Doctor of Physical Therapy

At Western Kentucky University, our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program graduates are prepared for life at the top. 

With a degree from the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at WKU, you have endless opportunities to pursue your passions and build a career that aligns with your goals. Our curriculum focuses on hands-on learning that will help prepare you for a successful career. The purpose of the WKU DPT Program is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become skilled physical therapists, and our mission is to prepare physical therapists who improve the quality of life of their patients and clients, especially in rural and underserved communities. With WKU’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, you can take your professional life to new heights.

Accreditation:

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Western Kentucky University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; website: https://www.capteonline.org. 

If you are needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 270-745-3188 or email elizabeth.norris@wku.edu.

The program is classified as a public Institution (PU).   

Complaints:

Complaints that fall outside of due process should be directed to Dr. Beth Norris, Physical Therapy Program Director and Chair, at elizabeth.norris@wku.edu or Dr. Tania Basta, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services at tania.basta@wku.edu. Retaliation following complaint submission is prohibited.