Doctor of Physical Therapy

College

  • Center City Campus
  • College of Rehabilitation Sciences

Degree Earned

  • Doctorate

Program Length

3 years

Program Type

  • On Campus

Term Start

Pre-Fall (May)

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Leadership

Name: Justine Dee, PT, PhD
Positions:
  • Department Chair & Professor
Position: Department of Physical Therapy

901 Walnut Street, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Curriculum

Credit Summary by Year

Year Total Credits
One 41
Two 45
Three 37
Total Program Credits 123

Year 1

The S-1 Pre-Fall Semester takes place over 12 weeks, from May through mid-August.

Course Title

Credits
PT 507 Advanced Human Anatomy for Physical Therapists 6
PT 527 Evidence Based Practice I  3
PT 534 Introduction to the Physical Therapy Profession 1
PT 536 Medical Terminology 1

The S-2 Fall Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from the end of August through December.

Course Title Credits
PT 506 Biomechanics & Kinesiology 4
PT 516 Neuroscience 3
PT 533 Introduction to Physical Therapy Examination 5
PT 538 Psychosocial Asepcts of Physical Therapy 2
PT 539 Clinical Decision Making 1
PT 545 Integrated Clinical Experience I 1

The S-3 Spring Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from January through April.

Course Title Credits
PT 513 Pathophysiology I 3
PT 518 Movement System in Physical Therapy 2
PT 546 Integrated Clinical Experience II 1
PT 555 Introduction to Therapeutic Interventions 6
PT 624 Evidence Based Practice II 2

Year 2

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 Integumentary Physical Therapy 3

The S-5 Fall Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from the end of August through December.

Course Title Credits
PT 608 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II 4
PT 612 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy II 3
PT 621 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy I 5
PT 645 Integrated Clinical Experience III (1/2 class) 1
PT 670 Prosthetics and Orthotics 3
PT 680 Full-time Clinical Education Experience Preparation 1

The S-6 Spring Semester A takes place over 8 weeks, from January through mid-March.

Course Title Credits
PT 685 Full-time Clinical Education Experience I 6

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 645 Integrated Clinical Experience III (1/2 class) 1

Year 3

The S-8 Pre-Fall Semester takes place over 12 weeks, from May through mid-August.

Course Title Credits
PT 785 Full-time Clinical Education Experience II 9

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 3
PT 700 Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy 2
PT 721 Evidence Based Practice III 2
PT 736 Business and Leadership in Physical Therapy 3
PT 774 Geriatrics Physical Therapy 3

The S-10 Spring Semester takes place over 16 weeks, from January through April.

Course Title Credits
PT 786 Full-time Clinical Education Experience III 12
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