School of Physical Therapy

The post-professional Master of Science degree program at TWU is characterized by a flexible approach to graduate study geared toward the full-time clinician. The program is designed to strengthen the physical therapist in the areas of critical analysis of the clinical and basic science literature as well as advance clinical skills. 

The faculty is committed to assisting students learn the basic research skills that will allow them to pose and answer critical research questions in the clinical environment. A core of courses provides methods for critically analyzing clinical procedures while specialized areas of concentration are enhanced through practicum, thesis or professional paper, and elective coursework.

The program also emphasizes the scientific basis of clinical practice and allows each student an opportunity to pursue areas of clinical interest. Faculty interests and the curricular emphasis are different at each campus. A major requirement for the student is to perform clinically based research and to write a thesis or professional paper. Since the students in this program are generally employed full or part-time, the majority of classes are held in the evenings or on weekends. 

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