Curriculum
Credit Hour Requirement:
- Core Course Credits: 135
- Elective Course Credits: 2
- Total Degree Requirement: 137 Credit hours
Annual Credit Hour Breakdown:
- Year 1: 41 credits
- Year 2: 45 credits*
- Year 3: 49 credits*
* Elective credits (2) typically taken in second or third year of program
| Term One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
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PGY 412G – Physiology (4) |
ANA 811 – Human Gross Anatomy (5) |
PT 603 – Pharmacology I (1) |
|
PT 770 – Public Health & Wellness (2) |
PT 645 – Evidence Informed Practice I (3) |
PT 604 – Pharmacology II (1) |
|
PT 801 – Anatomical Foundations (1) |
PT 805 – Functional Anatomy (4) |
PT 815 – Basic Clinical Skills (3) |
|
PT 804 – Behavioral Health (2) |
PT 814 - Foundational Skills (2) |
PT 856 - Therapeutic Exercise (2) |
|
PT 834 – Intro to PT & Bioethics (3) |
PT 867 – Evidence Informed Practice II (1) |
|
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PT 854 – Pathology & Clinical Application (4) |
PT 877 – Cardiopulmonary PT (3) |
|
| 16 Credit Hours | 14 Credit Hours | 11 Credit Hours |
| Term Two | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
|
ANA 802 – Neuroanatomy (2) |
PT 628 – Gerontology (2) |
PT 668 – Evidence Informed Practice III (1) |
|
PT 652 – Pathomechanics (3) |
PT 650 – Peripheral Joint Dysfunction (3) |
PT 686 – Elective (optional)* |
|
PT 676 – Electrophysiology (3) |
PT 654 – Motor Control (4) |
PT 821 – Vascular & Integ. Disorders (2) |
|
PT 825 – Prosthetics (2) |
PT 836 – Integrated Clinical Education II (3) |
PT 837 – Full-Time Clinical I (9) |
|
PT 826 – Orthotics (2) |
PT 847 – Neuro Management I (3) |
PT 830 – Screening & Diagnostic Imaging (2) |
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PT 831 – Neurophysiology (2) |
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PT 835 – Integrated Clinical Education I (1) |
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PT 887 – Intro to Administration (1) |
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| 16 Credit Hours | 15 Credit Hours | 14 Credit Hours* |
| Term Three | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term | Spring Term | Summer Term |
|
PT 651 – Vertebral Joint Dysfunction (3) |
PT 686 – Elective (optional)* |
PT 669 – Evidence Informed Practice IV (1) |
|
PT 655 – Neuromotor Development (3) |
PT 850 – Advanced Manual Interventions (3) |
PT 840 – Full-Time Clinical IV (12) |
|
PT 827 – Neuro Management II (2) |
PT 860 – Complex Patient (3) |
PT 890 – Professional Seminar (1) |
|
PT 838 - Full-time Clinical II (9) |
PT 839 – Full-Time Clinical III (9) |
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PT 888 – Advanced Management / Admin (3) |
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| 17 Credit Hours | 18 Credit Hours* | 14 Credit Hours |
*Elective Course Requirement – all student must take 2 total credit hours of elective coursework. Courses are typically taken in Summer Term 2 or Spring Term 3. Options include but are not limited to:
- Advanced Pediatrics
- Aquatics
- Exercise Physiology
- Mentorship
- Oncology
- Performance Rehab
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Telehealth
