A Module-Based Curriculum

Elon’s three-year curriculum integrates and coordinates courses and modules in a sequence that enhances learning. Self-evaluation is emphasized throughout the program and students have the opportunity to pursue research in their specific areas of interest. Students practice in a variety of clinical settings as they apply classroom knowledge to real world patient-care scenarios.

Elon DPT students in the lab with a faculty member

Curriculum

The Elon DPT program entails 36 months of full-time study. Didactic education (which includes classroom and laboratories to practice procedures on classmates and clients) with integrated clinical education assignments in a variety of clinical settings occurs throughout the three years.

CURRICULUM
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Elon DPT students studying in the lobby

Academic Calendar

Enrollment for the Elon DPT begins in January and ends with a commencement in December of the students final year.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Elon DPT students in the VR lab

Technical Requirements

As distinguished from academic standards, technical requirements refer to physical, cognitive and behavioral abilities required for admission and satisfactory completion of all aspects of the curriculum, and the development of professional attributes required by the faculty of all students at graduation.

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