Academic Programs

Doctor of Physical Therapy

The curriculum leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree requires three calendar years of full-time enrollment and consists of 125 credits. Courses include anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, pathology, ethics, leadership and administration, and practice management courses for the practice areas of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and integumentary. The curriculum has integrated and final clinical education experiences. The emphasis of the curriculum is evidence-based practice across the lifespan in order to produce competent clinicians who are prepared to assume leadership roles in the profession.

See Catalog for course descriptions and other general program information. For information on how to apply to the program, visit our Prospective Students section.

Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy

The post-professional, transition DPT degree offered at Chapman University combines on-line and weekend, non-traditional courses to allow flexibility for practicing physical therapists.  The program strives to be consistent with American Physical Therapy Association's (APTA) plan to meet the practice and professional needs of practitioners, offer flexible and accessible curricula appropriate for a doctoring profession, and build upon the knowledge and experience of the practitioner.

For more information on how to apply to the program, visit our tDPT section.