Arcadia University’s Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) | Online
- CAPTE Accredited—Arcadia University’s #24-ranked hybrid DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).1
- Hybrid Online Format—Through a mix of engaging online sessions, on-campus immersions, and hands-on clinical experiences, students across the country are able to earn their DPT without relocating.
- 25-Month DPT—Prepare to pursue licensure and a fulfilling career as a physical therapist in just 25 months.
Prepare for Licensure With Our Hybrid DPT Program
The hybrid curriculum—designed by the same world-renowned faculty who teach the on-campus program at Arcadia—is delivered through a combination of online sessions, on-campus immersions, and clinical education experiences. Students will spend eight weeks in an inpatient or outpatient setting under the mentorship of a licensed physical therapist and take part in a 24-week, full-time clinical internship.
- Highly collaborative classes online.
- Accomplished and award-winning faculty.
- Clinical education experiences. Real-world application.
Organized into 20 case-driven, patient-based courses that integrate knowledge from every practice area of physical therapy, our curriculum specifically prepares graduates to pursue licensure and sit for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE). The courses build in complexity and depth as students progress through the program, and each course is designed so that students can immediately apply classroom learnings to help real patients during their clinical experiences.
Become a skilled, service-oriented physical therapist with Arcadia’s hybrid DPT program.
1Best Physical Therapy Schools, ranked in 2020. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 4 from https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/physical-therapy-rankings.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
2Best Physical Therapy Schools, ranked in 2020. U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved October 4 from https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/physical-therapy-rankings.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
3Arcadia DPT on-campus program outcomes from 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Retrieved October 8 from https://www.arcadia.edu/college-health-sciences/departments-faculty/physical-therapy/doctor-physical-therapy/program-outcome.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference
4Arcadia DPT on-campus program outcomes from 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021. Retrieved October 8 from https://www.arcadia.edu/college-health-sciences/departments-faculty/physical-therapy/doctor-physical-therapy/program-outcome.arrow_upwardReturn to footnote reference