Doctor of Physical Therapy

Leadership

Name: Justine Dee, PT, PhD
Position:
  • Chair, Department of Physical Therapy
  • Teaching Associate Professor
Position: Department of Physical Therapy

901 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Curriculum

Credit Summary by Year

YearTotal Credits
One42
Two44
Three37
Total Program Credits123

Year 1

Course Title

Credits

PT 507 Advanced Human Anatomy for Physical Therapists6
PT 527 Evidence Based Practice I 3
PT 534 Introduction to the Physical Therapy Profession1
PT 536 Medical Terminology (Online)1

Course TitleCredits
PT 506 Biomechanics & Kinesiology4
PT 516 Neuroscience3
PT 533 Introduction to Physical Therapy Examination5
PT 538 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy2
PT 547 Integrated Clinical Experience I1.5

Course TitleCredits
PT 519 Pathophysiology I4
PT 518 Movement System in Physical Therapy2
PT 548 Integrated Clinical Experience II1.5
PT 555 Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions6
PT 624 Evidence Based Practice II2

Year 2

Course TitleCredits
PT 619 Pathophysiology II4
PT 607 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I4
PT 611 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy I2
PT 661 Integumentary Physical Therapy3

Course TitleCredits
PT 608 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II4
PT 612 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy II3
PT 621 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I5
PT 645 Integrated Clinical Experience III (1/2 class)1
PT 670 Prosthetics and Orthotics3
PT 680 Full-time Clinical Education Experience Preparation1

Course TitleCredits
PT 685 Full-time Clinical Education Experience I6

Course TitleCredits
PT 609 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy III4
PT 622 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy II4
PT 645 Integrated Clinical Experience III (1/2 class)1

Year 3

Course TitleCredits
PT 785 Full-time Clinical Education Experience II9

Course TitleCredits
PT 632 Healthcare Delivery Systems 3
PT 674 Pediatric Physical Therapy3
PT 700 Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy2
PT 721 Evidence Based Practice III2
PT 736 Business and Leadership in Physical Therapy3
PT 774 Geriatric Physical Therapy3

Course TitleCredits
PT 786 Full-time Clinical Education Experience III12