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Academic Philosophy
The Department of Physical Therapy ascribes to the value statement of the University of Missouri: respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence. The maximum development of the individual is sought by offering educational opportunities that:
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develop creative capacities and critical thinking skills |
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support clinical competence and confidence |
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promote an independence of inquiry, vision, judgment, and an awareness of the environment of health care |
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encourage involvement in professional issues, community service and a commitment to professional growth. |
Open communication and mutual respect among students, staff, and faculty and appropriate professional responsibility and behavior are paramount to learning and professional development.
The program is built on the principles of student-centered learning, development and integration of new knowledge, and the continued intellectual and emotional growth of each individual. For all of its participants, the program supports the concept of a balanced life, promoting attitudes of satisfaction, humor, and an optimistic view of change, appreciating the active contribution that each individual may make to the betterment of family, community, country, and the world. (1997)
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