Overview
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Admission Requirements
Course Descriptions
Semester Class Schedule
Electives
Technical Standards
Financial Matters
Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions
International Students
Student Guide

Semester Class Schedule

Semester 1: Summer (1st year)

544a Physiology I (2)
542a Neuroscience I (2)
540a Gross Anatomy (4)
530a Communication, Teaching-Learning, & Problem Solving Skills in Physical Therapy (4)
510a Ethics and Professionalism (2)
Semester total = 14 credits

Semester 2: Fall (1st year)

544b Physiology II (4)
542b Neuroscience II (3)
541a Development through the Life Span (5)
540b Musculoskeletal Kinesiology (4)
530b Introduction to Physical Therapy Assessment (3)
Semester total = 19

Semester 3: Spring (1st year)

590r (Integration Seminar (1)
550a Critical Analysis of Clinical Literature (3)
544c Physiology III (3)
543a Pathophysiology of Acute Disorders (5)
530c Acute Care Physical Therapy (5)
510b Healthcare Systems (2)
Semester total = 19

Semester 4: Summer (2nd year)

550b Research Proposal Development (2)
543b Pathophysiology of Orthopedic Disorders (6)
530d Orthopedic Physical Therapy (6)
510c Administration in Physical Therapy (2)
Semester total = 16

Semester 5: Fall (2nd year)

530e Neurologic Physical Therapy (6)
543c Pathophysiology of Neurologic Disorders (6)
550c Research Methods (2)
Semester total = 14 credits

Semester 6: Spring (2nd year)

550d Data Collection and Analysis (7)
520a Long Term Affiliation I (9)
645b Current Practices in Physical Therapy II (4)
Semester total = 20 credits

Semester 7: Summer (3rd year)

520b Long Term Affiliation II (12)
510d Administration and Consultation Practicum (6)
Semester total = 18 credits

Semester 8: Fall (3rd year)

520c Long Term Affiliation III (12)
Semester total = 12 credits

Semester 9: Spring (3rd year)

550e Final Research Paper and Poster Preparation (6)
Electives (6+)
Semester total = 12+ credits

Total Credits for Program = 140

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