Do you aspire to improve mobility and overall physical well-being for people? IWU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree program can give you the tools you need to help others recover their mobility following injury or illness. Plus, complete your doctorate of physical therapy in as little as three years!
Why Pursue My Doctorate of Physical Therapy at IWU?
With a doctoral program you can complete in as little as three years, IWU has aimed for the highest caliber of higher education experience for more than a century—and online education for more than a quarter century. We lock in your tuition rates when you begin, meaning no tuition hikes for the duration of your program. Today, we are proud to offer the support you need to have a meaningful impact on mobility and overall well-being—through faculty who bring a practitioner-centered approach to your learning and curriculum aligned to industry standards and best practices. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career.
What Will I Learn in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program?
This DPT program develops a well-rounded approach to your physical therapy practice through a focus on five core areas: professional development and advocacy, therapeutic skills, early clinical experiences, movement science, and clinic management. Explore fundamental physical therapy and sub-disciplines including human anatomy, human physiology, human pathophysiology, kinesiology, and more. Take advantage of our Early-Integrated Clinical (ICE) skills learning format that lets you apply learning to hands-on experiences with clinic patients from the beginning of your program.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
Coursework for your doctoral degree covers how to:
| 2024-2025 Academic Year | DPT Program Spring Trimester | DPT Program Summer Trimester | DPT Program Fall Trimester | Total Cost of Program Academic Year | Total Cost of Program (3-year - May 2024 cohort) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,288 | $11,288 | $11,288 | $33,864 | $101,592 |
| Tuition rates remain the same for the duration of the program unless the student withdraws and re-enters the program. | |||||
| Student Life Fee | $90 | $90 | $180 | $540 | |
| The Student Life Fee covers access to TimelyCare, a 24-hour/day, seven days/week, 365 days per year health service. Students can access mental health and medical care via an app on their phone that includes counseling, a Talk Now feature, and medical professionals. It also provides access to all campus facilities including the Recreation and Wellness Center, student pass to home athletic events, Center for Student Success and activities run by the Student Government Association and Student Activities Council. | |||||
| Parking Fee | $60 | $120 | |||
| Parking fee applies only to the 2 years on campus. | |||||
| Background Checks & Compliance | $135.60 | ||||
| This fee includes background checks and document tracking for compliance. Students are responsible for the costs of health services and fieldwork-required tests and immunizations, etc. Costs may vary based on insurance coverage. | |||||
| Books & Supplies | $4,000 | ||||
| Includes books and learning software. Costs vary with student preference for e-book/print, new/used availability, etc. | |||||
| Graduation Fee | $150 | ||||
| Total: $106,537.60* | |||||
| *Payment for each term is due by April 30th for Summer, August 15th for Fall, and December 15th for Spring. Course textbooks, parking fees and fees for background checks and immunizations required to start the program are not included in the costs listed above.
Costs may change if you withdraw from the program and restart in a future program at a later date. |
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Take your career to the next level with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from IWU!
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. The program’s current status is probationary accreditation; for more information see https://www.capteonline.org/about-capte/recent-actions-and-updates/recent-actions. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 765-677-3698 or email physical.therapy@indwes.edu.
