Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Public Health—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 |
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| BIO 151/150L | Biology I: Cell & Molecular Biology (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 131/L | Chemical Principles (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| MAT 151 | Calculus I | 3 |
| LIB 111 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ITM 101 | Introduction to the Major | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
Year I Spring |
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| BIO 152/L | Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 132/L | Chemical Principles II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| MAT 152 | Calculus II | 3 |
| LIB 133 | Introduction to Social Sciences: Identity, Power and Society | 3 |
| LIB 112 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 | |
Year II Fall |
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| BIO 351/L | Advanced Anatomy & Physiology I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PBH 250 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| LIB 512 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| MAT 261 | Statistics | 3 |
| PBH 206 | Public Health Seminar | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 | |
Year II Spring |
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| BIO 352/L | Advanced Anatomy & Physiology II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| LIB 220 | Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
| PBH 340 | Environment and Public Health | 3 |
| BEH 250 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| Social Science Elective* | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
Year III Fall |
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| PBH 420 | Community Health | 3 |
| MAT 461 | Biostatistics | 3 |
| PBH 260 | Public Health Research Methods | 3 |
| BIO 345/L | Exercise Physiology (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| PHY 270/272L | Foundations of Physics I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 | |
Year III Spring |
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| PBH 330 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| PBH 360 | Data Collection and Management | 3 |
| PBH 435 | Public Policy and Public Health | 3 |
| PHY 274/L | Foundations of Physics II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| Humanities (HUM) Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
*See university catalog for list of approved electives
View the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum.