Doctor of Physical Therapy
Plan of Study — Starting Summer 2011
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Summer 1
Special Session Starting in May for a Total of 10 Weeks
- PT 5410 — Human Anatomy: Trunk & Upper Extremity (4 Cr.)
- PT 5440 — Evidence Based Practice in Physical Therapy (3 Cr.)
- PT 5412 — Human Anatomy: Pelvis & Lower Extremity (4 Cr.)
- PT 5414 — Clinical Human Physiology (3 Cr.)
Total: 14 Credits
Fall 1
Full Semester
- PT 5416 — Neuroanatomy & Clinical Neurology (4 Cr.)
- PT 5418 — Clinical Pharmacology (3 Cr.)
- PT 5420 — Foundation in Clinical Pathology (3 Cr.)
- PT 5430 — Functional Neuro-Biomechanical Relationships (3 Cr.)
- PT 5450 — Fundamentals Physical Therapy Examination (5 Cr.)
Total: 18 Credits
Spring 1
Full Semester
- PT 5451 — Acute Care Management (5 Cr.)
- PT 5469 — Integrated Acute Care Practicum (1 Cr.)
- PT 5422 — Cardiopulmonary Pathology (2 Cr.)
- PT 5434 — Foundation for Systems Review (2 Cr.)
- PT 5432 — Motor Control & Clinical Applications (4 Cr.)
- PT 5424 — Musculoskeletal Pathology (4 Cr.)
Total: 18 Credits
Summer 2
Special 5-Week Session
- PT 5460 — Introduction to Clinical Education (1 Cr.)
- PT 5435 — Health Care Issues for Physical Therapists (2 Cr.)
- PT 5437 — Education & Communication for Physical Therapists (3 Cr.)
Total: 6 Credits
Fall 2
First 8 Weeks of Semester
- PT 5461 — Acute Care Practicum (8 Cr.)
Final 8 Weeks of Semester
- PT 5431 — Prevention, Health Promotion, Fitness & Wellness (2 Cr.)
- PT 5452 — Therapeutic Exercise & Physical Agents (3 Cr.)
- PT 5462 — Internal Integrated M/S Clinical Practicum I (1 Cr.)
- PT 5438 — Professionalism for the Physical Therapist (2 Cr.)
Total: 16 Credits
Spring 2
Full Semester
- PT 5436 — Disability Studies (3 Cr.)
- PT 5453 — Musculoskeletal Rehab: Spine (3 Cr.)
- PT 5454 — Musculoskeletal Rehab: Extremities (3 Cr.)
- PT 5463 — Internal Integrated M/S Clinical Practicum II (2 Cr.)
- PT 5426 — Neuromuscular Pathology (3 Cr.)
- PT 5433 — Management for the Physical Therapist (3 Cr.)
- PT 5465 — Public Engagement in Prevention, Health Promotion, Fitness & Wellness (1 Cr.) †
Total: 17 or 18 Credits
Summer 3
Full Semester
- PT 5464 — Musculoskeletal Practicum (8 Cr.)
- PT 5465 — Public Engagement in Prevention, Health Promotion, Fitness & Wellness (1 Cr.) †
Total: 8 or 9 Credits
Fall 3
Full Semester
- PT 5455 — Essentials of Rehabilitation Practice (3 Cr.)
- PT 5456 — Neuromuscular Examination (3 Cr.)
- PT 5457 — Neuromuscular Intervention (3 Cr.)
- PT 5466 — Internal Integrated N/M Clinical Practicum (2 Cr.)
- PT 5446 — Evidence-Based Practice Seminar II (2 Cr.)
- PT 5465 — Public Engagement in Prevention, Health Promotion, Fitness & Wellness (1 Cr.) †
- ELECTIVE (3 Cr.) ‡
Total: 16 or 17 Credits
Spring 3
Intersession and First 8 Weeks of Semester
- PT 5467 — Neuromuscular Practicum (8 Cr.)
Final 8 Weeks of Semester
- PT 5468 — Individualized Practicum (8 Cr.)
By Arrangement
- PT 5448 — Evidence-Based Practicum Seminar III (2 Cr.)
Total: 18 Credits
† PT 5465 can be taken during Spring 2, Summer 3 (at an additional cost to the student), or Fall 3. Enrollment will be balanced between spring and fall semesters at the program director’s discretion to support continuity to service initiatives.
‡ Doctor of Physical Therapy students must complete one Elective course during or before Fall 3. The course selection must be approved by the program director.