Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
128.0 quarter credits
Curriculum
The DPT curriculum occurs in a 10-week quarter format over ten quarters:
fall, winter, spring, and summer I; fall, winter, spring, and summer II; and fall and
winter III. The program comprises 10 academic and clinical quarters occurring
over 31 months. Classes begin in late September for first-year students. The
curriculum is subject to modification.
The DPT program consists of the following courses:
First
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| Fall | 15.5 Credits | |||
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| PTRS 532 | Human Gross Anatomy I | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 530 | Kinesiology I | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 534 | PT Examination and Intervention I | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 537 | Clinical Correlations I | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 633 | Professional Development | 1.0 | ||
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| PTRS 613 | Clinical Practice I | .5 | ||
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| Winter | 16.0 Credits | |||
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| PTRS 533 | Human Gross Anatomy II | 3.5 | ||
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| PTRS 531 | Kinesiology II | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 535 | PT Examination and Intervention II | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 539 | Topics in Pathophysiology I | 3.5 | ||
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| PTRS 624 | Functional Mobility | 2.5 | ||
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| PTRS 614 | Clinical Practice II | .5 | ||
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| Spring | 16.0 Credits | |||
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| NEUR 507 | Neuroscience I | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 620 | Orthopedic Physical Therapy: Upper Extremity | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 623 | Physical Agents | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 540 | Topics in Pathophysiology II | 2.0 | ||
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| PTRS 639 | Motor Learning | 2.5 | ||
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| PTRS 615 | Clinical Practice III | .5 | ||
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| Summer | 16.0 Credits | |||
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| NEUR 508 | Neuroscience II | 2.0 | ||
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| PTRS 621 | Orthopedic Physical Therapy: Lower Extremity | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 627 | Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy I | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 641 | Neurological Examination and Intervention I | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 646 | Orthosis Management | 1.5 | ||
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| PTRS 616 | Clinical Practice IV | .5 | ||
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Second year |
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| Fall | 12.5 Credits | |||
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| PTRS 652 | Life Span Development I | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 634 | Health Professional Roles | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 644 | Integumentary Physical Therapy | 1.5 | ||
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| PTRS 645 | Prosthesis Management | 1.5 | ||
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| PTRS 752 | Research and Measurement in Physical Therapy | 2.0 | ||
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| PTRS 774 | Clinical Education Seminar | .5 | ||
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| PTRS 775 | Clinical Education I | 1.0 | ||
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| Winter | 18.0 Credits | |||
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| PTRS 622 | Orthopedic Physical Therapy: Spine | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 628 | Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy II | 4.0 | ||
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| PTRS 637 | Professional Project I | 1.0 | ||
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| PTRS 642 | Neurological Examination and Intervention II | 5.0 | ||
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| PTRS 656 | Motor Control and Rehab | 2.0 | ||
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| PTRS 751 | Evidence-Based Practice | 2.0 | ||
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| Spring | 5.0 Credits | |||
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| PTRS 776 | Clinical Education II | 2.0 | ||
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| PTRS 610 | Issues in Pharmacotherapy * | 3.0 | ||
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| Summer | 19.5 Credits | |||
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| PTRS 538 | Clinical Correlations II | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 632 | Pediatric Physical Therapy | 5.5 | ||
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| PTRS 643 | Applied Biomechanics | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 653 | Life Span Development II | 2.0 | ||
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| PTRS 654 | Topics in Health Policy and Services | 2.0 | ||
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| PTRS 753 | Evaluation of Research in Physical Therapy | 4.0 | ||
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Third year |
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| Fall | 4.5 Credits | |||
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| PTRS 777 | Clinical Education III | 2.0 | ||
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| PTRS 655 | Health Administration* | 2.5 | ||
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| Winter | 5.0 Credits | |||
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| PTRS 778 | Clinical Internship | 3.0 | ||
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| PTRS 647 | Professional Project II | 2.0 | ||
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