DPT Program Curriculum

You can only learn so much inside a classroom, which is why our Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program focuses on hands-on clinical and service experiences. Working side-by-side with faculty and other professionals, you will encounter real-life situations that will prepare you to succeed in the field.

Course Layout by Semester

YEAR ONE: SUMMER 8 Credit Hours
DPT 500: Orientation 0
HSC 520: Behavioral Sciences for the Health Care Professional 2
HSC 501: Human Anatomy for the Health Care Professional 6
YEAR ONE: FALL 17 Credit Hours
HSC 502: Human Physiology for the Health Care Professional 3
HSC 503: Human Neuroscience for the Rehabilitation Professional 3
RHB 505: Normal Lifespan Development for the Health Care Professional 3
RHB 506: Human Pathophysiology for the Rehabilitation Professional  3
RHB 507: Pharmacology for the Rehabilitation Professional 3
RHB 508: Human Medical Imaging for the Rehabilitation Professional 2
YEAR ONE: SPRING 17 Credit Hours
HSC 509: Human Kinesiology and Biomechanics for the Health Care Professional 3
HSC 521: Evidence-based Practice for the Health Care Professional 2
HSC 540: Foundational Rehabilitation Test and Measures 3
HSC 541: Foundational Rehabilitation Interventions 4
HSC 560: Rehabilitation Scholarly Project 1
HSC 580: Prevention, Health Promotion, Fitness and Wellness 2
HSC 581: Laws and Reimbursement for the Rehabilitation Professional 1
DPT 520: Clinical and Community-Based Correlations for the DPT Professional I 1
YEAR TWO: SUMMER 13 Credit Hours
HSC 640: Emergency Medical Responder 2
HSC 620: Foundational Spanish for the Health Care Professional 1
DPT 600: Musculoskeletal Therapy for the DPT Professional 8
DPT 620 :Clinical and Community-Based Correlations for the DPT Professional II 2
YEAR TWO: FALL 17 Credit Hours
DPT 601: Neurorehabilitation for the DPT Professional 7
DPT 602: Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for the DPT Professional 4
DPT 603: Integumentary Therapy for the DPT Professional 2
RHB 660: Rehabilitation Scholarly Project 3
DPT 622: Clinical and Community-Based Correlations for the DPT Professional III 1
YEAR TWO: SPRING 16 Credit Hours
HSC 680: Rehabilitation Practice Management 2
DPT 640: Pediatric Rehabilitation for the DPT Professional 2
DPT 641: Geriatric Rehabilitation for the DPT Professional 3
DPT 642: Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Adaptive Equipment for the DPT Professional 3
DPT 643: Differential Diagnosis for the DPT Professional 3
DPT 623: Clinical and Community-Based Correlations for the DPT Professional IV 2
HSC 621: Teaching and Learning for the Health Care Professional 1
YEAR THREE: SUMMER 12 Credit Hours
DPT 740: Sports Physical Therapy 1
DPT 741: Pelvic Health Physical Therapy 1
DPT 742: Advanced Pediatric Physical Therapy 1
DPT 743: Entry Level Dry Needling in Physical Therapy Practice 1
RHB 744: Manual Therapy Rehabilitation  1
DPT 745: Vestibular Rehabilitation 1
HSC 741: Health Science Service-Learning Experience 2
HSC 742: Health Science Independent Study 1
DPT 720: Clinical and Community-Based Correlations for the DPT Professional V 2
DPT 721: Clinical Education in Physical Therapy I 8

HSC 743: Advanced Pain Management

1
YEAR THREE: FALL 16 Credit Hours
DPT 722: Clinical Education in Physical Therapy II 8
DPT 723: Clinical Education in Physical Therapy III 8
YEAR THREE: SPRING 16 Credit Hours
DPT 724: Clinical Education in Physical Therapy IV 8
DPT 725: Clinical Education in Physical Therapy V 8
DPT 700: DPT Culmination 0
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 133

 

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Clinical Overview

Clinical experiences will give you the chance to apply the techniques and theories you learned in the classroom.

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