Doctor of Physical Therapy - Residential

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program (DPT) program 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. 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.

Curriculum

Year 1, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PT705	Movement Science	3
PT709	Foundational Skills Lab	2
PT714	Evidence-based Practice	2
PT738	Professional Formation	2
DRS700	Human Anatomy	4
Semester Total		13

Year 1, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PT703	Applied Physiology and Nutrition and Therapeutics	6
PT707	Musculoskeletal I	5
PT752	Motor Development	2
DRS701	Neuroscience	4
Semester Total		17

Year 1, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PT708	Musculoskeletal II	5
PT713	Functional Mobility: Acute Care	1.5
PT716	Biomechanical Analysis	1.5
PT748	Pharmacology	1
DRS702	Clinical Pathophysiology	3
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PT773	Neuromuscular I	6
PT775	Musculoskeletal III	5
PT776	Cardiovascular & Pulmonary	4
IP711	IP Foundations & TeamSTEPPS	1
Semester Total		16

Year 2, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PT710	Adult Development & Aging	3
PT717	Differential Diagnosis	2
PT728	Imaging and Electrodiagnosis	2
PT746	Prevention & Population Health	2
PT774	Neuromuscular II	5
IP###	IP Concentration Course of Choice	1
Semester Total		15

Year 2, Summer A, Trailer (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PT759	Healthcare Delivery & Management	3
PT762L	Clinical Reasoning and Practice Lab	1
PT769	Management of Complex Patients	3
PT771	Advanced Therapeutic Interventions	3
PT779	Pediatrics	4
Semester Total		14

Year 3, Fall B (8/25/25-12/12/25)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PT740	Clinical Practicum I	10
PT741	Clinical Practicum II	10
Semester Total		20

Year 3, Spring (1/5/26-5/1/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PT742	Clinical Practicum III	12
Semester Total		12
Curriculum Total		119

Approved Electives

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