What kind of electives are available?
Electives, while not a major element in most PT programs due to the rigor of the professional preparation for an autonomous generalist practitioner, are nevertheless important for an introduction to specialized areas of practice beyond entry level. Electives are usually found in areas of faculty or guest faculty expertise and enable a student to gain a broader understanding of a specialized area of practice that is not usually found in entry level education. At the University of Miami, there are 25 elective courses in specialty areas such as private practice management, wellness, sports physical therapy, recreational activities for the disabled, women’ health, interdisciplinary pediatric assessment, the foot, complementary therapies, etc. (See List of Electives).
