The master of physical therapy degree program is offered jointly with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey- School of Health Related Professions. A master of physical therapy degree is awarded jointly by the two universities to students who successfully complete all requirements for graduation.
Full-time students are accepted for entrance into the program each summer. Students normally complete the degree requirements in six consecutive terms. Twenty-six full-time students are enrolled each year. Students are expected to complete the program in a maximum of two calendar years from the time of initial matriculation.
No transfer or nonmatriculated students are accepted into the program.
The mission of the program is to educate students as physical therapy generalists who are committed to humanistic principles through education, scholarship, community service, and clinical practice. The curriculum is designed to provide a student`s first degree in physical therapy. Graduates may participate in a special program with UMDNJ-Newark to earn the D.P.T. with four additional courses.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association.
