Become a skilled, practice-ready professional and leader in the field of physical therapy.
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At USAHS, you’ll be prepared to become a skilled practitioner and professional dedicated to transforming lives.
YOUR FUTURE IS OUR PRIORITY
Our student-FIRST philosophy ensures you'll receive the most up-to-date learning experience to fully prepare you to be a confident and successful PT and provide the best patient care now and in the future.
LEARN IN A BLENDED ENVIRONMENT
Get the best of both worlds with convenient online courses plus in-person skills development through engaging hands-on labs featuring state-of-the-art simulation equipment.
UNPARALLELED FACULTY NETWORK
Our expert faculty practitioners are committed to creating and innovating our curriculum to prepare skilled practitioners who are clinically and technologically confident and culturally competent and ready to lead and shape the profession’s future..
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
USAHS offers scholarships to recognize and reward outstanding academic achievement and reward personal accomplishments.
OUR DPT DEGREE STANDS APART
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Prepare to treat a wide range of patients with this entry-level degree. We offer two styles of on-campus learning for our DPT: Residential and Flex. In our Residential DPT, you will participate in blended didactic courses and face-to-face labs on weekdays. Or, if you work during the week, have family obligations, or live a distance from campus, you can earn your physical therapy degree in a slightly longer, more manageable timeframe through online coursework and in-person weekend labs with our Flex DPT.
Save time earning your degree in our Residential DPT, or get the flexibility your schedule demands with our Flex DPT.
Follow your passion and earn your graduate degree in physical therapy.
Residential DPT
- Campuses: San Marcos, CA | St. Augustine, FL | Miami, FL | Austin, TX | Dallas, TX
- Format: On-campus weekday classes and labs + some online coursework
- Start Dates: Sept., Jan., May (varies by campus)
- Duration: 2.3 years (7 trimesters)1
- Credit Hours: 110
- Where Should I Live?: In or near the campus city
Flex DPT
- Campuses: San Marcos, CA | St. Augustine, FL | Austin, TX
- Format: Online coursework, live virtual evening/weekend sessions + on-campus labs on select weekends
- Start Dates: Sept., Jan., May (varies by campus)
- Duration: 3 years (9 trimesters)1
- Credit Hours: 110
- Where Should I Live?: Almost anywhere in the U.S.; requires travel to campus on select weekends
MASTER LEADING-EDGE PHYSICAL THERAPY STRATEGIES.
Gain the expertise you need to build a rewarding career.
Hands-On Learning
Learn in our simulation labs, with the latest equipment and leading ed-tech tools in interprofessional and collaborative settings. You'll participate in real-world clinical settings at our PT Pro Bono Clinics, and during your clinical experiences.
Prepare for the Future
Experience with state-of-the-art technology will prepare you to become technologically confident and prepared to provide the best care to your patients.
Immerse Yourself in PT
Network with fellow PTs, alumni and faculty, participate in professional conferences and become involved in advocacy initiatives helping to shape the future of PT.
San Marcos, CA | St. Augustine, FL | Miami, FL | Austin, TX | Dallas, TX
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WE ARE ACCREDITED
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected] website: www.capteonline.org accredits the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy Hybrid Immersion, and Doctor of Physical Therapy Flex programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences on a campus-by-campus basis.2
USAHS is institutionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001, www.wscuc.org.
1 Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress, credits transferred and other factors.
2 The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine and Miami, Florida; and Austin and Dallas, Texas; the DPT Hybrid Immersion programs at San Marcos, California, and Miami, Florida; the DPT Flex programs in San Marcos, California; St. Augustine, Florida; and Austin, Texas, campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, VA 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245, email: [email protected]; or website: http://www.capteonline.org. The Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy and Clinical Orthopaedic Residency programs are not subject to accreditation by CAPTE. If needing to contact the San Marcos programs directly, please call Dr. Jim Mathews at 760-410-5316 or email [email protected]. If needing to contact the St. Augustine or Miami programs directly, please call Dr. Margaret Wicinski at 904-770-3594 or email [email protected]. If needing to contact the Austin programs directly, please call Dr. Chris Wise at 737-202-3347 or email [email protected]. If needing to contact the Dallas program directly, please call Dr. Archana Vatwani at 469-498-5737 or email [email protected].
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