Curriculum

DPT Curriculum

The DPT curriculum is based on a systems-based lifespan approach. Several learning theories will be used throughout the curriculum, including constructivism, adult learning theory, experiential learning theory, and cognitive load theory. For a more in-depth review of the curriculum please see the program details page.

COURSE	TITLE	SEMESTER HOURS
Year I-Fall
PTH 501	PT as a Profession	2
PTH 521	Movement and Structure I	4
PTH 541	Examination and Evaluation I	4
PTH 561	Interventions I	4
PTH 570	Integrated Clinical Education I	2
TOTAL		16
Year I-Spring
PTH 522	Movement and Structure II	4
PTH 542	Examination and Evaluation II	4
PTH 562	Interventions II	4
PTH 540	Evidence Based Practice I	2
PTH 575	Integrated Clinical Education II	2
PTH 581	Professional Issues in PT Practice I	2
TOTAL		18
Year I-Summer
PTH 523	Movement and Structure III	4
PTH 543	Examination and Evaluation III	4
PTH 553	Interventions III	4
PTH 550	Evidence Based Practice II	2
TOTAL		14
Year II-Fall
PTH 621	Movement and Structure IV	4
PTH 641	Examination and Evaluation IV	4
PTH 661	Interventions IV	4
PTH 670	Integrated Clinical Education III	2
PTH 682	Professional Project I	2
TOTAL		16
Year II-Spring
PTH 615	Movement and Structure V	4
PTH 635	Examination and Evaluation V	4
PTH 645	Interventions V	4
PTH 656	Professional Project II	2
PTH 675	Integrated Clinical Education IV	2
TOTAL		16
Year II-Summer
PTH 620	Movement and Structure VI	3
PTH 665	Examination and Evaluation VI	4
PTH 561	Interventions VI	4
PTH 680	Professional Issues in PT Practice II	2
TOTAL		13
Year III-Fall
PTH 700	Clinical Education Experience I	8
PTH 710	Clinical Education Experience II	8
TOTAL		16
Year III-Spring
PTHC 720	Clinical Education Experience III	8
PTH 785	Exam Prep	1
TOTAL		9
CURRICULUM TOTAL		117

DPT Curriculum

Year I-Fall

Year I-Spring

Year I-Summer

Year II-Fall

Year II-Spring

Year II-Summer

Year III-Fall

Year III-Spring

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