Christina Anderson Associate Professor

Christina Anderson joined the DPT faculty at St. Catherine University in 2013, where she serves as the Director of Clinical Education and Director of Curriculum and Assessment. She is a graduate of the Physical Therapy Program at St. Catherine University, receiving her Master of Physical Therapy degree in 2001 and returning to complete her transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2010. She earned an EdD degree in Higher Education Leadership from Bethel University in 2023. She holds a bachelor’s degree from St. Olaf College. Dr. Anderson practiced clinically for 12 years in the areas of acute care, home care, and geriatrics. As a clinician, she worked closely with DPT students in various capacities, including ICE Clinical Faculty, Clinical Instructor, and Site Coordinator of Clinical Education. Dr. Anderson teaches various topics throughout the DPT curriculum related to clinical education, leadership, practice management, and qualitative research. Her research is focused on DPT clinical education, stress in DPT students, and the student experience.