TWU School of Physical Therapy

The School of Physical Therapy at Texas Woman’s University provides an educational and research environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning, promotes ethical behaviors, and enhances the science and practice of physical therapy. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences in Dallas and the Institute of Health Sciences in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. Each site provides modern, well-equipped classrooms and laboratories for teaching and research. The School of Physical Therapy has been a pioneer in graduate educationist for the physical therapist since 1973. Currently, the School offers the entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and a PhD in Physical Therapy. The mission of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Physical Therapy is to provide an educational environment that challenges graduates to think critically, engage in evidence-based practice, embrace life-long learning, deliver effective care within legal parameters, promote health to a variety of constituencies, and demonstrate a strong ethical commitment toward physical therapy and society. As one of only five schools in the nation that offer the PhD in physical therapy, TWU has a unique role in preparing both men and women for scholarly leadership through its high quality program, which contributes to new knowledge in the field and provides qualified faculty for programs throughout the nation and world. This program was developed to meet the educational needs of the practicing physical therapy clinicians that want to move into teaching and research positions. It emphasizes the scientific basis of clinical practice and allows students an opportunity to work closely with a mentor in their areas of clinical interest. Courses are taught over the internet and on weekends in order to accommodate working therapists. The School of Physical Therapy is dedicated to providing educational experiences that enable each student to become a valued physical therapy practitioner in an ever changing, complex health environment.