Degree Plan
The DPT program delivers a contemporary and evidence-based curriculum using faculty and contributors that are dedicated educators, clinicians, researchers, and leaders in the profession. They facilitate student learning and professional growth with student-centered active learning experiences, modeled clinical and scholarly excellence and steadfast professionalism. Using a blended learning model, our curriculum combines the best aspects of online learning activities and interactions, hands-on laboratory sessions, and collaborative clinical education experiences into an innovative and dynamic learning experience. The curriculum is anchored by contemporary and evidence-based curricular content powered by the Evidence in Motion (EIM) Learning Academy.
Year One
Term |
Course# |
Title |
Credits |
SP 1 |
DPT 6400 |
Physical Therapy Fundamentals |
4 |
SP 1 |
DPT 6390 |
Movement Sciences |
3 |
SP 1 |
DPT 6300 |
Human Physiology |
3 |
SP 1 |
DPT 6410 |
Human Anatomy I |
4 |
SP 1 |
DPT 6100 |
Professional Competencies I |
1 |
SP 1 |
DPT 6200 |
Evidence Based Practice I |
2 |
SP 1 |
DPT 6310 |
Health Promotion and Fitness Management |
3 |
SP 1 |
DPT 6430 |
Human Anatomy II |
4 |
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24 hours |
Term |
Course# |
Title |
Credits |
SU 1 |
DPT 6500 |
Musculoskeletal Practice I |
5 |
SU 1 |
DPT 6331 |
Therapeutic Interventions I |
3 |
SU 1 |
DPT 6450 |
Clinical Neuroscience |
4 |
SU 1 |
DPT 6220 |
Bracing, Orthotics & Prosthetics |
2 |
SU 1 |
DPT 6440 |
Musculoskeletal Practice II |
4 |
SU 1 |
DPT 6230 |
Evidence Based Practice II |
2 |
SU 1 |
DPT 6210 |
Therapeutic Interventions II |
2 |
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22 hours |
Term |
Course# |
Title |
Credits |
FA 1 |
DPT 6510 |
Musculoskeletal Practice III |
5 |
FA 1 |
DPT 6320 |
Neuromuscular Practice I |
3 |
FA 1 |
DPT 6380 |
Management of the Aging Adult |
3 |
FA 1 |
DPT 6470 |
Cardiopulmonary Practice |
4 |
FA 1 |
DPT 6460 |
Musculoskeletal Practice IV |
4 |
FA 1 |
DPT 6340 |
Neuromuscular Practice II |
3 |
FA 1 |
DPT 6240 |
Mindful Patient Management |
2 |
|
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24 hours |
Year Two
Term |
Course# |
Title |
Credits |
SP 2 |
DPT 6810 |
Physical Therapy Practice I |
8 |
SP 2 |
DPT 6530 |
Management of Complex Patients |
5 |
SP 2 |
DPT 6350 |
Management of the Pediatric Patient |
3 |
SP 2 |
DPT 6280 |
Advanced Diagnostics |
2 |
SP 2 |
DPT 6260 |
Pharmacology |
2 |
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20 hours |
Term |
Course# |
Title |
Credits |
SU 2 |
DPT 6360 |
Advanced Therapeutic Interventions |
3 |
SU 2 |
DPT 6250 |
Integrative Pain Sciences |
2 |
SU 2 |
DPT 6820 |
Physical Therapy Practice II |
8 |
SU 2 |
DPT 6290 |
Primary Care Physical Therapy |
2 |
SU 2 |
DPT 6370 |
Business Management & Entrepreneurship |
3 |
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18 hours |
Term |
Course# |
Title |
Credits |
FA 2 |
DPT 6270 |
Professional Competencies II |
2 |
FA 2 |
DPT 6V10 |
Physical Therapy Practice III |
15 |
FA 2 |
DPT 6295 |
Capstone Course |
2 |
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19 hours |