Prepare to fill an essential role in our healthcare system.
Our Doctor of Physical Therapy program will teach and train you to promote, restore and maintain optimal human function for people of all ages. You will develop the knowledge and skills you need to be a skilled physical therapist through our interactive program that focuses on the cardiopulmonary, integumentary, musculoskeletal and neurosensory systems of the human body.
You will also gain practical experience through various clinical rotations, conducting high-level research with your professors, and taking advantage of our state-of-the-art laboratory, fitness and therapy facilities in our new Health and Human Services Building and our Ben Kelly Center for Human Performance.
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The Doctor of Physical Therapy at Angelo State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 325-942-2545 or email ptdept@angelo.edu.
Program Details
What Can You Do With a Physical Therapy Degree?
Start your career as soon as you graduate. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment opportunities for licensed physical therapists are expected to increase by 17% through 2031, adding over 40,000 new jobs.
Our graduates have a 98% pass rate on their national licensure exams, including a 100% pass rate over the last four years. We also have a 100% employment rate for licensed graduates seeking employment. These rates are among the best at PT schools in Texas.
Why Study Physical Therapy at Angelo State?
Hands-On Learning
You will gain important practical experience in our six high-tech skills labs dedicated to orthopedic, cardiopulmonary and wound care instruction, as well as manual therapy, electrotherapy, gait analysis and neuroscience. We also offer an elective course that can lead to certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Strong Connections
You can present the results of your research to the campus and the community at our annual Graduate Research Showcase, network and gain new insights in our PT Lunch and Learn Series, and join our active Angelo Student Physical Therapy Association student group for social and community activities, networking and professional development.
International Studies
Take advantage of a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience on our winter study abroad trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. You will provide physical therapy examination and treatment in an underserved, non-traditional healthcare setting under the guidance of ASU faculty. You will also interact with local PT students and go on various cultural excursions. Completing this program will broaden your horizons and improve your professional employment prospects when you graduate.
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Whether you’re pursuing a master’s degree, doctoral degree or certificate/certification, you have access to all the services in our College of Graduate Studies and Research. You’ll find information and resources for everything from registering for classes and writing a thesis – to available graduate/teaching assistantships and graduate research opportunities.
