Program Description
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program is a 3-year (10 semester) full-time program. The curriculum is built on a strong basic science foundation with emphasis on evidence-based physical therapy practice, and integrated part-time experiential learning activities and 36 weeks of full-time clinical education.
- Graduates are prepared to examine and treat musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems and develop injury prevention & health maintenance programs for people at all stages of life.
- Graduates are prepared to apply scientific knowledge, humanistic values, critical analysis and a systematic approach to patient care when making clinical decisions.
Learning Goals/Outcomes
1. Graduates are prepared to apply the best evidence, utilize reflective decision-making, demonstrate skilled performance, and exhibit professional behaviors within the patient/client management model.
2. Graduates are prepared to participate in interprofessional, patient-centered care to meet patients' diverse needs and perspectives.
3. Graduates are prepared to pursue professional development opportunities throughout their professional career.
4. Graduates are prepared to engage in leadership and/or advocacy roles in a diverse patient and professional environments.
Curriculum: 3 years, 121 credits
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Fall | Credits | |
| PT 507 | Advanced Human Anatomy for PTs | 6 |
| PT 527 | Evidence Based Practice I | 3 |
| PT 534 | Intro to the PT Profession | 1 |
| PT 536 | Medical Terminology (online) | 1 |
| Credits | 11 | |
| Fall | ||
| PT 506 | Biomechanics and Kinesiology | 4 |
| PT 516 | Neuroscience | 3 |
| PT 533 | Intro to PT Examination (Introduction to Physical Therapy Examination) | 5 |
| PT 538 | Psychosocial Aspects of PT | 2 |
| PT 547 | Integrated Clin Exp I | 1.5 |
| Credits | 15.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| PT 518 | Movement System in PT | 2 |
| PT 519 | Pathophysiology I | 4 |
| PT 548 | Integrated Clin Exp II | 1.5 |
| PT 555 | Intro to Therapeutic Interven | 6 |
| PT 624 | Evidence Based Practice II | 2 |
| Credits | 15.5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Pre-Fall | ||
| PT 514 | Pathophysiology II | 3 |
| PT 607 | Musculoskeletal PT I | 4 |
| PT 611 | Cardiovasc & Pulm PT I | 2 |
| PT 613 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| PT 661 | Integumentary PT | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Fall | ||
| PT 608 | Musculoskeletal PT II | 4 |
| PT 612 | Cardiovasc & Pulm PT II | 3 |
| PT 621 | Neuromuscular PT I | 5 |
| PT 645 | Integrated Clin Exp III (1/2 class) | 1 |
| PT 670 | Prosthetics and Orthotics | 3 |
| PT 680 | FT Clin Ed Experience Prep | 1 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| Spring A | ||
| PT 685 | FT Clin Ed Experience I | 6 |
| Spring B | ||
| PT 609 | Musculoskeletal PT III | 4 |
| PT 622 | Neuromuscular PT II | 4 |
| PT 645 | Integrated Clin Exp III (1/2 the class) | 1 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Pre-Fall | ||
| PT 785 | FT Clin Ed Experience II | 9 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall | ||
| PT 632 | Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 |
| PT 674 | Pediatric PT | 3 |
| PT 700 | Med Screen & Diff Diagno in PT | 2 |
| PT 721 | Evidence Based Practice III | 2 |
| PT 736 | Business and Leadership in PT | 3 |
| PT 774 | Geriatric PT | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PT 786 | FT Clin Ed Experience III | 12 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 125 | |