The overall objective of the Physical Therapy Program is to prepare students to practice state of the art physical therapy. To do this, students must become licensed in their legal jurisdiction. Currently, all jurisdictions in the United States require licensure. The educational goals of the curriculum reflect the knowledge, skills and behaviors expected of program graduates. The graduates of the Texas State University - San Marcos physical therapy program will be expected to:
Although the Program realizes that not all students will reach the same level of competence, all students will achieve minimum level of competencies and will achieve higher levels in some areas depending on their selection of specialty and interest options. The curriculum will prepare graduates to take the state licensure examination. Successful completion of this examination is necessary for licensure in all jurisdictions.