LANHAM, Md. and LOS
ANGELES, April 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU), today announced a new partnership
with the University of Southern
California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy
to offer DPT@USC, an online Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The
USC physical therapy program is ranked
#1 in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Pending
approval by accrediting bodies, DPT@USC is expected to launch in
2018. This program will be a new Domestic Graduate Program (DGP)
for 2U.
"The USC Division of Biokinesiology
and Physical Therapy has a long history of pioneering and shaping
the profession through ground-breaking leadership in research,
education and clinical practice," said Associate Dean James Gordon.
"We are excited to partner with 2U to launch an online Doctor of
Physical Therapy program that will be both innovative, by
leveraging the best elements of online and experiential learning,
and accessible, by reaching more students nationwide to meet the
growing demand for highly qualified physical therapists."
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of
physical therapists is projected to grow by 34 percent between 2014
and 2024. Doctors of Physical Therapy are recognized as authorities
in the diagnosis and treatment of movement dysfunction. These
practitioners contribute to the field through clinical practice,
teaching, administration, and the discovery and application of new
knowledge about physical therapy.
DPT@USC will prepare graduates for a professional career as
physical therapists, and students will receive the same
high-quality training as their on-campus counterparts without the
need to relocate. Leveraging 2U's leading learning management
system, DPT@USC will include collaborative, live classes that
facilitate face-to-face interaction and high-quality, engaging
coursework developed by USC faculty. In
addition to spending a total of 50 weeks in full-time clinical
internships, students will also travel to USC for more than 65 days of hands-on clinical
skills laboratories.
About University of Southern
California Division of Biokinesiology and Physical
Therapy
Since the Division was founded in 1945, USC has been a leader in physical therapy research
and education and has been at the forefront of the most significant
educational advances of the physical therapy profession. The
program today has been #1 in the country by U.S. News
and World Report since 2004, and it continues to be a center of
excellence for clinical practice, education, and research in
physical therapy. The Division is also one of the leading programs
in the broader domain of biokinesiology – the study of the
biological bases of movement. USC's Division of
Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy is a division of the Herman
Ostrow School of Dentistry.
About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ:TWOU)
2U partners with great colleges and universities to build what
we believe is the world's best digital education. Our platform
provides a comprehensive fusion of technology, services and data
architecture to transform high-quality and rigorous campus-based
universities into the best digital versions of themselves. 2U's No
Back Row® approach allows qualified students and working
professionals around the world to experience a first-rate
university education and successful outcomes. To learn more, visit
2U.com.
Media Contact:
Jemila Woodson
jwoodson@2U.com
301-892-4419
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