Department Mission

To prepare physical therapists who are qualified to practice autonomously the art and science of physical therapy in a variety of environments and who will contribute to the profession and to the community that they serve through scholarship, service, and leadership.

Curriculum Outcome Objectives:

• Practice competently, legally, ethically and with compassion in various environments,
  
• Communicate sensitively to diverse patient/clients, families, caregivers and communities in the provision of physical therapy services,
  
• Participate in research either individually or in collaboration with others,
  
• Advocate for the profession, patients, colleagues and the public,
  
• Plan a course of action for personal and professional development,
  
• Teach diverse populations, peers, colleagues, patients and the public in a language suited to the audience,
  
• Participate in civic, legislative, community activities and in local regional national and international activities to advance the profession,
  
• Participate in administration, management and consultation in the provision of Physical Therapy services