Mission

To prepare entry-level physical therapists who demonstrate exemplary critical thinking and clinical skills and are able to address the societal needs of a diverse community while adhering to the evolving professional standards of practice.

Vision

To graduate clinical doctorate physical therapists who are highly-valued professionals who practice autonomously in a highly diverse community.  Graduates will provide care in consideration of scientific evidence and will assume social responsibility in their communities.

Our Program

Approximately 32-36 students are matriculated each year, taking classes as a cohort for 3 years. Class size is 32-36 for lecture and 16-18 for labs. The 3-year curriculum begins with foundational science courses, the mastery of which is critical for success in the following clinical science courses. A doctoral project of research under the direction of faculty is required. There are a total of 36 weeks of clinical experiences which include one 12-week summer affiliation after year 2,  and two 12-week internships in the final year of the program. Additional clinical exposure opportunities include a pro-bono classroom-clinic in the second year of the program which includes working directly with patients that have neurological deficits; an applied clinical decision making course that includes varying scenarios using high fidelity simulated mannequins and standardized patients; and clinical orthopedic courses allowing students to treat patients at the on campus faculty practice, PT@theBeach. 

For more information please visit our website:

http://web.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/departments/physical-therapy/admission-to-the-program/

http://web.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/departments/physical-therapy/advisement-sessions/

http://web.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/departments/physical-therapy/requirements-for-admission/

http://web.csulb.edu/colleges/chhs/departments/physical-therapy/prerequisite-courses/