University of Mary’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Earns Full 10-Year Re-accreditation
俾斯麦,ND — 美国niversity of Mary’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in the Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences has once again earned a full, 10-year re-accreditation from the Commission on 认证 in Physical Therapy 教育 (CAPTE).
CAPTE has been recognized as an independent agency since 1977 和 has been the only agency to accredit physical therapy programs since 1983, 和 the only accreditation agency endorsed by the United States Department of 教育 (USDE) 和 Council for Higher 教育 认证 (CHEA).
In 2003, Mary’s DPT program became the first doctoral degree offered at the university. 从那时起, it has earned three successive 10-year approvals without requiring additional compliance reports.
“It’s quite the feat for the University of Mary DPT program to be amongst only a h和ful of programs across the country to be granted accreditation while not needing to complete any additional requirements,博士说。. Mary Dockter, Dean of the Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences at Mary. “We are very proud of our tradition of excellence within our Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences, 在这种情况下, 尤其是我们的DPT项目.”
Dr. 杨晨埃克特, 副教授, 和 Chair of the PT department at Mary, says the comments by the CAPTE site review team were very positive 和 highlight the program’s:
- 成熟上进的学生
- accomplished alumni who are independent learners
- outst和ing team of 教师 who serve as role models in the profession
- excellent program 和 university leadership
- mission-driven focus guiding all decisions
- tremendously supportive employers 和 clinical 教师 to the program 和 students
- 星级项目课程
”也, indicative of our excellent course offerings, not one suggestion was offered by CAPTE to improve curriculum pedagogy 和 teaching strategies,埃克特说. “The 教师 team endured a rigorous 和 challenging site visit but are assured that the program is an excellent representation of the University of Mary, Saint Gianna School of Health Sciences, 和 the PT program mission 和 vision. We are grateful 和 proud of our university administration 和 staff, 教师, 毕业生, 和 current students who were collaborative in the program’s successful re-accreditation.”
美国.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of physical therapists to grow by 15% through 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. The health care industry 和 those specifically in DPT career paths such as physical therapists, 研究人员, 教育工作者, 诊所董事, 政策倡导者, expect to confront growing challenges in chronic disease 和 disability.
美国niversity of Mary accepts 48 DPT students every year into its prestigious program. Students gain full-time clinical education experiences at diverse settings throughout the country, can complete the degree in three years, 和 they help manage a pro-bono clinic on campus 和 provide physical therapy services under 教师 guidance honing their practice skills while serving the people of the region. 该程序的独特之处在于 早期的保证 initiative for high school seniors 和 under毕业生 who begin their undergraduate studies at Mary; as well as a 优先录取 plan for undergraduate juniors who have transferred to the University of Mary doctoral program.
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关于 the University of Mary: True to its motto “lumen vitae”—The Light of Life—the University of Mary offers education for the whole of life through cutting-edge professional programs 和 graduate programs animated by moral courage 和 leadership in chosen professions 和 service to the community. 一个私人, co-educational 天主教 institution, the University of Mary welcomes students of all faiths 和 backgrounds.
一个基督徒, 天主教, Benedictine institution founded in 1959 by the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, Mary offers nearly 60 bachelor’s, 18岁硕士, 和 five doctoral programs—in Business Administration, 教育, 护理实践, Occupational Therapy 和 Physical Therapy. The 20-sport Athletic Department adheres to its Greatness Through Virtue mission under the governance of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), 和 the USA College Clay Target League. 有3个以上,800名学生, Mary has locations in North Dakota, 蒙大拿, 亚利桑那州, 罗马, 意大利, as well as vibrant 在线 offerings.