Students will be reflective practitioners who utilize critical inquiry, the patient/client management model, and evidence- based practice to make independent clinical decisions.
Students will provide services to the community that promote health, well-being and quality of life.
Students will advocate for individual patient/client needs.
Students will demonstrate respect for the diversity of individuals, cultures, and the community.
Students will demonstrate professionalism consistent with the professional behaviors advocated by the APTA.
Graduate Goals:
Graduates will be perceived, by themselves and others, as reflective practitioners who utilize critical inquiry, the patient/ client management model, and evidence-based practice to make independent clinical decisions.
Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and development.
Graduates will advocate for individual patient/client needs.
Graduates will advocate for the profession.
Graduates will demonstrate professionalism consistent with the professional behaviors advocated by the APTA.
Program Goals:
The program and faculty will provide a rich educational environment to develop high quality generalist practitioners.
The program and faculty will align with university standards, policies, and procedures in support of student and faculty scholarship.
The program and faculty will engage in community service to help meet the needs of society.
Outcomes
Cohort
Graduation Rate
First time NPTE Pass Rate
Overall NPTE Pass Rate
Employment Rate (6 months post-licensing)
Class of 2023
96%
87%
100%
100%
Class of 2024
92.3%
77%
96%
100%
Class of 2025
93%
75%
96%
100%
This information is current as of February 26, 2026. Pass rates are available from the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.