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Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum and Outcomes

The NAU DPT program offers an innovative and learner-centered path to becoming a physical therapist. The curriculum is designed as a Competency and Entrustment-Based Education framework, preparing students for person-centered, value-based care. Guided by expert faculty, students build the skills needed for today’s clinical environment and future practice.

Curriculum Progression

  • Year 1 Tab Open

  • Year 2 Tab Closed

Year 1 Accordion Open

Semester 1 (Fall)

  • Contemporary PT Practice 1
  • Movement Sciences 1
  • Patient Management 1
  • Residential PT Immersion 1
  • Capstone

Semester 2 (Spring)

  • Contemporary PT Practice 2
  • Movement Science 2
  • Patient Management 2
  • Capstone

Semester 3 (Summer)

  • Movement Science 3
  • Patient Management 3
  • Capstone

Year 2 Accordion Closed

Semester 4 (Fall)

  • Clinical Education Experience 1 (8 weeks)
  • Contemporary PT Practice 3
  • Patient Management 4
  • Capstone

Semester 5 (Spring)

  • Clinical Education Experience 2 (12 weeks)
  • Patient Management 5
  • Capstone

Semester 6

  • Clinical Education Experience 3 (12 weeks)
  • Capstone

Degree total credits: 90

See the academic catalog for more information.

Program Outcomes

Flagstaff Mountain Campus Accordion Closed

TWO-YEAR AVERAGE
Graduation (Classes 2024, 2025):99%
Licensure (Classes 2023, 2024): First-time: 81%; Ultimate 98%
Employment (Classes 2023, 2024): 100%

Phoenix Bioscience Core Accordion Closed

TWO-YEAR AVERAGE
Graduation (Classes 2024, 2025): 99%
Licensure (Classes 2023, 2024):First-time: 89%; Ultimate 100%
Employment (Classes 2023, 2024):100%