Physical Therapy Schools in New Jersey
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Kean University
Kean University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is built on the belief that the field of physical therapy is made stronger by the dedication of new professionals. Students who complete this program will gain skills and knowledge via a hybrid curricular model that includes advanced learning experiences. The doctor program includes 42 weeks of full-time clinical practice experiences and 176 hours of integrated clinical experiences to accompany their major clinical-didactic courses.
Program Head / Chairperson: Thomas A. Koc, Jr. PT, DPT, Ph.D., CIMT
Phone: 908-737-6170
Email: tkoc@kean.edu
Website: https://www.kean.edu/academics/programs/physical-therapy-dpt
Rutgers University
Rutgers University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is a highly-ranked, 2.5 year, full-time degree program that prepares students for excellence in physical therapy. The DPT program has been ranked #1 in New Jersey, #2 in the tri-state area, and #33 out of the 245 programs in the United States. Rutgers University promotes strong relationships with clinical facilities and offers extensive clinical placements.
Program Head / Chairperson: Michael Majsak, PT, EdD
Phone: 973-972-9532
Email: raneyde@shp.rutgers.edu
Website: https://shp.rutgers.edu/doctor-of-physical-therapy/
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program that prepares students to treat patients that face different conditions and to practice safely and ethically. At the end of the 3 year program, students will have earned 32 weeks of clinical internship experience. Students that complete this program will be prepared for top-tier careers in healthcare, emphasizing clinical skills, patient care, and research.
Program Head / Chairperson: Richard Johnson, PT, Ed.D.
Phone: (973) 275-2320
Email: richard.johnson2@shu.edu
Website: https://www.shu.edu/academics/doctor-physical-therapy.html
Stockton University
Stockton University offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy program in their School of Health Sciences and the Office of Graduate Studies. Students who graduate from a physical therapy program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) are qualified to take the National Physical Therapist Licensure Examination (NPTE). Stockton University’s two year average overall pass rate was 100%. Their mission is to prepare students for contemporary physical therapy practice to function effectively for the patient/client, community, and profession.
Program Head / Chairperson: Patricia McGinnis, PT, M.S., Ph.D., FNAP
Phone: (609) 652-4704
Email: patricia.mcginnis@stockton.edu
Website: https://stockton.edu/graduate/physical-therapy.html