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As chronic health conditions become more prevalent, the aging population explodes, and our healthcare system places greater emphasis on preventative care, the demand for Physical Therapists (PTs) is on the rise. Leveraging a wide range of treatment modalities鈥攆rom stretching and strengthening exercises to manual therapies like massage or joint manipulation to assistive technologies like ultrasound or electrical stimulation鈥擯Ts help individuals of all ages recover, improve, or maintain their physical abilities and quality of life.

SCU鈥檚 online-hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program provides a unique blend of online and on-ground learning, enabling students with a variety of work and life commitments to launch careers in this high-growth healthcare field.

Program at a Glance

• Full-time, accelerated, hybrid program
• Completed in just 2 years (6 terms), compared to 3 years at many other institutions
• Largely online coursework, complemented by immersive and in-person clinical training
• Cadaver lab training, offering unparalleled insight into the shape, feel, and function of the body
• Advanced learning technology including virtual dissection technology, diagnostic imaging technology, and more
• Fixed tuition guarantee, federal financial aid for those who qualify, and a range of institutional scholarship opportunities

Upcoming Start Dates

• Fall: August 30^th, 2027

What Sets Our Program Apart?

FASTER, MORE FLEXIBLE FORMAT

While many Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs take roughly three years to complete, ours聽takes just two. And thanks to a unique blend of online and on-ground instruction, you can pursue your dream of becoming a PT without needing to relocate. At SCU, you鈥檒l attend lectures online but receive essential hands-on training and clinical experiences in person. During Year 1, you鈥檒l come to our Phoenix Metro location, located in Tempe, six times (7-10 days per visit) for immersive lab training. During Year 2, you鈥檒l put your learning into practice during your real-world clinical rotations, at a location near your hometown (subject to availability).

DIVERSE CLINICAL ROTATIONS

As a PT student, you鈥檒l have access to an extensive range of clinical education experiences to develop and hone your clinical skills. SCU collaborates with more than 500 clinical sites nationwide, offering placements in inpatient, outpatient, schools, home health, community-based care, and specialty practices such as sports medicine and neurological rehabilitation. These diverse clinical experiences reflect how contemporary care is delivered across settings, populations, and health systems, preparing graduates to succeed in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED LEARNING

In addition to classroom lessons and hands-on clinical training, we support your learning through advanced teaching technology, including virtual dissection technology, interactive digital worksheets, simulated and live cadaver exposure, and diagnostic imaging technology.

CADAVER LAB

At SCU, you won鈥檛 learn anatomy solely through textbooks and technology. You鈥檒l have the powerful opportunity to learn in our cadaver lab鈥攁 classic teaching method offering unparalleled insight into the shape, feel, and function of the body. During this awe-inspiring experience, you鈥檒l examine prosections of real human tissues and structures, gaining an understanding of human anatomy that is simply not possible through textbooks and virtual models alone.

BROADER INTERPROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

SCU offers an 鈥渋nterprofessional education鈥� through which students learn with, from, and about other disciplines. At SCU, our Interprofessional Education is broader and, frankly, we think that makes it better. We teach you about both conventional and complementary disciplines鈥�not just one or the other鈥攂ecause we believe in both and we teach both, all under one roof.

AN INTEGRATIVE, WHOLE HEALTH APPROACH

All too often, healthcare providers 鈥渟tay in their lanes鈥� rather than building comprehensive care plans that include other disciplines, professionals, and approaches. In addition, they look strictly at the physical body as opposed to all the factors that may be influencing a patient鈥檚 health and well-being鈥攇enetics, lifestyle, mental health, relationships, physical environments, community support, and beyond. But at SCU, no matter what program you are in, you鈥檒l learn to blend the best of conventional and complementary approaches (integrative healthcare) and to treat the entire mind, body, and spirit (whole health)鈥攆or true lasting wellness.

Accreditation Statement per CAPTE

Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states. Candidacy is considered to be an accredited status, as such the credits and degree earned from a program with Candidacy status are considered, by CAPTE, to be from an accredited program. Therefore, students in the charter (first) class should be eligible to take the licensure exam even if CAPTE withholds accreditation at the end of the candidacy period. That said, it is up to each state licensing agency, not CAPTE, to determine who is eligible for licensure. Information on licensing requirements should be directed to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT; www.fsbpt.org) or specific state boards (a list of state boards and contact information is available on FSBPT’s website.

91性息港 of Health Sciences is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. The program is planning to submit an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage, on May 1^st, 2026. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the professional phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in professional courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved. Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.