Physical Therapy Programs in Texas

Texas State University

• The Department of Physical Therapy at Texas State University has a three-year, or nine-semester, program. Each year 40 students are admitted into the full-time Doctor of Physical Therapy program, which includes curriculum based in the classroom and clinical internships. Course topics include clinical decision making, functional neuroanatomy and research in physical therapy. To qualify for admission, students must prove completion of a number of prerequisite courses, which include general chemistry and introduction to psychology. The university has an on-site physical therapy clinic where all students complete a clinical assignment.

  Texas State University

  601 University Drive

  San Marcos, TX 78666

  512-245-2111

  txstate.edu

The University of Texas at El Paso

• The University of Texas at El Paso offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy that can be completed in eight semesters. Students complete more than 30 weeks of clinical practice as a part of the program; the clinical hours are spread out over the last four semesters and completed concurrently with class work. Academic work includes classes in gross anatomy, pediatrics and Spanish medical terminology. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and at least 50 hours of documented work on a volunteer or paid basis under the supervision of a physical therapist.

  The University of Texas at El Paso

  500 West University Avenue

  El Paso, TX 79968

  915-747-5000

  utep.edu

Texas Woman's University

• The Doctor of Physical Therapy degree at Texas Women's University is offered at the school's Dallas and Houston campuses. The program is 33 months long and includes fall, spring and summer semesters. A total of 32 weeks of full-time clinical experience are completed throughout the program, beginning in the first semester of study. Students will also complete academic work that includes classes in medical kinesiology, cardiopulminary physical therapy and gross human anatomy. Applicants should have completed prerequisites that include two semesters of chemistry and one semester of general physiology.

  Texas Woman's University

  6700 Fannin Street

  Houston, Texas 77030

  713-794-2070

  twu.edu