Texas Woman's University is a public university open to all. The University is well known for its health-related programs and provides opportunities for interaction with students in other health professions. The School of Physical Therapy offers the professional program at two locations: one in Dallas at the T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences and one in Houston at the Texas Medical Center. Each site provides modern, well-equipped laboratories for teaching and research.
The School of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman's University has been a pioneer in graduate education for the physical therapist. The School offers the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy as well as a Ph.D in physical therapy. TWU is dedicated to providing educational experiences that enable each student to become a valued physical therapy practitioner in an ever changing, complex health care environment.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy is a 33-month long program, with students in class throughout the year. Students may apply to either the Dallas or Houston campus for acceptance. The DPT curriculum begins in August for both sites and ends 33 months later in May. Clinical contact is interspersed throughout the curriculum, beginning with the first semester. Clinical education is a very important part of our program. Students will participate in two internships their second year, and two internships their third year for a total of 32 weeks of full-time clinical experience. Additional expenses for clinical travel and room and board may be incurred during this time.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program in the School of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University is accredited by the Commission for Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org.
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The School of Physical Therapy values comments and complaints that relate to its curriculum, students, faculty, and graduates from parties outside the University. We strive to respond in a timely and appropriate manner. Comments may be directed to either the Houston or Dallas campus by contacting one or both of the following individuals: Sharon Olson, PT, PhD, Director, School of Physical Therapy, Houston Campus, 713-794-2070, solson@twu.edu; Venita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, PCS, Associate Director, School of Physical Therapy, Dallas Campus, 214 706-2300, vlovelacechandler@twu.edu. The Dean of the College of Health Sciences at Texas Woman's University may be reached at 940-898-2460.
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