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Besides the depth, breadth and flexibility of the curriculum, there are many other reasons why you should select Stony Brook University for your post-professional educational advancement.
Quality
- Stony Brook University ranks in the top 2 percent of all universities in the world. The London Times Higher Education Supplement placed Stony Brook 136 among more than 8,300 universities worldwide, and in the top 50 in North America. Among science universities, Stony Brook ranks in the top 100 in the world, top 25 in North America, and top 10 among public universities.
- Stony Brook has been ranked among the top 100 national universities in America and among the top 50 public national universities in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
- Stony Brook is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the invitation-only organization of the best research universities in the country.
- Stony Brook has been listed as one of the “100 Best Values in Higher Education” among public universities, according to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.
Dedication
- Stony Brook University is dedicated to the advancement of the profession of physical therapy. While many new graduates are entering the profession with this advanced degree, Stony Brook University is dedicated to providing a mechanism for practicing clinicians to obtain this degree in the most convenient, efficient and effective manner possible
Leadership
- In 2003, Stony Brook University was the first program on Long Island and one of the first in New York State to offer the Post-Professional t-DPT Program. The program continues to evolve and grow, creating new electives and providing faculty with the highest level of expertise. As of summer 2008, over 250 students have graduated with their Post-Professional t-DPT degree.
- Since its inception over 30 years ago, the Stony Brook University Department of Physical Therapy has developed many important links to health care within Stony Brook University and throughout Long Island. The Stony Brook University Department of Physical Therapy maintains a record of graduating innovative clinicians with exceptional leadership skills. Many graduates have become leaders in the local, state and national arenas within the workplace and professional associations. Many of the clinical instructors in health care settings throughout the metropolitan area are graduates of Stony Brook University's program.
Program Locations
- Stony Brook University is geographically located on the north shore of Suffolk County, Long Island. It is accessible by car or train.
- In addition, Stony Brook University also has a NEW facility at 401 Park Avenue South (28th Street and Park Avenue), in the heart of the Flatiron District in Manhattan.
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Convenience in Scheduling
- The Stony Brook University Post-Professional (Transition) DPT program is tailored to the needs of full time clinicians, educators, and managers who wish to enhance their education with a minimal disruption to their daily schedule.
- Classes are designed as weekly evening seminars, weekend workshops, and independent study units.
- Each student can design a course of study that best meets their needs as an experienced clinician and adult learner.
- The convenience of multiple locations and weekend seminars makes this program convenient and feasible for most practitioners throughout the Long Island and Metropolitan New York regions.
- The course of study can be completed on a part time basis in one and a half to two years.
Cost
- Being a state university, Stony Brook University offers a very reasonable tuition.
- Tuition for graduate students who reside in NYS is $476.00 per credit.
Access to Academic and Non-Academic Resources
- As a premier institution of higher learning, Stony Brook University has many resources available to its students.
- Students have direct contact with program faculty during the design phase as well as throughout the implementation phase of their program.
- Students have access to the Health Sciences library, databases, media center, computer center, theatre, fitness center, etc.
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