Program Overview

Colleges & Programs

The university offers a range of programs through its various colleges, including:

• College of Dental Medicine
  • MSD Digital Dentistry
  • MSD Endodontics
  • MSD Orthodontics
  • MSD Periodontics
  • D.M.D.
  • D.M.D., Ph.D.
• College of Graduate Studies
  • Certificate Clinical Research
  • MS Biomedical Sciences
  • MS Clinical Research
  • MS Medical Sciences
  • Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences
  • Ph.D. BDSI
  • Ph.D. Biostatistics
  • Ph.D. Epidemiology
• College of Health Professions
  • BS-AHIA
  • BS Healthcare Studies
  • MHA - Executive
  • MHA - Residential
  • MS-CVP - Post-Professional
  • MS-CVP - Residential
  • MS-ECS
  • MSGC
  • MS Healthcare Quality & Safety
  • MSHI
  • MSPATH
  • MSPAS - Hybrid
  • MSPAS - Residential
  • MS-SLP
  • DHA
  • DNAP - Post-Baccalaureate
  • DNAP - Post-Master's
  • OTD - Hybrid
  • OTD - Post-Professional
  • OTD - Residential
  • Ph.D. Rehabilitation Science
  • DPT - Hybrid
  • DPT - Residential
• College of Medicine
  • MPH - Biostatistics
  • MPH - Epidemiology
  • MPH - Generalist
  • MPH - Behavior/Promotion
  • M.D.
  • M.D. - Accelerated
  • M.D., MSCR
  • M.D., Ph.D.
• College of Nursing
  • BSN - Accelerated
  • BSN - RN-to-BSN
  • MSN
  • DNP/MSN
  • DNP - Post-MSN
  • Ph.D. Nursing Science
  • PMHNP Certificate
• College of Pharmacy
  • Pharm.D.
  • Pharm.D./MPH
  • Pharm.D./MSHI

Doctor of Physical Therapy - Residential

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program (DPT) prepares individuals to evaluate patients/clients with impairments that affect the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, integumentary, or other body systems that cause movement dysfunction. Physical therapists then implement evidence-based treatment programs that minimize or prevent these impairments, improve and restore movement, and enhance function and quality of life.

Curriculum

The three-year DPT program incorporates foundational learning with clinical coursework, clinical reasoning, community-based service, and interprofessional learning embedded throughout. The curriculum incorporates 40 weeks of clinical practice that allow students to further develop their knowledge and skills in a clinical environment.

Year 1, Fall B

• PT705: Movement Science (3 credits)
• PT709: Foundational Skills Lab (2 credits)
• PT714: Evidence-based Practice (2 credits)
• PT738: Professional Formation (2 credits)
• DRS700: Human Anatomy (4 credits)
• Semester Total: 13 credits

Year 1, Spring

• PT703: Applied Physiology and Nutrition and Therapeutics (6 credits)
• PT707: Musculoskeletal I (5 credits)
• PT752: Motor Development (2 credits)
• DRS701: Neuroscience (4 credits)
• Semester Total: 17 credits

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer

• PT708: Musculoskeletal II (5 credits)
• PT713: Functional Mobility: Acute Care (1.5 credits)
• PT716: Biomechanical Analysis (1.5 credits)
• PT748: Pharmacology (1 credit)
• DRS702: Clinical Pathophysiology (3 credits)
• Semester Total: 12 credits

Year 2, Fall B

• PT773: Neuromuscular I (6 credits)
• PT775: Musculoskeletal III (5 credits)
• PT776: Cardiovascular & Pulmonary (4 credits)
• IP711: IP Foundations & TeamSTEPPS (1 credit)
• Semester Total: 16 credits

Year 2, Spring

• PT710: Adult Development & Aging (3 credits)
• PT717: Differential Diagnosis (2 credits)
• PT728: Imaging and Electrodiagnosis (2 credits)
• PT746: Prevention & Population Health (2 credits)
• PT774: Neuromuscular II (5 credits)
• IP###: IP Concentration Course of Choice (1 credit)
• Semester Total: 15 credits

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer

• PT759: Healthcare Delivery & Management (3 credits)
• PT762L: Clinical Reasoning and Practice Lab (1 credit)
• PT769: Management of Complex Patients (3 credits)
• PT771: Advanced Therapeutic Interventions (3 credits)
• PT779: Pediatrics (4 credits)
• Semester Total: 14 credits

Year 3, Fall B

• PT740: Clinical Practicum I (10 credits)
• PT741: Clinical Practicum II (10 credits)
• Semester Total: 20 credits

Year 3, Spring

• PT742: Clinical Practicum III (12 credits)
• Semester Total: 12 credits
• Curriculum Total: 119 credits

Approved Electives

• PT695: Community-based Practice (1-3 credits)
• PT720: Owning a Private Practice (1 credit)
• PT729: Special Topics: Pediatrics (1 credit)
• PT734: Manual Therapy: Upper Body (1 credit)
• PT735: CSCS Exam Preparation (0.5 credits)
• PT736: Sports Rehabilitation Outreach II (1 credit)
• PT737: Trigger Point Dry Needling (1 credit)
• PT758: Manual Therapy: Lower Body (1 credit)
• PT768: Special Topics: Physical Therapy (1-3 credits)
• PT790: Sports Rehabilitation Outreach I (1 credit)
• PT800: Physical Therapy Education I (1-3 credits)
• PT801: Physical Therapy Education II (1-3 credits)
• PT802: Physical Therapy Education III (1-3 credits)
• PT810: Physical Therapy Research I (1-3 credits)
• PT811: Physical Therapy Research II (1-3 credits)
• PT812: Physical Therapy Research III (1-3 credits)