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 | Cultural Engagement and Health Outcomes | 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
HSC 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.