Welcome to the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement and Sports Science at Sacred Heart University. The Department offers vibrant programs in Physical Therapy, Human Movement and Sports Science, and Geriatric Health and Wellness.
The Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program
The Doctorate program is a professional educational program leading to a clinical doctorate (Doctor of Physical Therapy or DPT) as the entry-level degree for professional practice. The program is three years in length, including 8-10 weeks of full-time clinical work in each of the summers between the first and second years. A Bridge Option to the DPT is also offered to provide new or more advanced concepts in contemporary practice for licensed physical therapists who received professional education at the BS or MSPT levels.
3+3 Physical Therapy Program Option
This program offers qualified University undergraduates the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree in Physical Therapy within 6 years. The ability to take advantage of the “3+3” option (3 years of undergraduate course work and 3 years of graduate course work) is available only to students who choose undergraduate majors in Exercise Science, Psychology, or Biology.
Our faculty and staff are committed to working with you to develop your specific interests and talents. Should you have any questions, please call (203) 365-7656.