Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences—Physical Therapy Pathway (BS/DPT)

Variations on this sample curriculum are possible. Please see the University Catalog for a detailed description of the program curriculum. Current students should refer to their program evaluation when registering for courses.

COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS

Year I Fall

BIO 110/L Anatomy & Physiology I (w/Lab) 4
LIB 111 Academic Writing and Research 3
LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3
LIB 133 Introduction to Social Sciences: Identity, Power and Society 3
ITM 101 Introduction to the Major 1
Total Semester Hours 14

Year I Spring

BIO 210/L Anatomy & Physiology II (w/Lab) 4
HSC 110 Health Sciences Seminar I 1
HSC 220 Personal Health and Wellness 3
LIB 112 Writing in the Humanities 3

MAT 150

 

MAT 151

Precalculus

OR

Calculus I

3
  Social Science (SSC) Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 17

Year II Fall

BIO 151 Biology I (No lab required) 3
CHE 110/L Basic Chemistry 1 (w/Lab) 4

MAT 151

 

 

Calculus I

OR

Behavioral Science (BEH) Elective

3
LIB 220 Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals 3
MAT 261 Statistics 3
Total Semester Hours 16

Year II Spring

BIO 152 Biology II (No lab required) 3
CHE 210/L Basic Chemistry II (w/Lab) 4
HSC 210 Health Sciences Seminar II  1
HSC 360 Health Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion 3
HSC 410 Health Research Methods 3
Total Semester Hours 14

Year III Fall

HSC 301

 

HSC 305

Health Promotion

OR

Navigating Health Systems

3
HSC 308 Healthcare Leadership & Teamwork 3
LIB 512 Healthcare Ethics 3
PHY 270/L Foundations of Physics I (w/Lab) 4
PTH 310 Functional Anatomy 3
Total Semester Hours 16

Year III Spring

BIO 345/L Exercise Physiology (w/Lab) 4
SSC 495 Health Sciences Seminar III 1
PHY 274/L Foundations of Physics II (w/Lab) 4

HSC 340

 

PBH 401

Health & Safety

OR

Public Health and Policy

3

Behavioral Science (BEH) Elective (if not yet taken) 3
  Humanities (HUM) Elective 3
Total Semester Hours 15 (18 if PreCalculus was taken)

View the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum.