Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy at UCA: PhD and DPT
Department of Physical Therapy
The Department of Physical Therapy at UCA offers a PhD in Physical Therapy, Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), and a credentialed Residency in Pediatric Physical Therapy Program. The UCA Department of Physical Therapy began graduating students in 1972 as the first PT Program in the state of Arkansas . As a member of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences, the Department of Physical Therapy is chaired by Nancy B. Reese, PhD, PT. The Department of Physical Therapy web site provides resources for prospective students, clinical faculty, and physical therapy alumni.
Mission
The mission of the UCA Department of Physical Therapy is to develop outstanding physical therapy professionals and scholars who are practicing autonomously in the global, clinical and research communities and to model excellence in education, research and service.
Accreditation
The professional physical therapy program has maintained continual accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) since 1972. The DPT program was recently awarded full accreditation through the year 2015.
Location
The Department of Physical Therapy is a member of the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences where programs in psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, dietetics, and athletic training are also provided. The Department is housed in the Physical Therapy Center, which includes over 40,000 square feet of teaching, lab and research space. The PT Center is located on Bruce Street across from the Farris Center between the Prince Center and Estes Stadium (see campus map below).
Faculty Openings:
Assistant / Associate Professor, Physical Therapy
For more information, please contact us at:
Department of Physical Therapy
PT Center, Suite 300
University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3611
Links
Arkansas Physical Therapy Association (ArPTA)
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)