Curriculum
Year 1, Fall Trimester
Course Title Credit Hours
IPE 5000A Patient Centered Cases IA 0.00
PT 5310 Human Anatomy I 4.00
PT 5320 Clinical Biomechanics and Kinesiology I 4.00
PT 5330 Patient Care and Clinical Skills 3.00
PT 5335 Research Methodology and Critical Appraisal 3.00
PT 5340 Human Physiology and Pathophysiology 4.00
PT 5610 Professional Aspects in Physical Therapy I 1.00
Trimester Total: 19.00
Year 1, Spring Trimester
Course Title Credit Hours
IPE 5000B Patient Centered Cases IB 1.00
IPE 5100A Patient Centered Cases IIA 0.00
PT 5315 Human Anatomy II 4.00
PT 5325 Clinical Biomechanics and Kinesiology II 4.00
PT 5350 Foundations of Physical Therapy Examination 1.00
PT 5355 Cultural, Psychosocial, and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare 3.00
PT 5360 Physiologic Basis of Exercise, Wellness, and Nutrition 2.00
PT 5365 Teaching and Learning Principles 2.00
PT 5370 Introduction to Pharmacology in Physical Therapy 1.00
PT 8710 Practical Applications Lab – Foundational Skills 1.00
Trimester Total: 19.00
Year 1, Summer Trimester
Course Title Credit Hours
IPE 5100B Patient Centered Cases IIB 1.00
PT 7110 Concepts of Motor Control and Motor Learning 2.00
PT 5415 Neuroscience and Neuroimaging 4.00
PT 5420 Musculoskeletal Imaging 2.00
PT 5425 Clinical Application of Therapeutic Exercise 2.00
PT 5430 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in Physical Therapy 3.00
PT 5510 Musculoskeletal System I: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in Physical Therapy 4.00
PT 8721 Practical Applications Lab – Clinical Skills I 1.00
Trimester Total: 19.00
Year 1 Total: 58.00
Year 2, Fall Trimester
Course Title Credit Hours
IPE 6000A Team Training in Health Care IA 0.00
PT 5515 Musculoskeletal System II: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in Physical Therapy 4.00
PT 5410 Medical Screening in Physical Therapy 3.00
PT 7115 Human Development Across the Lifespan 2.00
PT 7521 Neurological System I: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in Physical Therapy 3.00
PT 7525 Professional Development, Clinical Education, and Communication 1.00
PT 7535 Therapeutic and Mechanical Modalities 3.00
PT 8722 Practical Applications Lab – Clinical Skills II 2.00
PT 8810 Clinically Oriented Readiness I 1.00
Trimester Total: 19.00
Year 2, Spring Trimester
Course Title Credit Hours
IPE 6000B Team Training in Health Care IB 1.00
IPE 6100A Team Training in Health Care IIA 0.00
PT 7530 Health Care Considerations for Rural and Underserved Populations 2.00
PT 7540 Evidence Based Practice in Physical Therapy 3.00
PT 8841 Research Project I 1.00
PT 8891 Clinical Education Experience I (10 Weeks) 5.00
Trimester Total: 12.00
Year 2, Summer Trimester
Course Title Credit Hours
IPE 6100B Team Training in Health Care IIB 1.00
PT 7522 Neurological System II: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in Physical Therapy 3.00
PT 7522 Prosthetic and Orthotic Applications in Physical Therapy 2.00
PT 7550 Pediatric Populations: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in Physical Therapy 3.00
PT 7560 Aging Adults: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in Physical Therapy 3.00
PT 7565 Management of Complex Conditions in Inpatient Settings 2.00
PT 8723 Practical Applications Lab – Clinical Skills III 2.00
PT 8815 Clinically Oriented Readiness II 1.00
PT 8842 Research Project II 1.00
PT 8951 Professional Development and Reflective Practice I 1.00
Trimester Total: 19.00
Year 2 Total: 49.00
Year 3, Fall Trimester
Course Title Credit Hours
PT 8843 Research Project III 2.00
PT 8992 Clinical Education Experience II (12 weeks) 6.00
Trimester Total: 8.00
Year 3, Spring Trimester
Course Title Credit Hours
PT 5615 Professional Aspects in Physical Therapy II 2.00
PT 8730 Practical Applications Lab – Administration and Leadership 2.00
PT 8740 Principles of Administration, Business Management, and Leadership 3.00
PT 8745 Differential Diagnosis and Management of Complex Conditions in Outpatient Settings 3.00
PT 8750 Community Service and Outreach 2.00
PT 8755 Integumentary System and Wound Care: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in Physical Therapy 2.00
PT 8760 Selected Topics 2.00
PT 8844 Research Project IV 1.00
PT 8952 Professional Development and Reflective Practice II 1.00
Trimester Total: 18.00
Year 3, Summer Trimester
Course Title Credit Hours
PT 8953 Professional Development and Reflective Practice III 1.00
PT 8993 Clinical Education Experience III 6.00
Trimester Total: 7.00
Year 3 Total: 33.00