Curriculum

Year 1

Semester 1
Course Credits
PT 5310 Human Anatomy I 4
PT 5320 Clinical Biomechanics and Kinesiology I 4
PT 5330 Patient Care and Clinical Skills 3
PT 5335 Research Methodology and Critical Appraisal 3
PT 5340 Human Physiology and Pathophysiology 4
PT 5610 Professional Aspects in Physical Therapy I 1
Total: 19

Year 1

Semester 2
Course Credits
IPE 5000 Patient Centered Cases – An Interprofessional Approach I 1
PT 5315 Human Anatomy II 4
PT 5325 Clinical Biomechanics and Kinesiology II 4
PT 5350Foundations of Physical Therapy Examination 1
PT 5355 Cultural, Psychosocial, and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare 3
PT 5360 Physiologic Basis of Exercise, Wellness, and Nutrition 2
PT 5365 Teaching and Learning Principles 2
PT 5370 Introduction to Pharmacology in Physical Therapy 1
PT 8710 Practical Applications Lab – Foundational Skills 1
Total: 19

Year 1

Semester 3
Course Credits
IPE 5100 Patient Centered Cases – An Interprofessional Approach II 1
PT 5410 Medical Screening in Physical Therapy 3
PT 5415 Neuroscience and Neuroimaging 4
PT 5510 Musculoskeletal System I: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in

Physical Therapy

 3
PT 5420 Musculoskeletal Imaging 2
PT 5425 Clinical Application of Therapeutic Exercise 2
PT 5430 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary System: Examination, Evaluation, and

Management in Physical Therapy

 3
PT 8721 Practical Applications Lab – Clinical Skills I 2
Total: 20

Year 2

Semester 4
Course Credits
PT 7110 Concepts of Motor Control and Motor Learning 2
PT 7115 Human Development Across the Lifespan 2
PT 5515 Musculoskeletal System II: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in

Physical Therapy

 4
PT 7521 Neurological System I: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in

Physical Therapy

 3
PT 7525 Professional Development, Clinical Education, and Communication 1
PT 7530 Health Care Considerations for Rural and Underserved Populations 2
PT 7535 Therapeutic and Mechanical Modalities 3
PT 8810 Clinically Oriented Readiness I 1
PT 8722 Practical Applications Lab – Clinical Skills II 2
Total: 20

Year 2

Semester 5
Course Credits
IPE 6000 Team Training in Health Care I 1
PT 8841 Research Project I 1
PT 7540 Evidence Based Practice in Physical Therapy 3
PT 8991 Clinical Education Experience I (10 Weeks) 5
Total: 10

Year 2

Semester 6
Course Credits
IPE 6100 Team Training in Health Care II 1
PT 8842 Research Project II 1
PT 8951 Professional Development and Reflective Practice I 1
PT 7522 Neurological System II: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in

Physical Therapy

 3
PT 7545 Prosthetic and Orthotic Applications in Physical Therapy 2
PT 7550 Pediatric Populations: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in

Physical Therapy

 3
PT 7560 Aging Adults: Examination, Evaluation, and Management in Physical

Therapy

 3
PT 7565 Management of Complex Conditions in Inpatient Settings 2
PT 8815 Clinically Oriented Readiness II 1
PT 8723 Practical Applications Lab – Clinical Skills III 2
Total: 19

Year 3

Semester 7
Course Credits
PT 8992 Clinical Education Experience II (12 weeks) 6
PT 8843 Research Project III 2
Total: 8

Year 3

Semester 8
Course Credits
PT 8952 Professional Development and Reflective Practice II 1
PT 8740 Principles of Administration, Business Management, and Leadership 3
PT 8745 Differential Diagnosis and Management of Complex Conditions in Outpatient Settings 3
PT 8750 Community Service and Outreach 2
PT 8755 Integumentary System and Wound Care: Examination, Evaluation, and

Management in Physical Therapy

 2
PT 8844 Research Project IV 1
PT 8760 Selected Topics 2
PT 5615 Professional Aspects in Physical Therapy II 2
PT 8730 Practical Applications Lab – Administration and Leadership 2
Total: 18

Year 3

Semester 9
Course Credits
PT 8993 Clinical Education Experience III 6
PT 8953 Professional Development and Reflective Practice III 1
Total: 7