Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy

Our Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program prepares outstanding clinicians to enter practice across the full spectrum of physical therapy settings. Our program equips students with the knowledge and skills they need to function as physical therapists in increasingly complex and independent roles. The DPT program at the University of Indianapolis is distinctive in many ways.

Fall 2011 DPT applications are due by October 10, 2010.

Curriculum
Highlights of the three-year, 115 credit hour Professional DPT curriculum include:

A strong foundation in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, medical, and integumentary aspects of physical therapy practice
An emphasis on medical screening, differential diagnosis, prevention, wellness, and health promotion
An integrated life span approach (pediatrics to geriatrics) across the curriculum
An extensive clinical education component, including integrated experiences in the first year of the program
Opportunities for specialty and interdisciplinary electives
Service learning opportunities

Outstanding Professional Mentors
Our faculty is an exceptional group of clinicians and scholars dedicated to excellence in physical therapy education. Our faculty members have outstanding academic credentials and are active in clinical practice, research, and professional activities. Our student-oriented philosophy is reflected in a 12:1 student to faculty ratio and individual advising by faculty members.

The faculty are pleased to congratulate the following Class of 2009 award recipients:
Professional Excellence, sponsored by Sammons Preston: Megan Chamblee
Contributor, sponsored by Sammons Preston: Barbara Davies
Research, sponsored by Methodist Sports Medicine: Dana Howard, Miranda Passmore, Cara Riesner, and Elizabeth Yingling
Professional Development, sponsored by Sutphin Center: Kristin Leatherman

Solid Reputation
The Krannert School of Physical Therapy at the University of Indianapolis enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in physical therapy education. Our fully accredited program was one of the first graduate physical therapy programs in the nation and is ranked in the top 20% of physical therapy programs by U. S. News and World Report. Our graduates have historically performed well on the physical therapist licensure exam and are highly regarded in the physical therapy job market. The three-year UIndy program average was 87.85% for first-time takers of the licensure exam. The national average for all first-time takers was 86.02% for 2005 - 2007.

Outcome Data
Class of 2006:
Graduation Rate: 100%
Employment Rate: 100%
License Exam Pass Rate: 86.05% first time, 100% overall (after re-takes)
Class of 2009:
License Exam Pass Rate: 95.56% first time, 100% overall (after re-take)

Acceptance and Matriculation Rates (admitted in 2009)
Acceptance Rate: 25.69%
Matriculation Rate: 63.07%

Accreditation
The DPT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, http://www.apta.org/capte.

Department of Accreditation
American Physical Therapy Association
1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 1-800-999-2782, ext. 3245
Fax: 703-706-3387
E-mail: accreditation@apta.org