Program Curriculum
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program requires the completion of 109 credits in the professional curriculum over 8 semesters.
First Year
Fall Courses ~ 14 Credits
BMS 561 - Prosected Regional Anatomy - Credits: 4
PT 511 - Foundations in Physical Therapy Examination - Credits: 3
PT 512 - Introduction to Evidence Based Practice in PT - Credits: 1
PT 513 - Clinical Science I - Credits: 2
PT 515 - Professional Topics I - Credits: 1
PT 517 - Clinical Kinesiology - Credits: 3
Winter Courses ~ 15 Credits
PT 521 - Musculoskeletal Examination I - Credits: 4
PT 522 - Musculoskeletal Interventions I - Credits: 4
PT 523 - Clinical Science II - Credits: 3
PT 526 - Musculoskeletal Clinical Seminar - Credits: 2
PT 528 - Kinesiology & Biomechanics II - Credits: 2
Spring/Summer Courses ~ 13 Credits
First Six Weeks.......
PT 636 - Clinical Education I - Credits: 4
Next Seven Weeks....
BMS 538 - Advanced Neuroscience - Credits: 2
PT 631 - Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy I - Credits: 2
PT 632 - Integumentary Practice Management - Credits: 2
PT 633 - Lifespan Motor Development - Credits: 2
PT 634 - Acute Care Physical Therapy - Credits: 1
Second Year
Fall Courses ~ 17 Credits
PT 640 - Research in Physical Therapy - Credits: 2
PT 641 - Neuromuscular Exam I - Credits: 4
PT 642 - Neuromuscular Intervention I - Credits: 4
PT 643 - Clinical Science III - Credits: 3
PT 644 - Neuromuscular Clinical Seminar - Credits: 2
PT 647 - Cardiopulmonary PT II - Credits: 2
Winter Courses ~ 15 Credits
First Eight Weeks....
PT 656 - Clinical Education II - Credits: 4
Next Six Weeks....
PT 652 - Neurologic Examination & Intervention II - Credits: 2
PT 653 - Orthotics, Prosthetics, & Assistive Technology - Credits: 2
PT 654 - Geriatric Physical Therapy - Credits: 2
PT 655 - Profession Topics II - Credits: 2
PT 790 - PT Research I - Credits: 1
STA 608 - Statistics for Health Professions - Credits: 1
Spring/Summer Courses ~ 12 Credits
PT 662 - Pediatric Physical Therapy - Credits: 3
PT 663 - Education & Behavior Change in Physical Therapy - Credits: 2
PT 664 - Musculoskeletal Examination & Intervention II - Credits: 4
PT 667 - Pain Neuroscience in Physical Therapy - Credits: 1
PT 791 - PT Research II - Credits: 1
STA 609 - Statistics for Health Care Professional II - Credits: 1
Third Year
Fall Courses ~ 12 Credits
PT 675 - Clinical Education III (10 weeks) - Credits: 6
PT 677 - Clinical Education IV (10 weeks) - Credits: 6
Winter Courses ~ 11 Credits
PT 681 - Advanced Clinical Reasoning - Credits: 2
PT 682 - Health, Wellness, Special Topics in Physical Therapy - Credits: 3
PT 685 - Professional Topics III - Credits: 2
PT 793 - PT Research II - Credits: 2
ONE REQUIRED Advanced Topics Electives
PT 684 - Advanced Topics - Sports Physical Therapy - Credits: 2
PT 686 - Advanced Topics - Pediatric Physical Therapy - Credits: 2
PT 687 - Advanced Topics - Spinal Manual Therapy - Credits: 2
PT 688 - Advanced Topics - Neurologic Physical Therapy - Credits: 2
PT 689 - Advanced Topics - Cardiopulmonary - Credits: 2