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Degree Pathway, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Degree Pathway

The DPT program is 95 credits.
First Summer Required Courses
Course #Course NameCredits
Total7
DPTH.6010Clinical Anatomy3
DPTH.6030Clinical Anatomy Lab1
DPTH.6090Pathology3
Fall Required Courses
Course #Course NameCredits
Total14
DPTH.6080Musculoskeletal PT I Lecture3
DPTH.6100Musculoskeletal PT I Lab1
DPTH.6050PT Interventions I Lecture3 
DPTH.6070PT Interventions I Lab1
DPTH.6390Med/Surg. Orthopedics3
DPTH.6110Professional Issues & Clinical Practice3
Spring Required Courses
Course #Course NameCredits
Total16
DPTH.6020Neuroscience: Anatomy3
DPTH.6040Neuroscience: Physiology/ Neuro3
DPTH.6060Neuroscience Lab1
DPTH.6210Musculoskeletal PT II Lecture3
DPTH.6230Musculoskeletal PT II Lab1
DPTH.6150Clinical Ed. Seminar I1
DPTH.6120Cardiopulmonary PT Lecture3
DPTH.6140Cardiopulmonary PT Lab1
Second Summer Required Course
Course #Course NameCredits
Total3
DPTH.6500Clinical Ed. Experience I3 (10 weeks)
Fall Required Courses
Course #Course NameCredits
Total15
DPTH.6170Neurological PT I Lecture3
DPTH.6190Neurological PT I Lab1
DPTH.6250PT Interventions II Lecture3 
DPTH.6270PT Interventions lab1
DPTH.6160Research Methods3
DPTH.6310Pediatric PT Lecture3
DPTH.6330Pediatric PT Lab1
Spring Required Courses
Course #Course NameCredits
Total16
DPTH.6200Neurological PT II Lecture3
DPTH.6220Neurological PT II Lab1
DPTH.6450PT Interventions III Lecture3 
DPTH.6470PT Interventions III Lab1
DPTH.6350Clinical Ed. Seminar II1
DPTH.6430Evidence Directed Care3
DPTH.6280Musculoskeletal PT III Lecture3
DPTH.6300Musculoskeletal PT III Lab1
Third Summer Required Course
Course #Course NameCredits
Total3
DPTH.6520Clinical Ed. Experience II3 (12 weeks)
Fall Required Courses
Course #Course NameCredits
Total12
DPTH.6370Integrated Clinical Practice3
DPTH.6260Geriatric PT3
DPTH.6480Service Learning in PT3 
DPTH.6420Health Policy and Admin.3

Spring Required Courses
Course #Course NameCredits
Total9
DPTH.6460Complex Cases3
DPTH.6400Professional Prep in PT3
DPTH.6530Clinical Ed. Experience III3 (12 weeks)

Total Credits = 95

Last updated: 1/26/2019