Mission: 

To prepare exceptional physical therapists who will optimize the health, wellbeing and movement ability of individuals and society. 

Vision: 

The GVSU DPT program will develop autonomous, collaborative and reflective physical therapists who are specialists in the human system. Our graduates will be recognized in their communities as the provider of coice to optimize health and function at both the individual and community levels. As life-long learners, they will be leaders in their profession and communities who promote inclusive and equitable healthcare. 

Core Values:

Accountability
Altruism
Collaboration
Compassion & Caring
Duty
Excellence
Inclusion
Integrity
Social Responsibility

Professional Conduct:

In preparing students at GVSU to become physical therapists, our faculty will emphasize the development of respect, compassion, and empathy for all persons, as appropriate professional relationship are fostered with persons from diverse backgrounds. Development of these qualities begins in the classroom but also extends to every aspect of the Program. Therein, the DPT Program's faculty and staff fully support the university's non-discrimination policy in preparation of our students. "Every aspect of University life should be free from discrimination because of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or weight."

In addition, our students and faculty are expected to utilize sensitive and non-threatening touch with student-models that is solely directed at learning evaluation and treatment procedures in the Program. Our expectation is that this level of sensitivity will subsequently transfer to care for all patients. The DPT faculty and staff will regard impeccable professional behavior as an essential attribute of its faculty and students.