Faulkner adds physical therapy degree program to school of health and sciences Faulkner University (Source: WSFA 12 News) By WSFA Staff | May 12, 2021 at 1:43 PM CDT - Updated May 12 at 1:43 PM
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Faulkner Universityâs College of Health Sciences has added a third-degree program to its school of Health and Sciences.
According to Faulkner, the Physical Therapy program will begin in August and is approved for a maximum entering class size of up to 50 students. Student applications are still being accepted through the end of May.
The new PT program, which will allow students to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy, is a post-baccalaureate degree that allows graduates to apply for licensure to practice as physical therapists, which is required in all states, the university added. Graduates will be prepared to practice as generalists in diverse environments and as leaders in their profession, community and as part of the interprofessional health care t