Abstract
Graduate professional programs seek to foster professionalism and civic-mindedness in their students. This study measures the development of civic-mindedness throughout a graduate physical therapy (PT) program curriculum committed to community engagement. Three class cohorts completed the Civic-Minded Professional (CMP) Scale at four time points. Scores increased throughout the curriculum. Participants involved in community service leadership had the highest scores. A professional program that allows for community engagement throughout the curriculum will encourage student development of civic-mindedness.
Recommended Citation
Palombaro, Kerstin M.; Black, Jill D.; Dole, Robin L.; Burns, Heather A.; Jones, Sidney A.; and Stewart, Alexander
(2018)
"Civic-mindedness Development Throughout a Physical Therapy Curriculum,"
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education: Vol. 10:
Iss.
3, Article 1.
Available at:
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/jcehe/vol10/iss3/1
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