Jennifer Mai, Ph.D.
Our lab-based courses allow students to interact with one another and learn in a ‘hands-on’ manner to reinforce ideas presented in lecture.
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Spring 2021 Return to Campus Information
COVID-19 Communication
Physical therapy includes the examination and treatment of individuals across the age continuum to improve movement, function, and participation.
Once you enter the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Clarke University, you will experience an incomparable, well-rounded education for students who want to graduate as exceptional physical therapy generalists. Clinical education is an essential part of your training as a physical therapist. The DPT program features a national network of clinical internships at some of the top clinics and medical centers in the country, along with access to service-learning experiences. We offer a program that is nationally recognized and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education through 2024.
CLINICAL PRACTICUM/PATIENT REFERRALS
Entrance Avenues
Application Deadline for DPT Graduate Program – November 1 by 10:59 pm CT/11:59 pm ET
NOTE – We have had some students reaching out regarding clinical hours. The admissions committee for the DPT program is aware that COVID-19 has negatively impacted the ability to get observation hours. We have been telling people to continue trying (periodically – don’t badger the clinics), but will not be holding the missing hours against you. In your essay, please note that your hours were limited due to clinic restrictions related to COVID-19. If clinics begin opening up and you have observation hours scheduled (but not yet completed), include that information as well.
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. You need to submit the graduate application form along with a series of other required documents.
The Physical Therapy program is extremely well rounded, preparing you for as much as possible in a world that is unpredictable.
Clarke taught me not only how to treat patients, but also how to run a business.
Being a part of Clarke’s DPT program has been one of the most rewarding challenges of my life. Each day I become more and more in awe of the human body and the future potential I have as a therapist. My ultimate goal is to help people.
Percent job placement rate Clarke physical therapy graduates have.
The median annual wage for physical therapists in 2017, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Anticipated job growth is 28 percent from now to 2026 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The Physical Therapy Department at Clarke University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org.
If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 563-588-6382 or email graduate@clarke.edu.