Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

The physical therapy program at The College of St. Scholastica embraces the five values from the Benedictine heritage that make this educational setting unique. We teach, mentor and work in ways that are shaped by the emphasis on Community, Hospitality, Respect, Stewardship and Love of Learning. Graduates of our program are highly professional and clinic-ready.Physical therapists improve patient's lives by diagnosing, treating and managing movement system dysfunction. We treat people of all ages who have movement difficulties related to disease, injury or pain. As the medical experts in movement science, we improve quality of life using exercise, education and hands-on therapies.The entry-level DPT is a post-baccalaureate program that is completed in just under three years. The first year emphasizes foundational sciences and clinical skill acquisition, culminating in a short clinical experience. Year two builds on this foundation and emphasizes clinical reasoning, problem-solving and advanced application of knowledge and skills. Students are on clinical internships during the third year, returning to campus for a short capstone course prior to graduation.