College
- Center City Campus
- College of Rehabilitation Sciences
Degree Earned
- Doctorate
Program Length
3 years
Program Type
- On Campus
Term Start
Pre-Fall (May)
Contact
- Interim Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
- Professor, Physical Therapy
Curriculum
Credit Summary by Year
| Year | Total Credits |
|---|---|
| One | 41 |
| Two | 45 |
| Three | 32 |
| Total Program Credits | 118 |
Year 1
S-1 Pre-Fall Semester (11 credits)
The S-1 Pre-Fall Semester takes place over 12 weeks, from May through mid-August.
Course Title |
Credits |
| PT 507 Advanced Human Anatomy | 6 |
| PT 527 Critical Inquiry I | 3 |
| PT 534 PT Practice Issues: Introduction to the Physical Therapy Profession (Online) | 1 |
| PT 536 PT Practice Issues: Language of Practice I (Online) | 1 |
S-2 Fall Semester (16 credits)
The S-2 Fall Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from September through December.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 506 Biomechanics & Kinesiology | 4 |
| PT 516 Neuroscience | 3 |
| PT 533 Introduction to Physical Therapy Examination | 5 |
| PT 538 PT Practice Issues: PTs as Teachers and Learners | 2 |
| PT 539 PT Practice Issues: Clinical Decision Making | 1 |
| PT 545 Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE) I | 1 |
S-3 Spring Semester (14 credits)
The S-3 Spring Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from January through April.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 513 Pathophysiology I | 3 |
| PT 546 Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE) II | 1 |
| PT 553 Biophysical Agents | 3 |
| PT 556 Therapeutic Interventions | 3 |
| PT 518 Physical Therapy Practice and the Movement System | 2 |
| PT 624 Critical Inquiry II | 2 |
Year 2
S-4 Pre-Fall Semester (14 credits)
The S-4 Pre-Fall Semester takes place over 12 weeks, from May through mid-August.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 514 Pathophysiology II | 3 |
| PT 607 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I | 4 |
| PT 611 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy I | 2 |
| PT 613 Pharmacology | 2 |
| PT 661 Physical Therapy for the Integumentary System | 3 |
S-5 Fall Semester (18 credits)
The S-5 Fall Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from September through December.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 608 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II | 4 |
| PT 612 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary PT II | 3 |
| PT 621 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I | 5 |
| PT 645 Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE) III (1/2 class) | 1 |
| PT 670 Prosthetics and Orthotics | 3 |
| PT 628 Capstone Project in Physical Therapy I | 1 |
| PT 680 Introduction to Clinical Education | 1 |
S-6 Spring Semester A (4 credits)
The S-6 Spring Semester A takes place over 8 weeks, from January through mid-March.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 682 Clinical Experience I | 4 |
S-7 Spring Semester B (9 credits)
The S-7 Spring Semester B takes place over 8 weeks, from mid-March through April.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 609 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy III | 4 |
| PT 622 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II | 4 |
| PT 710 Capstone in PT II | 1 |
| PT 645 Integrated Clinical Experience (ICE) III (1/2 class) |
Year 3
S-8 Pre-Fall Semester (6 credits)
The S-8 Pre-Fall Semester takes place over 12 weeks, from May through mid-August.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 781 Clinical Experience II | 6 |
S-9 Fall Semester (17 credits)
The S-9 Fall Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from September through December.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 632 Healthcare Delivery Systems | 3 |
| PT 674 Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice | 3 |
| PT 705 Comprehensive Case Analysis I | 2 |
| PT 711 Capstone in PT III | 1 |
| PT 736 Business and Leadership in PT Practice | 3 |
| PT 700 Differential Diagnosis | 2 |
| PT 774 Geriatrics in Physical Therapy | 3 |
S-10 Spring Semester (9 credits)
The S-10 Spring Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from January through April.
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| PT 782 Clinical Experience III | 8 |
| PT 706 Comprehensive Cases II | 1 |