Doctor of Physical Therapy
Make a difference in people's quality of life.
Every day in the United States, nearly one million people are helped by a physical therapist. As essential participants in the health care system, physical therapists diagnose and treat people of all ages as well as promote fitness and health. The aging U.S. population ensures that physical therapists will remain in high demand.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Franklin Pierce University is CAPTE-accredited and prepares graduates for work in hospitals, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, wellness and sports facilities, and private homes. Coursework is derived from an established theoretical and scientific base that offers broad clinical applications in restoration, maintenance and promotion of optimal physical function.
Students take classes in Concord, New Hampshire at a modern, spacious facility that includes classrooms, seminar rooms, computer labs and three clinical labs where students learn hands-on practical skills. Clinical experience is a vital part of the program and can be served at sites throughout the country. The program can be completed in three academic years. This includes 32 weeks of full-time clinical work in various settings.
Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Franklin Pierce University are skilled and compassionate clinicians who partner with patients to make their lives healthier and more enjoyable. The employment rate of Franklin Pierce graduates has been 100% within six months of passing the licensing exam.
This program may be expanding to Franklin University's Goodyear, AZ Campus as soon as December 2008.
The Physical Therapy Program is currently in the process of applying for approval of the expansion program in Arizona through the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).* The program curriculum, application and admission processes will be the same at both sites (Concord, NH and Goodyear, AZ) though all applications will be processed in New Hampshire for now.
Want to Know More?
Explore the DPT PROGRAM links menu on the right or view the College of Graduate and Professional Studies academic catalog (PDF) for specific degree requirements and course information.
Contact
Franklin Pierce University
College of Graduate & Professional Studies
1.800.325.1090
cgps@franklinpierce.edu
PROGRAM FACULTY
Core Faculty
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Jane Walter Venzke, PT, EdD, FAPTA Dean, College of Graduate & Professional Studies Professor of Physical Therapy B.S., University of Connecticut M.Ed., Ed.D.,University of Vermont venzkej@franklinpierce.edu |
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Ann Greiner, PT, MS |
| Robert Mark Caulkins, DPT, MD Assistant Professor A.B., Dartmouth College Doctor of Medicine, Albany Medical College caulkinsr@franklinpierce.edu |
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Josh Cleland, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT Associate Professor B.S., Notre Dame College M.P.T., Notre Dame College D.P.T., Creighton University Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University clelandj@franklinpierce.edu |
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Connie Inacio, DPT, GCS Assistant Professor B.S., Northeastern University M.Ed., Northeastern University D.P.T., Franklin Pierce University inacioc@franklinpierce.edu |
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Olga McSorley, DPT Assistant Professor Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education B.S., Boston University M.S.P.T., D.P.T., Boston University mcsorleyo@franklinpierce.edu |
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Deborah Nervik, DPT, MHs, PCS Assistant Professor B.S., University of Vermont M.H.S., University of Indianapolis D.P.T., Franklin Pierce University nervikd@franklinpierce.edu |
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Nancy Peatman, PT, MEd, JD Director of Clinical Education B.S., University of Connecticut M.Ed., Fitchburg State College J.D. Massachusetts School of Law peatmann@franklinpierce.edu |
| Shirley Stockmeyer, DPT, MA Professor B.S., Russell Sage College M.A., Stanford University D.P.T., Franklin Pierce University stockmeyers@franklinpierce.edu |
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| Thomas Stowell, MPT, DC Assistant Professor B.S., Springfield College M.A., University of Maryland M.P.T., Notre Dame College D.C., Northwestern College of Chiropractic stowellt@franklinpierce.edu |
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| Jenny Wasserman, DPT, MS B.S., McGill University M.S., D.P.T., Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions wassermanj@franklinpierce.edu |
