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Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum

First Year

Summer Semester Credit
Hours
RS-716Human Anatomy* 5
PT-700Foundations of Physical Therapy2
PT-705Movement Science I3
PT-705LMovement Science I Lab1
PT-704Medical Terminology for Physical Therapists1

         

12
 
Fall Semester
RS-701Neuroscience*5
PT-711Clinical Pathophysiology4
PT-712 Applied Physiology and Nutrition4
PT-715LPhysical Therapist Examination I Lab2
PT-721Physical Therapy Interventions I1
PT-721L

Physical Therapy Interventions I Lab 

1.5
17.5
 
Spring Semester
PT-730Musculoskeletal I3
PT-730LMusculoskeletal I 2
PT-716Physical Therapist Examination II1.5
PT-722Physical Therapy Interventions II3
PT-722LPhysical Therapy Interventions II Lab2
PT-727Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy3
PT-727L

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Lab   

1
PT-728Imaging and Electrodiagnosis
17.5
 
Second Year
Summer Semester
PT-747Introduction to Research2
PT-731Musculoskeletal II 3
PT-731LMusculoskeletal II Lab2
PT-748Pharmacology2
PT-749Comprehensive Health Care2
PT-717

Physical Therapist Examination III  

2
13
 
Fall Semester
PT-740 Clinical Practicum I7
PT-750Research Seminar2
PT-732Musculoskeletal III 3
PT-732LMusculoskeletal III Lab2
PT-752

Motor Development 

2
16
 
Spring Semester
PT-753Research Project2
PT-733Musculoskeletal IV1
PT-733LMusculoskeletal IV Lab0.5
PT-755Neuromuscular I4
PT-755LNeuromuscular I Lab4
PT-723Physical Therapist Interventions III1
PT-751

Diagnosis & Management of Medical/Surgical Conditions

2
PT-751L

Diagnosis & Management of Medical/Surgical Conditions Lab

1

PT 757

PT for Older Adults

2

PT 757L

PT for Older Adults Lab

1
18.5
 
Third Year
Summer Semester
PT-754Health Promotion and Disease Prevention2
PT-756Neuromuscular II2
PT-756LNeuromuscular II Lab2
PT-760 Pediatrics3
PT-760LPediatrics Lab1
PT-761

Professional Development Lab 

2
PT-761LProfessional Development1
13
 
Fall Semester
PT-762Clinical Reasoning and Practice3
PT-762LClinical Reasoning and Practice Lab1
PT-763Professional Issues2
PT-741Clinical Practicum II8
14
 

                        

Spring Semester
PT-742Clinical Practicum III8
PT-743 Clinical Practicum IV 8
PT-770Clinical Seminar1
 

         

17
 
*Interdisciplinary Core Courses - see Department of Rehabilitation Sciences information.
 
Last updated:10/16/2007 3:18 PM