Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

TAMUT DPT will admit  students for Fall 2026 and thereafter all cohorts will be admitted in the Fall. 

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT) is built on bold ideas and big aspirations. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of rural and underserved populations through excellence in education, clinical practice, research, and community engagement. Our program will prepare entry-level physical therapists to Think Big—tackling the unique challenges of rural communities with innovative solutions, Dream Big—envisioning a future where high-quality care is accessible to all, and Do Big—making a lasting impact through leadership, advocacy, and hands-on patient care.

TAMUT is uniquely positioned to serve a four-state area and is located only one hour from Shreveport, LA, two hours from Little Rock, AR, and under three hours from Dallas, TX. As part of the prestigious Texas A&M University System, TAMUT DPT offers the resources of a large university with the personalized, family atmosphere of a small college. Graduate scholarship opportunities and out-of-state tuition waivers may be available. For more information on scholarship opportunities, visit our Scholarships page. 

The DPT program consists of seven full-time semesters delivered in a flipped classroom, active learning environment. Students will participate in on-campus lab experiences each semester, strengthening their clinical skills in the DPT lab space and TAMUT’s hospital simulation lab. Students will gain hands-on experience in the motion lab, work with advanced technology such as smart boards and virtual reality, collaborate with other healthcare disciplines, learn directly from industry experts, and engage with the latest innovations in healthcare.

DPT students will complete three clinical experiences, totaling 31 weeks of hands-on learning. These experiences include inpatient settings (hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and skilled nursing facilities) and outpatient settings (sports medicine, pediatrics, general orthopedic, and neurological). At least one of the three clinical experiences will occur in a rural health setting to support the program’s mission. The third (final) clinical rotation offers students the opportunity to pursue specialty practice areas or other student-selected settings to meet program requirements and to ensure the depth and breadth of patient care across the continuum.