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
- Graduates apply the best evidence in reflective decision-making, skilled performance and professional behavior to basic principles within patient-client management to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Graduates participate in interprofessional, patient centered care to meet patient’s diverse needs and perspectives.
- Graduates pursue professional development opportunities throughout their professional career.
- Graduates engage in leadership and advocacy roles in a diverse patient and professional environment.
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 | Introduction to Physical Therapy Examination | 5 |
| PT 538 | Psychosocial Aspects of PT | 2 |
| PT 539 | Clinical Decision Making | 1 |
| PT 545 | Integrated Clin Exp I | 1 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| PT 513 | Pathophysiology I | 3 |
| PT 518 | Movement System in PT | 2 |
| PT 546 | Integrated Clin Exp II (ICE) | 1 |
| PT 555 | Intro to Therapeutic Interven | 6 |
| PT 624 | Evidence Based Practice II | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| 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 (ICE; 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 |
| 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 | 124 | |