Program Overview

School of Health & Human Sciences

The School of Health & Human Sciences offers a range of programs in various fields, including Exercise & Kinesiology, Health Sciences, Nutrition & Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Tourism, Event, Hospitality & Sport Management.

Programs

• Exercise & Kinesiology
  • B.S. Kinesiology, Applied Fitness and Sports Performance
  • B.S. Kinesiology, Exercise Science
  • B.S. Kinesiology, Physical Education Teacher Education
  • M.S. Kinesiology
  • Ph.D. Exercise Science
  • Certificates & Minors
• Health Sciences
  • B.S. Health Sciences
  • Dual B.S. & M.S. Health Informatics
  • Ph.D. Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Certificates & Minors
• Nutrition & Dietetics
  • M.S. / M.S. + D.I. Nutrition & Dietetics
    • Non-thesis Track
    • M.S. + Dietetic Internship
  • Doctorate in Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Undergraduate Nutrition Certificate
  • Teaching Kitchen
• Occupational Therapy
  • Doctor of Occupational Therapy
  • Postprofessional OTD
• Physical Therapy
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Dual DPT & Ph.D.
  • Ph.D. Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
• Physician Assistant Studies
• Tourism, Event, Hospitality & Sport Management
  • B.S. TESM, Event Management
  • B.S. TESM, Hospitality
  • B.S. TESM, Hospitality 2+2 Ivy Tech
  • B.S. TESM, Sport Management
  • B.S. TESM, Tourism
  • Dual B.S. TESM Sport Management & M.S. Sports Analytics
  • Dual B.S. TESM Sport Management & Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.)
  • Certificates, Minors, & Co-majors

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent physical therapists.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program is as follows:

Year 1 (summer) | 5 credits

• ANAT-D 528 Gross Anatomy for Healthcare Professionals (5 credits) This is an introductory course in human gross anatomy designed to introduce the principal concepts, basic structure, and function of the human body.

Year 1 (fall) | 18 credits

• PTHR-P 501 Case Series Rounds I (1 credit) A case-series clinical rounds course focusing on problem-based learning, where expert clinicians present real case studies.
• PTHR-P 510 Clinical Integration I (1 credit) The initial part-time weekly clinical laboratory experience which provides student exposure to clinical physical therapy practice in various patient care settings.
• PTHR-P 511 Clinical Decision Making & Professionalism (2 credits) An overview of the profession of physical therapy and the professional education process.
• PTHR-P 513 Functional Anatomy & Clinical Biomechanics (5 credits) Integration of foundational knowledge of gross anatomy with structure and function of the neuromusculoskeletal system and human motion.
• PTHR-P 515 Introduction to Physical Therapy Examination & Assessment I (3 credits) First of two courses covering examination, evaluation, and intervention aspects of physical therapy practice.
• PTHR-P 531 Clinical Physiology, Pathophysiology, & Pharmacology I (6 credits) This two-part course is designed to provide students with knowledge in normal and abnormal physiology, including an understanding of how cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems work together.

Year 1 (spring) | 19 credits

• PTHR-P 501 Case Series Rounds 1 (1 credit) A case-series clinical rounds course focusing on problem-based learning, where expert clinicians present real case studies.
• PTHR-P Clinical Integration (1 credit) The second part-time weekly clinical laboratory experience which provides student exposure to clinical physical therapy practice in various patient care settings.
• PTHR-P 526 Introduction to Physical Therapy Examination & Assessment II (5 credits) The second of two courses covering examination, evaluation, and intervention aspects of physical therapy practice.
• PTHR-P 534 Introduction to Motor Sciences (2 credits) Principles and concepts of motor learning and motor control for the development of physical therapy interventions.
• PTHR-P 535 Clinical Physiology, Pathophysiology, & Pharmacology II (6 credits) This course is a continuation of Clinical Physiology, Pathophysiology & Pharmacology I.
• PTHR-P 646 Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions (4 credits) This course provides an introduction to the theory and application of therapeutic interventions utilized in physical therapist practice.

Year 2 (summer) | 5 credits

• PTHR-P 514 Evidence-based Critical Inquiry I (2 credits) Introduction to clinical research methodology and critical interpretation of the professional literature.
• PTHR-P 599 Clinical Education I (3 credits) Initial full-time clinical experience of 6 weeks duration.

