2024-2025 University Catalog

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2024-2025 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PTCA Cohort Sequence: 6 Terms

Students are assigned their schedule of courses each term by the program. Student schedules may vary based on student progression and other factors. Sample schedules are maintained in the Office of the Dean or Program Director.

Term 1

DPT 610 - Professional Competencies I Credits: 1
DPT 611 - Evidence-based Practice I Credits: 2
DPT 612 - Human Physiology and Pathophysiology Credits: 3
DPT 613 - Therapeutic Interventions I Credits: 2.5
DPT 614 - Movement Science Credits: 2.5
DPT 615 - Physical Therapy Fundamentals Credits: 3
DPT 616 - Human Anatomy I Credits: 3.5
DPT 617 - Human Anatomy II Credits: 3.5
Total Term 1: 21 Credits

Term 2

DPT 621 - Evidence-based Practice II Credits: 2
DPT 622 - Bracing, Prosthetics & Orthotics Credits: 1.5
DPT 623 - Therapeutic Interventions II Credits: 1.5
DPT 624 - Health Promotion & Fitness Management Credits: 2.5
DPT 625 - Musculoskeletal Practice I Credits: 4
DPT 626 - Musculoskeletal Practice II Credits: 3
DPT 627 - Clinical Neuroscience Credits: 3.5
Total Term 2: 18 Credits

Term 3

DPT 631 - Mindful Patient Management Credits: 2
DPT 632 - Neuromuscular Practice I Credits: 2.5
DPT 633 - Neuromuscular Practice II Credits: 2.5
DPT 634 - Management of the Aging Adult Credits: 2.5
DPT 635 - Musculoskeletal Practice III Credits: 4
DPT 636 - Musculoskeletal Practice IV Credits: 3
DPT 637 - Cardiopulmonary Practice Credits: 3.5
Total Term 3: 20 Credits

Term 4

DPT 641 - Pharmacology Credits: 2
DPT 642 - Advanced Diagnostics Credits: 2
DPT 643 - Management of the Pediatric Patient Credits: 2.5
DPT 644 - Management of Complex Patients Credits: 4.5
DPT 645 - Physical Therapy Practice I Credits: 8
Total Term 4: 19 Credits

Term 5

DPT 651 - Integrative Pain Sciences Credits: 2
DPT 652 - Primary Care Physical Therapy Credits: 2
DPT 653 - Advanced Therapeutic Interventions Credits: 2
DPT 654 - Business Management and Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
DPT 655 - Physical Therapy Practice II Credits: 8
Total Term 5: 17 Credits

Term 6

DPT 661 - Professional Competencies II Credits: 2
DPT 665 - Physical Therapy Practice III Credits: 15
DPT 700 - Capstone Course Credits: 2
Total Term 6: 19 Credits
TOTAL DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM (PTCA):114 Credits