Doctor of Physical Therapy

Why a DPT?

Augustana University’s hybrid, accelerated Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program prepares graduates with the core skills needed to advance and lead within the physical therapy profession.

Students will graduate in two years ready to sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and serve their diverse communities. Graduates will be prepared to innovate, integrate career and service, devise novel solutions to critical problems, embrace lifelong learning and professional development, and improve the human experience in a diverse world.

DPT at AU

DPT at AU

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The Augustana University Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program — the university’s first doctorate program — welcomed its inaugural cohort in June and exceeded its enrollment goal by five students. The DPT program enrolled 85 students into the Class of 2025, and an additional six chose to defer to the cohort beginning in 2024.

Augustana University is excited to announce that its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has achieved ”candidate for accreditation” status from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Augustana University is excited to announce the launch of its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program within its School of Health Professions. The university’s first-ever doctorate program will welcome its inaugural cohort in June of 2023.