THE MAGAZINE OF FRANKLIN PIERCE UNIVERSITY spring 2013

CGPSCollege of Graduate & Professional StudiesThe Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT) program at Franklin PierceUniversity is offered in bothConcord, N.H., and Goodyear,Ariz. Franklin Pierce at Goodyearrecently moved to a beautiful newlocation! Franklin Pierce's DPTprogram is CAPTE-accreditedand prepares graduates for workin hospitals, skilled nursing andassisted living facilities, outpatientclinics, wellness and sportsfacilities, and private homes.Dr. Josh Cleland directs DPT lab students in Concord.The DPT program can be completed in two and a half academic years and includes 32 weeks of full-time clinical workin various settings. The employment rate of Franklin Pierce DPT graduates has been 100 percent within six months ofpassing the licensing exam – no wonder that this is a very competitive and popular program!Dr. Jodi Young demonstrating a technique in Goodyear.Above: New facilities for Goodyear, Ariz. center.Bottom: Goodyear students learn to criticallyevaluate published research.www.franklinpierce.edu 29