YSU to award first doctor of P.T. degrees

Youngstown State University awards its first doctor of physical therapy degrees at summer commencement 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, in Beeghly Center.

The clinical doctorate of physical therapy program at YSU was approved last month by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Sixteen students will receive the degree at commencement ceremonies on Sunday.

The doctorate of physical therapy is YSU’s second doctorate program. Its first, the doctor of educational leadership, started in 1992 in the Beeghly College of Education. One doctor of educational leadership will be awarded on Sunday.

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