Curriculum Requirements for Doctor of Physical Therapy

Major Requirements

Physical Therapy		Credits:
PHTH 601	Introduction to the Profession of Physical Therapy	1
PHTH 602	Foundational Approaches to Evidence-Based Practice	1
PHTH 603	Gross Anatomy	5
PHTH 605	Kinesiology	4
PHTH 607	Clinical Neuroanatomy	3
PHTH 610	Biomechanics	2
PHTH 615	Therapeutic Applications of Biophysical Agents	3
PHTH 620	Therapeutic Techniques in Soft Tissue Mobilization	1
PHTH 626	Foundations of Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Practice	4
PHTH 630	Motor Learning	2
PHTH 635	Principles of Inpatient Care and Mobility	2
PHTH 640	Administrative Management and Leadership in Physical Therapy	2
PHTH 645	Seminar in Physical Therapy I: Introduction to Clinical Education	1
PHTH 650	Foundations of Neurologic Physical Therapy Practice	4
PHTH 655	Prosthetics and Orthotics	2
PHTH 660	Exercise Physiology	3
PHTH 665	Clinical Pathophysiology	3
PHTH 674	Clinical Education I	3
PHTH 675	Foundations in Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice	4
PHTH 680	Clinical Management of Body Systems	3
PHTH 685	Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy	2
PHTH 690	Research in Physical Therapy I	2
PHTH 695	Advanced Musculoskeletal Management: Extremities	3
PHTH 701	Special Topics in Physical Therapy	3
PHTH 710	Research in Physical Therapy II	2
PHTH 715	Pharmacology for Physical Therapy	3
PHTH 720	Foundations of Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Practice	4
PHTH 730	Advanced Musculoskeletal Management: Spine I	3
PHTH 745	Seminar in Physical Therapy II: Professional Topics in Clinical Education	1
PHTH 750	Clinical Education II	3
PHTH 770	Foundations of Geriatric Physical Therapy Practice	3
PHTH 780	Advanced Musculoskeletal Management: Spine II	3
PHTH 785	Clinical Education III	3
PHTH 790	Research in Physical Therapy III: Capstone Summit	3
PHTH 835	Imaging and Surgical Management in Physical Therapy	2
PHTH 855	Seminar in Physical Therapy III: Professional Career Development	1
PHTH 875	Applied Cases in Physical Therapy Practice	2
PHTH 895	Clinical Education IV	4

Total Required Credits = 100 credits