We focus on the "why" at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM). We are called to this profession to improve the human experience by optimizing movement for ALL persons and communities. The ULM DPT program strives to develop diverse, high functioning practitioners and leaders who will partner with community members to produce meaningful and sustainable change. Our core values are accountability, adaptability, collaboration, cultural humility, inquisitiveness, integrity, and purposefulness. If those words spoke to you, then consider applying today. 

What sets us apart? 

• Utilization of a holistic admission process
• Smaller cohort size (40 students)
• Hybrid curriculum, including systems and modified problem-based approaches, allows for life-work-study balance
• Comprehensive mid-term and final written and practical examinations for better integration of knowledge and skills
• Five anatomy courses are woven throughout the 8 semesters, 95 credit hour curriculum with additional elective course options for additional instruction through independent study
• Client interaction will start in the first semester for the early development of professional skills
• Collaborative student-faculty research opportunities

Applicants will receive interview notifications no later than January 15, 2022. Interviews will be held in March of 2023.  Applicants can participate either on-site or virtually.