Mizzou Physical Therapy Degree, Major and Program Information

A program that prepares individuals to alleviate physical and functional impairments and limitations caused by injury or disease through the design and implementation of therapeutic interventions to promote fitness and health. Includes instruction in functional anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neuroscience, pathological physiology, analysis of dysfunction, movement dynamics, physical growth process, management of musculoskeletal disorders, clinical evaluation and measurement, client assessment and supervision, care plan development and documentation, physical therapy modalities, rehabilitation psychology, physical therapy administration, and professional standards and ethics. Find colleges offering physical therapy degree.

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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health. Read more about postsecondary health specialties teachers in our career profile section.
Physical Therapists
Job Description
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and decrease or prevent deformity of patients suffering from disease or injury. Read more about physical therapists in our career profile section.
Salary and Wages
Columbia, MO
- Total Employment: 110
- Average Annual Salary: $57,770
- Average Hourly Rate: $27.77
Projections
- Total Employment (2008): 185,500
- Total Employment Projected (2018): 241,700
- Percent Job Growth: 56.20%

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Physical Therapy

	Total	Bachelor	Master
Overall
All Students	90	51	39

By Gender
Male	17	9	8
Female	73	42	31

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	-	-	-
American Indian	-	-	-
Black	-	-	-
Asian	3	2	1
Hispanic	-	-	-
White	87	49	38
Unknown	-	-	-

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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in Missouri

4 Year Programs

Missouri State University

901 S National
Springfield, MO 65897

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 24

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential

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4 Year Programs

A T Still University of Health Sciences

800 W Jefferson
Kirksville, MO 63501

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 130

Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and First-Professional
Grants A Medical Degree: Yes
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Special Focus Institutions--Medical Schools and Medical Centers