Overview
91社区's Division of Physical Therapy is committed to developing the next generation of physical therapy clinicians, educators and leaders by providing students with the resources, education, guidance and opportunities to be successful. Our innovative curriculum, leading faculty scholars and researchers, and state-of-the-art facilities allow us to offer a top-notch education at a competitive price.
Our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is a full-time, three-year curriculum that requires 117 credit hours for completion.
The curriculum combines classroom instruction, laboratory instruction and practice, online interactions, readings and homework assignments, discussions, peer teaching, seminars and clinical experiences.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the licensing exam to become practicing physical therapists.
Get to know the DPT program with student Jaret Beyer
Eligibility
To be considered for admission into the DPT program, applicants must:
- Complete a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university before enrollment
- Have completed or be taking the prerequisite coursework listed in the section below
The Division of Physical Therapy does not require the submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores.
Curriculum
Prerequisite coursework
Students must have completed or currently be taking the prerequisite coursework listed below (refer to the for any questions regarding prerequisites). A minimum grade of C is required in each prerequisite course.
| Course | Minimum Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
Anatomy + Lab and Physiology + Lab OR |
4 credits each (8 credits) OR 8 credits |
| General Biology I and II + Lab | 4 credits each (8 credits) |
| General Chemistry I and II + Lab | 4 credits each (8 credits) |
| Physics I and II + Lab | 4 credits each (8 credits) |
| Psychology | 3 credits |
| Statistics | 3 credits |
|
Other courses/electives (2 courses total) Electives can include courses in psychology and/or social/behavioral sciences |
3 credits each x 2 (6 credits) |
| English Composition, Writing, Communication or Speech Communication | 3 credits |
Curriculum plan/worksheet
|
YEAR 1 |
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|
Summer session |
Credits |
|
|
PT 600 |
Professional Development I - Learning & Teaching |
2 |
|
PT 601 |
Clinical Human Anatomy |
6 |
|
Summer term credit total |
8 |
|
|
Fall semester |
Credits |
|
|
PT 610 |
Kinesiology & Applied Biomechanics |
3 |
|
PT 611 |
Cardiopulmonary I - Exercise Physiology |
3 |
|
PT 612 |
Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Therapy I |
3 |
|
PT 613 |
Professional Development II - Clinical Reasoning |
2 |
|
PT 614 |
Introduction to Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation - ICE I |
3 |
|
PT 615 |
Clinical Examination Skills & Documentation |
2 |
|
PT 616 |
Integumentary I - Patient Management & Mobility |
2 |
|
Fall semester credit total |
18 |
|
|
Spring semester |
Credits |
|
|
PT 620 |
Cardiopulmonary II - Clinical Management of Cardiopulmonary Conditions |
4 |
|
PT 621 |
Musculoskeletal (MSK) I: Examination Skills |
4 |
|
PT 622 |
Special Populations I - Physical Therapy Management of the High-Acuity Patient |
3 |
|
PT 623 |
Essentials of Therapeutic Exercise |
2 |
|
PT 624 |
Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy |
3 |
|
PT 625 |
Special Populations II - Physical Therapy Management of the Older Adult - ICE II |
2 |
|
Spring semester credit total |
18 |
|
|
YEAR 2 |
||
|
Summer session |
Credits |
|
|
PT 692 |
Clinical Education I (10 weeks) |
4 |
|
PT 630 |
Professional Development III - Ethics & Moral Agency |
2 |
|
Summer session credit total |
6 |
|
|
Fall semester |
Credits |
|
|
PT 641 |
Evidence-Based Practice in Physical Therapy II |
2 |
|
PT 642 |
Physical Agents and Electrotherapeutic Interventions |
2 |
|
PT 643 |
MSK II: Management of the Lower Quarter/Lumbopelvic Spine |
4 |
|
PT 644 |
Advanced Psychosocial Aspects of Rehabilitation |
3 |
|
PT 645 |
Foundations of Neurorehabilitation I - Central Nervous System |
3 |
|
PT 646 |
Integumentary II |
2 |
|
PT 647 |
Special Populations III - Rural and At-Risk Populations |
1 |
|
Fall semester credit total |
17 |
|
|
Spring semester |
Credits |
|
|
PT 650 |
Foundations of Neurorehabilitation II - Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System |
3 |
|
PT 651 |
Neurorehabilitation I (CNS) |
4 |
|
PT 652 |
MSK III: Management of the Upper Quarter/Cervical Spine |
4 |
|
PT 653 |
Integumentary III - Prosthetics & Orthotics |
2 |
|
PT 654 |
Special Populations IV - Health & Wellness Promotion |
2 |
|
PT 655 |
Healthcare Systems |
2 |
|
Spring semester credit total |
17 |
|
|
YEAR 3 |
||
|
Summer session |
Credits |
|
|
PT 694 |
Clinical Education II (10 weeks) |
4 |
|
PT 660 |
Introduction to Physical Therapy Clinical Management |
2 |
|
Summer session credit total |
6 |
|
|
Fall semester |
Credits |
|
|
PT 670 |
Physical Therapy Management of Complex Patients |
2 |
|
PT 671 |
MSK IV - Advanced Spine and Manual Physical Therapy |
3 |
|
PT 672 |
Neurorehabilitation II (SC, ANS, PNS) |
4 |
|
PT 673 |
Special Populations V - Physical Therapy Management of Pediatric Conditions |
3 |
|
PT 674 |
Clinical Administration, Marketing, Management |
3 |
|
PT 675 |
EBP III - Capstone |
2 |
|
Fall semester credit total |
17 |
|
|
Spring semester |
Credits |
|
|
PT 696 |
Clinical Education III (12 weeks) |
8 |
|
PT 680 |
Professional Development IV - Capstone |
2 |
|
Spring semester credit total |
10 |
|
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE COMPLETION |
117 |
|
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DPT program schedule
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program follows 91社区's published academic calendar for summer, fall and spring terms.