Year 2 (fall) | 12 credits

• PTHR-P 533 Aging and Physical Therapy Practice I (2 credits) This course teaches concepts related to functional movement and posture from a lifespan perspective.
• PTHR-P 540 Translational Neuroscience (5 credits) A multidisciplinary consideration of structural, functional, and clinical features of the human nervous system.
• PTHR-P Case Series Rounds II (1 credit) A case-series clinical rounds course focusing on problem-based learning, where expert clinicians present real case studies.
• PTHR-P 643 Psychosocial Dimensions of Physical Therapy Practice (2 credits) Social, psychological, and behavioral components of patient-therapist interactions.
• PTHR-P 645 Evidence-based Critical Inquiry II (2 credits) Development, approval, and generation of the proposal for the review of the literature related to a specific topic in patient outcomes assessment or other approved area.

Year 2 (spring) | 19 credits

• PTHR-P 524 Cardiopulmonary Practice Patterns (3 credits) Provides the essential knowledge base for development of exercise prescriptions for well populations and for physical therapy interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary pathologies or dysfunctions.
• PTHR-P 541 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns I (4 credits) Physical therapy management of patients with impaired posture, joint mobility, motor function, and muscle performance.
• PTHR-P 601 Case Series Rounds II (1 credit) A case-series clinical rounds course focusing on problem-based learning, where expert clinicians present real case studies.
• PTHR-P 610 Clinical Integration III (2 credits) The third part-time weekly clinical laboratory experience which provides student exposure to clinical physical therapy practice in various patient care settings.
• PTHR-P 641 Neurorehabilitation (4 credits) Physical therapy management of stroke, spinal cord, and brain injury.
• PTHR-P 650 Integumentary Practice Patterns (2 credits) Physical therapy management of stroke, spinal cord, and brain injury.
• PTHR-P 680 Health Promotion and Community Outreach (3 credits) Essential concepts related to the roles of physical therapists in prevention and in the promotion of health, wellness, and fitness.

Year 3 (summer) | 5 credits

• PTHR-P 532 Legal & Ethical Issues in Physical Therapy (2 credits) Includes essential information related to ethical, legal, and professional practice regulations and standards of care.
• PTHR-P 695 Clinical Education II (3 credits) Full-time clinical experience of 6 weeks duration.

Year 3 (fall) | 17 credits

• PTHR-P 622 Musculoskeletal Practice Patterns II (4 credits) Physical therapy management of patients with impaired joint mobility, motor function, and muscle performance associated with spinal dysfunction, connective tissue disorders, trauma, and surgical procedures.
• PTHR-P 633 Aging and Physical Therapy Practice II (2 credits) Physical therapy management of individuals with pediatric orthopedic and neurological disorders.
• PTHR-P 642 Neurological Rehabilitation II (2 credits) Physical therapy management of individuals with movement disorders, balance/vestibular problems, cerebral palsy, and genetic disorders.
• PTHR-P 660 Selected Topics in Physical Therapy (3 credits) Introduction to emerging physical therapy practice patterns in such areas as women's health, occupational health, chronic metabolic and immunologic diseases, and cognitive and emotional disorders.
• PTHR-P 661 Prosthetic & Orthotic Interventions (2 credits) Includes both theory and application of orthotic and prosthetic devices and equipment utilized in physical therapy interventions.
• PTHR-P 664 Administration & Management of Physical Therapy Services (3 credits) The administration and management of physical therapy services in the context of multiple types of healthcare systems.
• PTHR-P 701 Case Series Rounds III (1 credit) A case-series clinical rounds course focusing on problem-based learning, where expert clinicians present real case studies.

Year 3 (spring) | 10 credits

• PTHR-P 675 Capstone Seminar (1 credit) Capstone seminar experience integrating classroom and clinical learning.
• PTHR-P 696 Clinical Education III (4 credits) Full-time clinical experience of 8 weeks duration.
• PTHR-P 697 Clinical Education IV (5 credits) Full-time clinical experience of 10 weeks duration.