2026-2027 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog [In Progress]
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Website: gvsu.edu/gs
Professional Program Requirements
Demonstration of completion of the 109 credits in the professional curriculum is required for completion of the Doctor of Physical Therapy.
- BMS 538 - Advanced Neuroscience (2 credits)
- BMS 561 - Prosected Regional Anatomy (4 credits)
- PT 511 - Foundations in Physical Therapy Examination (3 credits)
- PT 512 - Introduction to Evidence-based Practice in Physical Therapy (1 credit)
- PT 513 - Clinical Science I (2 credits)
- PT 515 - Professional Topics I (1 credit)
- PT 517 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics I (3 credits)
- PT 521 - Musculoskeletal Examination I (4 credits)
- PT 522 - Musculoskeletal Interventions I (4 credits)
- PT 523 - Clinical Science II (3 credits)
- PT 526 - Musculoskeletal Clinical Seminar (2 credits)
- PT 528 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics II (2 credits)
- PT 610 - Research in Physical Therapy (2 credits)
- PT 631 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy I (2 credits)
- PT 632 - Integumentary Practice Management (2 credits)
- PT 633 Lifespan Motor Development (2 credits)
- PT 634 - Acute Care Physical Therapy (1 credit)
- PT 636 - Clinical Education I (4 credits)
- PT 641 - Neuromuscular Examination (4 credits)
- PT 642 - Interventions in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy (4 credits)
- PT 643 - Clinical Science III (3 credits)
- PT 644 - Clinical Seminar III (2 credits)
- PT 647 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy II (2 credits)
- PT 653 Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Assistive Technology (2 credits)
- PT 654 - Applied Geriatric Practice (2 credits)
- PT 655 - Professional Topics II (1 credit)
- PT 656 - Clinical Education II (5 credits)
- PT 662 - Pediatric Practice Management (3 credits)
- PT 663 Education & Behavioral Change in Physical Therapy (2 credits)
- PT 664 Musculoskeletal Examination and Intervention II (4 credits)
- PT 667 Pain Neuroscience in Physical Therapy (1 credit)
- PT 675 - Clinical Education III (6 credits)
- PT 677 - Clinical Education IV (6 credits)
- PT 681 - Advanced Clinical Decision-making (2 credits)
- PT 682 - Health, Wellness, and Special Topics in Physical Therapy (3 credits)
- PT 685 - Professional Topics IV (2 credits)
- PT 790 - Physical Therapy Research I (1 credit)
- PT 791 Physical Therapy Research II (1 credit)
- PT 793 - Physical Therapy Research II (2 credits)
- STA 608 - Statistics for Healthcare Professionals 1 (1 credit)
- STA 609 Applied Statistics for Health Professions II (1 credit)
Elective Courses (Students must choose at least one)
- PT 684 - Advanced Topics: Sports Physical Therapy (2 credits)
- PT 686 - Advanced Topics: Pediatric Physical Therapy (2 credits)
- PT 687 - Advanced Topics: Spinal Manual Therapy (2 credits)
- PT 688 - Advanced Topics: Neurologic Physical Therapy (2 credits)
- PT 689 - Advanced Topics: Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy (2 credits)
Order of Coursework for Doctor of Physical Therapy
Year One
Fall Semester (14 credits):
- BMS 561 - Prosected Regional Anatomy (4 credits)
- PT 511 - Foundations in Physical Therapy Examination (3 credits)
- PT 512 - Introduction to Evidence-based Practice in Physical Therapy (1 credit)
- PT 513 - Clinical Science I (2 credits)
- PT 515 - Professional Topics I (1 credit)
- PT 517 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics I (3 credits)
Winter Semester (16 credits):
- PT 521 - Musculoskeletal Examination I (4 credits)
- PT 522 - Musculoskeletal Interventions I (4 credits)
- PT 523 - Clinical Science II (3 credits)
- PT 526 - Musculoskeletal Clinical Seminar (2 credits)
- PT 528 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics II (2 credits)
Spring/Summer Semester (13 credits):
First five weeks.
Next eight weeks.
- BMS 538 - Advanced Neuroscience (2 credits)
- PT 631 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy I (2 credits)
- PT 632 - Integumentary Practice Management (2 credits)
- PT 634 - Acute Care Physical Therapy (1 credit)
Year Two
Fall Semester (17 credits):
- PT 610 - Research in Physical Therapy (2 credits)
- PT 641 - Neuromuscular Examination (4 credits)
- PT 642 - Interventions in Neuromuscular Physical Therapy (4 credits)
- PT 643 - Clinical Science III (3 credits)
- PT 644 - Clinical Seminar III (2 credits)
- PT 647 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy II (2 credits)
Winter Semester (14 credits):
First six weeks.
Next eight weeks.
- PT 653 Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Assistive Devices (2 credits)
- PT 654 - Applied Geriatric Practice (2 credits)
- PT 655 - Professional Topics II (1 credit)
- PT 657 - Teaching for Physical Therapists (2 credits)
- PT 790 - Physical Therapy Research I (1 credit)
- STA 608 - Statistics for Healthcare Professionals 1 (1 credit)
Summer Semester (11 credits):
- PT 662 - Pediatric Practice Management (3 credits)
- PT 663 Education & Behavioral Change in Physical Therapy (2)
- PT 664 Musculoskeletal Examination and Intervention II (4 credits)
- PT 791 - Physical Therapy Research II (1 credit)
- STA 609 Applied Statistics for Health Professions II (1 credit)
Year Three
Fall Semester (12 credits):
Winter Semester (9 credits):
- PT 681 - Advanced Clinical Decision-making (2 credits)
- PT 682 - Health, Wellness, and Special Topics in Physical Therapy (3 credits)
- PT 685 - Professional Topics IV (2 credits)
- PT 793 - Physical Therapy Research II (2 credits)
Elective Courses:
Students must choose at least one:
- PT 684 - Advanced Topics: Sports Physical Therapy (2 credits)
- PT 686 - Advanced Topics: Pediatric Physical Therapy (2 credits)
- PT 687 - Advanced Topics: Spinal Manual Therapy (2 credits)
- PT 688 - Advanced Topics: Neurologic Physical Therapy (2 credits)
- PT 689 - Advanced Topics: Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy (2 credits)