Doctor of Physical Therapy

Make a difference in people's quality of life.

Every day in the United States, nearly one million people are helped by a physical therapist. As essential participants in the health care system, physical therapists diagnose and treat people of all ages as well as promote fitness and health. The aging U.S. population ensures that physical therapists will remain in high demand.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Franklin Pierce University is CAPTE-accredited and prepares graduates for work in hospitals, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, wellness and sports facilities, and private homes. Coursework is derived from an established theoretical and scientific base that offers broad clinical applications in restoration, maintenance and promotion of optimal physical function.

Students take classes in either Concord, New Hampshire or Goodyear, Arizona at modern, spacious facilities that include classrooms, seminar rooms, computer labs and clinical labs where students learn hands-on practical skills. Clinical experience is a vital part of the program and can be served at sites throughout the country. The program can be completed in three academic years. This includes 32 weeks of full-time clinical work in various settings.

Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Franklin Pierce University are skilled and compassionate clinicians who partner with patients to make their lives healthier and more enjoyable. The employment rate of Franklin Pierce graduates has been 100% within six months of passing the licensing exam.

NEW: DPT Program has expanded to Franklin Pierce University's Goodyear, Ariz. Campus.

Franklin Pierce University is pleased to announce the expansion of their Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program to Goodyear, Ariz. The DPT program received approval to expand on April 29, 2009 from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and welcomed its inaugural class of twenty students on June 1, 2009. Learn more about the Goodyear program and new opportunities for DPT students who seek to complete their program in Arizona.

Want to Know More?

Download the DPT Program Sheet for more information including admission prerequisites as well as course requirements and sequences.

Concord, N.H. site Goodyear, Ariz. site

Explore the DPT PROGRAM links menu on the right or view the College of Graduate and Professional Studies academic catalog (PDF) for specific degree requirements and course information.

Contact

Franklin Pierce University
College of Graduate & Professional Studies
1.800.325.1090
cgps@franklinpierce.edu

PROGRAM FACULTY

Core Faculty

	Jane Walter Venzke, PT, EdD, FAPTA Dean, College of Graduate & Professional Studies Professor of Physical Therapy B.S., University of Connecticut M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Vermont venzkej@franklinpierce.edu
	Ann Greiner, PT, MS Director of Physical Therapy Program Assistant Professor B.S., Boston University M.S., New England College greinera@franklinpierce.edu
	Kristinn I. Heinrichs, PhD, PT, SCS, ATC, CSCS Associate Professor, Associate Director of Physical Therapy Program (Goodyear, Ariz. Campus) PhD, University of Virginia MEd, University of Virginia BSPT, Marquette University heinrichsk@franklinpierce.edu
	Robert Mark Caulkins, DPT, MD Assistant Professor A.B., Dartmouth College Doctor of Medicine, Albany Medical College caulkinsr@franklinpierce.edu
	Josh Cleland, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT Professor B.S., Notre Dame College M.P.T., Notre Dame College D.P.T., Creighton University Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University clelandj@franklinpierce.edu
	Stephen Dillon, PT, MSPT, MBA Assistant Professor, Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (Goodyear, Ariz. Campus) MSPT, Virginia Commonwealth University MBA, Thunderbird University BBA, University of Georgia dillons@franklinpierce.edu
	Connie Inacio, DPT, GCS Assistant Professor B.S., Northeastern University M.Ed., Northeastern University D.P.T., Franklin Pierce University inacioc@franklinpierce.edu
	Olga McSorley, DPT Assistant Professor Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education B.S., Boston University M.S.P.T., D.P.T., Boston University mcsorleyo@franklinpierce.edu
	Deborah Nervik, DPT, MHs, PCS Assistant Professor B.S., University of Vermont M.H.S., University of Indianapolis D.P.T., Franklin Pierce University nervikd@franklinpierce.edu
	Nancy Peatman, PT, MEd, JD Director of Clinical Education B.S., University of Connecticut M.Ed., Fitchburg State College J.D. Massachusetts School of Law peatmann@franklinpierce.edu
	Shirley Stockmeyer, DPT, MA Professor B.S., Russell Sage College M.A., Stanford University D.P.T., Franklin Pierce University stockmeyers@franklinpierce.edu
	Thomas Stowell, MPT, DC Assistant Professor B.S., Springfield College M.A., University of Maryland M.P.T., Notre Dame College D.C., Northwestern College of Chiropractic stowellt@franklinpierce.edu
	Jenny Wasserman, DPT, MS B.S., McGill University M.S., D.P.T., Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions wassermanj@franklinpierce.edu
	Jodi Young, DPT Assistant Professor (Goodyear, Ariz. Campus) DPT, University of North Dakota BA, Concordia Collage youngj@franklinpierce.edu

Associated Faculty

	Shaun Evans, DPT B.S., Notre Dame College M.P.T., Notre Dame College D.P.T., Franklin Pierce University evanss@franklinpierce.edu
	Joyce Parsons, DPT, MEd B.S., University of New England M.Ed., Plymouth State University D.P.T., Franklin Pierce University parsonsj@franklinpierce.edu
	Jessica Roy, DPT B.S., University of New Hampshire M.P.T., D.P.T., Franklin Pierce University royj@franklinpierce.edu