2U, Inc. announced that its partner, the University of Southern California (USC) Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, has welcomed 48 students to DPT@USC, USC’s new Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
LANHAM, Md., July 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), a global leader in education technology, announced today that its partner, the University of Southern California (USC) Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, has welcomed 48 students to DPT@USC, USC’s new Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.
“The launch of DPT@USC is an important milestone as we begin to transform and deliver a new standard for physical therapy education,” Associate Dean and Chair of the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy Dr. Jim Gordon said. “We received strong interest in our hybrid modality from very well-qualified applicants. We are pleased to welcome this inaugural cohort of exceptional students.”
DPT@USC provides aspiring physical therapists across the nation the opportunity to earn a DPT from the number one ranked graduate school of physical therapy (ranked by U.S. News & World Report). Students in the hybrid program take classes online and on campus, as well as participate in rich, hands-on clinical experiences. Students in the first DPT@USC cohort hail from 12 states and are an average age of 27. For more information on the program, visit dpt.usc.edu/hybrid-dpt-program, and for more details on the partnership, please visit twou.co/2z5GeOf.
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.
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