Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion

What you'll study

The curriculum prepares students as movement specialists capable of assessing and treating patients across the lifespan. Core learning areas and program features described by the program include:

• Foundational and advanced clinical knowledge to assess and treat pediatric through geriatric patients.
• Application of evidence‑based practice to guide clinical decision‑making and improve outcomes.
• Leadership development to advocate for patients and advance the profession.
• Ethical, compassionate and culturally aware approaches integrated into patient care.
• Specialty‑focused clinical labs covering pediatric, neurological and geriatric care.
• Early and integrated Clinical Experience (ICE) beginning in the first semester, followed by an introductory full‑time clinical placement and progressively longer terminal clinical experiences to develop entry‑level competency.
• An international supervised service‑learning clinical opportunity with program‑related travel costs included in tuition.

Entry requirements

Admissions materials listed by the program are:

• Official transcripts.
• Two recommendations.
• Personal statement.
• At least 40 documented PT observation hours.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or higher as indicated).

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to enter clinical practice as physical therapists in settings such as outpatient orthopedics, acute care/hospital, pediatrics, neurological rehabilitation, geriatrics and sports medicine. The program cites national industry outlooks indicating demand for physical therapy services is projected to grow faster than population growth (APTA forecast) and references a U.S. median annual salary for physical therapy professionals of $101,020 (BLS).

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page describes the DPT as an affordable pathway, noting competitive tuition rates and a low local cost of living; specific scholarships, assistantships or tuition figures are not provided on the source page. Prospective applicants should consult IWU’s admissions and financial aid offices for current tuition, scholarships, payment plans and any program‑specific funding opportunities.