Future-Ready
Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Discover Harrisburg University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, a hybrid curriculum designed for learners seeking a flexible, affordable pathway to becoming physical therapists. This innovative program blends online learning, simulation, and hands-on, in-person training to deliver comprehensive experiential learning. Ideal for aspiring physical therapists, it combines the convenience of online education with essential in-person skill development—so you can confidently launch your career in physical therapy.
Program Highlights
Complete in as few as 3 years
99-credit program
32 weeks of full-time clinical rotations
Designed for working adults
Why HU for DPT?
Hybrid, full-time DPT built for working adults
Multimodal learning: online lectures, in-person labs, and advanced tec
Hands-on anatomy training with VR, synthetic cadavers, and palpatio
Nationwide clinical placements across diverse settings
Real-world connections through the APTA ambassador program
Faculty
Harrisburg University welcomes both traditional and nontraditional students interested in the rigor of a full-time DPT program with the flexibility to work while learning within our hybrid model. Our program incorporates both the practical, real-world experience you need to excel today and the cutting-edge technology that will impact our profession in the future. Students graduating from HU will be well-equipped to serve in any physical therapy setting.
Admissions
Our DPT faculty team includes clinical and research experts from across the physical therapy spectrum, all of whom are passionate about hybrid teaching and learning. With experience in a wide variety of PT settings and content areas, our faculty are well-prepared to support students as they develop the clinical reasoning, hands-on skills, and confidence to become future-ready physical therapists.
* NOTICE OF ACCREDITATION STATUS
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is a specialized accrediting agency that is nationally recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to help assure the quality of physical therapy education programs. CAPTE grants specialized accreditation status to qualified entry-level education programs for both physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.
Because CAPTE considers candidacy an accredited status, the program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, based on the following:
CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website at w
* NOTICE OF ACCREDITATION STATUS
The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is a specialized accrediting agency that is nationally recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) to help assure the quality of physical therapy education programs. CAPTE grants specialized accreditation status to qualified entry-level education programs for both physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.
Because CAPTE considers candidacy an accredited status, the program has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in all states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands secondary to its accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, based on the following:
CAPTE accreditation of a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program satisfies state educational requirements in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Thus, students graduating from CAPTE-accredited physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs are eligible to take the National Physical Therapy Examination and apply for licensure in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information regarding state qualifications and licensure requirements, refer to the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy website at w
Contact
Contact:
Federation of State Boards for Physical Therapy FSBPT
124 West Street South, 3rd Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314
License to practice physical therapy is administered through individual states. Successful completion of this examination (NPTE), along with individual state board requirements, grants the status of licensed physical therapist (PT). Each state has a State Physical Therapy Licensing Board. Contact the State Physical Therapy Licensing Board in your state for more information. State licensing board contact information can be found here Licensing Authorities Contact Information | FSBPT
Key Dates
Key Dates:
- CAPTE site visit scheduled for the penultimate term (Summer 2028) of the inaugural cohort.
- Graduation of the inaugural cohort in December 2028.
- First licensure examination available to graduates in January 2029.
- CAPTE accreditation decision expected in Fall 2028.