Dr. Melissa Peterson,
Chair and Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Health Science

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Bradley University is accredited by the:
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305-3045
(703) 706-3245
accreditation@apta.org
www.capteonline.org 

Mission

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy and Health Science is to develop versatile and ethical individuals in a student-focused environment that prepares our graduates to lead, educate, advocate and serve in an interdisciplinary health care environment. The mission of the Kinesiology and Health Science program is to develop undergraduate students who will be prepared to enter graduate programs and careers in healthcare-related fields. The mission of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program is to develop graduate students as autonomous practitioners. The Department achieves this mission through excellence in teaching, research and scholarship, and service to the broader community.

Vision

The Department will strive to build a community of excellence in teaching, research, service and experiential learning which will prepare students to work ethically and effectively in a global society.