The professional curriculum is an intensive three-year experience leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. The principle focus of this professional training is to develop scientific and clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of movement-related conditions. By integrating biomedical and physical sciences and clinical education with behavioral and social sciences, the DPT curriculum (PDF) provides students with the scientific expertise, critical thinking skills and interpersonal communication abilities necessary for effective clinical practice, comprehensive treatment design, patient advocacy, patient education and health promotion.
Applicants for admission must have completed the following:
- A bachelor's degree at an accredited institution
- Prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, physiology, psychology and statistics
- Science, math/science, and core prerequisites with a grade-point average of at least 3.0
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DPT Curriculum
Year One, Fall
Year One, Spring
Year One, Summer
Course List
Code |
Title |
Units |
PhysTher 691 | Clinical Experience I | 4 |
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Year Two, Fall
Year Two, Winter
Course List
Code |
Title |
Units |
PhysTher 692 | Clinical Experience II | 4 |
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Year Two, Spring
Course List
Code |
Title |
Units |
PhysTher 626 | Moderators of Health, Wellness and Rehabilitation | 3 |
PhysTher 635 | Professional Issues and Skill Development III | 3 |
PhysTher 636 | Diagnosis and Management of General Medical Conditions in PT | 3 |
PhysTher 638 | Diagnosis and Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions in PT III | 3 |
PhysTher 642 | Case Integration Lab II | 1 |
PhysTher 643 | Diagnosis and Management of Neuromuscular Conditions in PT II | 4 |
Year Three, Summer
Course List
Code |
Title |
Units |
PhysTher 693 | Clinical Experience III | 5 |
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Year Three, Fall
Course List
Code |
Title |
Units |
PhysTher 694 | Clinical Experience IV | 6 |
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Year Three, Spring