Curriculum for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Year One, Fall Semester
- PT 601 - Surface Anatomy (1)
- PT 610 - Human Gross Anatomy (6)
- PT 612 - Clinical Medicine I (5)
- PT 615 - Health Promotion & Wellness I (2)
- PT 617 - Clinical Seminar I (2)
- PT 618 - Patient Care Skills (1)
- PT 619 - Clinical Skills I (6)
Semester Total: 23 credits
Year One, Winter Semester
- PT 611 - Movement Science (2)
- PT 620 - Applied Neuroscience (3)
- PT 621 - Functional Anatomy (4)
- PT 622 - Clinical Medicine II (4)
- PT 625 - Inquiry and Research Methods (3)
- PT 627 - Clinical Seminar II (2)
- PT 629 - Clinical Skills II (4)
Semester Total: 22 credits
Year One, Summer Semester
- PT 634 - Research I* (1)
- PT 635 - Service Learning Project (1)
- PT 636 - Clinical Skills III (3)
- PT 637 - Clinical Skills Assessment (1)
- PT 639 - Lifespan Development I (2)
Semester Total: 7-8 credits
Year Two, Fall Semester
- PT 641 - Examination of & Intervention for Musculoskeletal Conditions I (3)
- PT 642 - Examination of & Intervention for Integumentary & Medical Conditions (3)
- PT 643 - Examination of & Intervention for Neuromuscular Conditions (4)
- PT 644 - Research II* (1)
- PT 647 - Clinical Experience I (4)
- PT 658 - Independent Professional Project** (1)
Semester Total: 15 credits
Year Two, Winter Semester
- PT 651 - Examination of & Intervention for Musculoskeletal Conditions II (4)
- PT 652 - Examination of & Intervention for Cardiopulmonary Conditions (4)
- PT 653 - Examination of & Intervention for Neuromuscular Conditions II (4)
- PT 654 - Research III* (1)
- PT 656 - Administration Roles (3)
- PT 658 - Independent Professional Project** (1)
- PT 659 - Lifespan Development II - PT 659 (1.5)
- PT 688 Specialty Seminar - Elective+ (1-3)
Semester Total: 17.5-20.5 credits
Year Two, Summer Semester
- PT 658 - Independent Professional Project** (1)
- PT 664 - Research IV* (0.5)
- PT 667 - Clinical Seminar III (1)
- PT 677 - Clinical Experience II (4)
- PT 685 - Health Promotion & Wellness II (2)
- PT 688 Specialty Seminar - Elective+ (1-3)
Semester Total: 7.5-11 credits
Year Three, Fall Semester
- PT 658 - Independent Professional Project** (1)
- PT 662 - Examination of & Intervention for Complex Medical Conditions (2)
- PT 681 - Examination of & Intervention for Musculoskeletal Conditions III (1.5)
- PT 683 - Examination of & Intervention for Neuromuscular Conditions III (2)
- PT 684 - Research V* (1)
- PT 687 - Clinical Experience III (4)
- PT 688 - Specialty Seminar - Elective+ (1-3)
- PT 689 - Professional Issues (1)
Semester Total: 11.5-14.5 credits
Year Three, Winter Semester
- PT 658 - Independent Professional Project**
- PT 694 - Research VI* (0.5)
- PT 697 - Clinical Experience IV (8)
Semester Total: 8.5 - 9 credits
Three-Year Total Credit Hours: 115
- * = if select Research Track
- ** = if select Independent Professional Project
- + = Students are required to take 2 elective courses (1-3 credits each)
Academic Standing & Grading Policy
The grading policy for each course is noted specifically in the course syllabus. Students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average to be in good academic standing. In addition, a grade of "C" or higher is required for each course within the DPT program. Any grade of "C-" or below will result in dismissal from the DPT program.
If the cumulative grade point average is below 3.0 at the conclusion of any semester of the DPT program, the student will be placed on academic probation. Dismissal will occur if the cumulative 3.0 grade point average is not achieved by the completion of the subsequent semester, excluding summer terms. If the student has not achieved a cumulative 3.0 grade point average at the time of a full-time clinical experience, the student will be dismissed from the DPT program.