Physical Therapy (DPT)

Physical therapists focus on treating patients to maximize their mobility and independence.

At Kean, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is built on the belief that the field of physical therapy is made stronger by the dedication of new professionals. While patient outcomes are the ultimate goal, the program also strives to increase scholarly advances and advocate for the profession.

Students are introduced early to applying knowledge in clinical settings, beginning in their second semester. The doctoral program overall includes 42 weeks of full-time clinical practice experiences. In addition, students take part in 176 hours of integrated clinical experiences to accompany their major clinical-didactic courses.

The DPT program educates, develops and supports aspiring doctors of physical therapy in their quest to become skilled clinicians, and develop rewarding careers working in a dynamic clinical practice environment. The ultimate result is better treatment and outcomes for patients.

DPT students who pass the National PT Board exam are eligible to apply for licensure in the state they wish to practice in; Physical Therapy licensure is state regulated.

Please visit https://www.fsbpt.org/Free-Resources/Regulatory-Resources/Licensure-Reference-Guide for further details.

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The Class of 2024 celebrates the DPT White Coat Ceremony on August 10, 2023.

What You Learn

You gain skills and knowledge via a hybrid curricular model that includes many planned, advanced learning experiences such as: problem-based learning, integrated clinical experiences, clinical grand rounds, and online course delivery. Rooted in six core domains, the program develops the type of entry-level clinician who will excel in the profession of physical therapy.

Grow as a a conscientious, thoughtful and meticulous practitioner
Become clinically effective – from a business and operational standpoint
Develop critical thinking skills, able to solve problems with satisfying outcomes for the patient
Collaborate, using the professional know-how of all team members
Take a team-based human gross anatomy course with cadaver dissection
Campaign for patients, as a strong advocate

The program is offered at Kean's main campus in Union.

If you have admissions questions, contact Graduate Admissions at gradadmissions@kean.edu or (908) 737-4723.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Course Requirements

Contact:

Thomas A. Koc, Jr. PT, DPT, Ph.D, CIMT
Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Fellow of the Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (FAAOMPT)
Program Director
Associate Professor
Email: tkoc@kean.edu
Phone: 908-737-6170

Admission Requirements

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Careers

Kean physical therapy graduates provide care through private practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings and nursing homes.

17% Job Growth

In physical therapy by 2031 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Application and Deadlines

Apply Now Through PTCAS

Complete the Supplemental Application

The DPT Program begins in the Summer I Term. Application deadlines are as follows:

PTCAS Deadline: October 15

Review of applications will begin following each deadline and when applications have been "verified" through PTCAS.
BOTH the PTCAS application and the Kean University DPT supplemental application MUST be completed and "verified" by the deadline in order for the application to be fully reviewed.

Public Notice of Program Accreditation

The Department of Physical Therapy at Kean University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 908-737-6170 or email keandpt@kean.edu.