The Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program is eight semesters in length and includes a combination of classroom course work, laboratory coursework, and three full-time clinical practica. In addition to the 106 required credits, students are invited to take up elective coursework offered by the department and by other graduate programs within the university.
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 502 - Gross Anatomy | 6 |
| BIO 504 - Neuroscience | 4 |
| PTH 501 - Foundations of PT Practice | 5 |
| PTH 502 - Kinesiology | 5 |
| PTH 503 - Normal Development | 2 |
| PTH 504 - Integrated Clinical Experience: Musculoskeletal | 1 |
| PTH 506 - Psychosocial Aspects of Disability and Illness | 1 |
| PTH 507 - Introduction to Clinical Medicine | 1 |
| PTH 508 - Pathology and Medical Management – Musculoskeletal System | 2 |
| PTH 510 - PT Mgt Dis Musc/Skel System | 11 |
| PTH 514 - Scientific Inquiry 1 | 2 |
| PTH 516 - Pathology and Medical Management - Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems | 1 |
| PTH 522 - PT Management of Patients with Disorders of the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Systems | 4 |
| PTH 524 - Clinical Education Seminar | 1 |
| PTH 525 - Practice Management I | 1 |
| PTH 601 - Clinical Practicum 1 | 8 |
| PTH 602 - Scientific Inquiry 2 | 2 |
| PTH 603 - Pathology and Medical Management – Neuromuscular System | 3 |
| PTH 604 - PT Management of Children with Special Health Needs | 5 |
| PTH 605 - PT Management of Adults with Disorders of the Neuromuscular System | 6 |
| PTH 607 - Clinical Practicum 2 | 8 |
| PTH 610 - Comprehensive Exam I | 1 |
| PTH 695 - Scholarship I | 2 |
| PTH 700 - Practice Management II | 2 |
| PTH 701 - Pathology and Medical Management – Integumentary System | 1 |
| PTH 703 - PT Management of Patients with Disorders of the Integumentary System | 4 |
| PTH 704 - Disease Prevention and Health Promotion | 3 |
| PTH 706 - Public Policy & Physical Therapy | 2 |
| PTH 707 - Clinical Practicum 3 | 8 |
| PTH 710 - Complex Case Management | 1 |
| PTH 711 - Comprehensive Exam 2 | 1 |
| PTH 795 - Scholarship II | 2 |
| Total Credits Required | 106 |
*Please note: Curriculum is subject to change.
Conferring the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree is contingent upon the successful completion of academic and clinical coursework including a total of 106 academic credits.