The Residential DPT path can be completed in 8 trimesters (2.7 years), and the Flex DPT path can be completed in 12 trimesters (4 years). The DPT program includes online coursework blended with hands-on clinical education. Both Doctor of Physical Therapy programs are 131 credit hours and prepare you to take the national licensure exam necessary to practice physical therapy.
Residential DPT Curriculum
Core Courses | Credit Hours |
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Trimester I | |
PHT 5121C Gross Anatomy I | 4 |
PHT 5125C Applied Anatomy I | 1 |
HSC 5136 – Evidence Informed Practice: Research Fundamentals | 2 |
PHT 5130C Patient Care Management I | 3 |
PHT 5150 Pathophysiology | 4 |
PHT 5155 Physical Therapist Practice I | 3 |
PHT 5160C Soft Tissue Interventions I | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Trimester II | |
PHT 5220C Gross Anatomy II | 4 |
PHT 5226C Applied Anatomy II | 1 |
PHT 5230C Biomechanics | 4 |
PHT 5240 Imaging | 2 |
PHT 5245C Movement Science I | 4 |
PHT 5250C Musculoskeletal I: Introduction to Orthopedic Physical Therapy | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 19 |
Trimester III | |
PHT 5310C Clinical Neuroscience | 4 |
PHT 5315C Neuromuscular I: Concepts and Examination | 3 |
PHT 5345C Movement Science II | 4 |
PHT 5350C Musculoskeletal II: Extremity | 3 |
PHT 5360C Differential Diagnosis | 2 |
PHT 5375 Pharmacology | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Trimester IV | |
PHT 5420C Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy | 3 |
PHT 5435C Biophysical Agents | 2 |
PHT 5440C Physical Therapy for the Integumentary and Lymphatic Systems | 1 |
PHT 5456 – Physical Therapist Practice II | 3 |
PHT 5430C Patient Care Management II | 3 |
PHT 5450C Musculoskeletal III: Spine | 3 |
PHT 5415C Neuromuscular II: Evidence in Interventions | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Trimester V | |
PHT 5570 Integrated Clinical Experience | 6 |
PHT 5530C Patient Care Management III | 3 |
PHT 5525C Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Assistive Technology | 3 |
PHT 5535 Evidence-Informed Practice II | 2 |
PHT 5550C Soft Tissue Interventions II | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Trimester VI | |
PHT 5650C Musculoskeletal IV: Clinical Reasoning | 3 |
PHT 5615C Neuromuscular III: Advanced Examination and Intervention | 3 |
PHT 5610C Pediatric Physical Therapy | 3 |
PHT 5620C Geriatric Physical Therapy | 3 |
PHT 5665 Wellness and Health Promotion | 3 |
PHT 5670 Administration and Management in Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 18 |
Trimester VII | |
PHT 5780 Knowledge Translation for Clinical Practice | 1 |
PHT 5770 Terminal Clinical Experience I | 11 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Trimester VIII | |
PHT 5870 Terminal Clinical Experience II | 11 |
PHT 5835 Evidence-Informed Practice III | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Total Credit Hours for DPT Degree | 131 |
Flex DPT Curriculum
Core Courses | Credit Hours |
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Trimester I | |
PHT 5121C Gross Anatomy I | 4 |
PHT 5125C Applied Anatomy I | 1 |
HSC 5136 – Evidence Informed Practice: Research Fundamentals | 2 |
PHT 5155 Physical Therapist Practice I | 3 |
PHT 5160C Soft Tissue Interventions I | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 11 |
Trimester II | |
PHT 5130C Patient Care Management I | 3 |
PHT 5150 Pathophysiology | 4 |
PHT 5220C Gross Anatomy II | 4 |
PHT 5226C Applied Anatomy II | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Trimester III | |
PHT 5230C Biomechanics | 4 |
PHT 5245C Movement Science I | 4 |
PHT 5250C Musculoskeletal I: Introduction to Orthopedic Physical Therapy | 4 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Trimester IV | |
PHT 5310C Clinical Neuroscience | 4 |
PHT 5240 Imaging | 2 |
PHT 5345C Movement Science II | 4 |
PHT 5435C Biophysical Agents | 2 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Trimester V | |
PHT 5315C Neuromuscular I: Concepts and Examination | 3 |
PHT 5350C Musculoskeletal II: Extremity | 3 |
PHT 5360C Differential Diagnosis | 2 |
PHT 5440C Physical Therapy for the Integumentary and Lymphatic Systems | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 9 |
Trimester VI | |
PHT 5375 Pharmacology | 2 |
PHT 5415C Neuromuscular II: Evidence in Interventions | 3 |
PHT 5525C Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Assistive Technology | 3 |
PHT 5430C Patient Care Management II | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 11 |
Trimester VII | |
PHT 5535 Evidence-Informed Practice II | 2 |
PHT 5450C Musculoskeletal III: Spine | 3 |
PHT 5456 – Physical Therapist Practice II | 3 |
PHT 5420C Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 11 |
Trimester VIII | |
PHT 5550C Soft Tissue Interventions II | 2 |
PHT 5570 Integrated Clinical Experience | 6 |
PHT 5530C Patient Care Management III | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 11 |
Trimester IX | |
PHT 5670 Administration and Management in Physical Therapy | 3 |
PHT 5610C Pediatric Physical Therapy | 3 |
PHT 5620C Geriatric Physical Therapy | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 9 |
Trimester X | |
PHT 5665 Wellness and Health Promotion | 3 |
PHT 5615C Neuromuscular III: Advanced Examination and Intervention | 3 |
PHT 5650C Musculoskeletal IV: Clinical Reasoning | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 9 |
Trimester XI | |
PHT 5770 Terminal Clinical Experience I | 11 |
PHT 5780 Knowledge Translation for Clinical Practice | 1 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Trimester XII | |
PHT 5835 Evidence-Informed Practice III | 1 |
PHT 5870 Terminal Clinical Experience II | 11 |
Total Credit Hours | 12 |
Total Credit Hours for DPT Degree | 131 |