for or in addition to physical therapy. The PT faculty mentor students into the profession by using a collegial model, which incorporates mutual respect and understanding between the faculty, staff, and physical therapy student as they proceed through the program. The collegial model and small class size encourage faculty and students to form close, effective working relationships that enhance student learning. The faculty has a consistent record of scholarly and service activity at the state, regional, and national levels of the profession and therefore mentor the student in leadership and service to the profession and community. The faculty also consists of members recognized for clinical specialization, which reinforces the clinical aspects of the physical therapy curriculum. In short, the University of Michigan-Flint PT department is preparing physical therapists who are professional, competent practitioners for the rapidly changing health care industry of the 21st century.

Accreditation:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Eligibility Requirements:

Current CPR (Adult, Child, and Infant) and First Aid certification

# of Credits Required:

117

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Midsize City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999