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DPT Course Descriptions and Curriculum

*The curriculum shown below will be effective for students entering Summer 2026 or after. 

First Year
Summer		Semester hours
DPT 600	Human Gross Anatomy	5
DPT 601	Human Physiology	3
DPT 640	Integrated Professional Practice I	3
Total hours		11
Fall
DPT 602	Neuroanatomical Science	4
DPT 603	Human Movement Science	4
DPT 604	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I	3
DPT 641	Integrated Professional Practice II	3
Total hours		14
Spring
DPT 605	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II	3
DPT 606	Human Moment Analysis	4
DPT 611	Cardiopulmonary Assessment	4
DPT 612	Musculoskeletal Assessment	4
Total hours		15
Second Year
Summer		Semester hours
DPT 621	Cardiopulmonary Interventions	4
DPT 622	Musculoskeletal Interventions I	5
DPT 625	Management of Clinical Populations I	3
Total hours		12
Fall
DPT 650-1	Clinical Experience I	4
DPT 632	Musculoskeletal Interventions II	3
DPT 635	Management of Clinical Populations II	3
DPT 660	Statistics	3
DPT 661	Evidence Based Practice I	1
Total		14
Spring
DPT 613	Neurologic Assessment	3
DPT 614	Early Development	3
DPT 662	Evidence Based Practice II	2
DPT 650-2	Clinical Experience II	4
DPT 670	Specialty Practice in Physical Therapy Elective	2*
Total		12
Third Year
Summer		Semester hours
DPT 623	Neurologic Interventions	4
DPT 624	Pediatric Assessment and Interventions	3
DPT 642	Integrated Professional Practice III	3
DPT 651	Clinical Reasoning I	3
DPT 670	Specialty Practice in Physical Therapy Elective	2*
Total hours		13
Fall
DPT 644	Community Wellness	3
DPT 650-3	Clinical Experience III	8
DPT 652	Clinical Reasoning II	2
DPT 670	Specialty Practice in Physical Therapy Elective	2*
Total hours		13
Spring
DPT 650-4	Clinical Experience IV	8
DPT 643	Integrated Professional Practice IV	3
Total hours		11
Total required program hours		115
* Elective option: not included in total required hours

Course Descriptions 

	Name	Description
DPT 600	Human Gross Anatomy	An integrated approach to regional study of the gross anatomical structure and functions of the human body with emphasis on the study of the musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems.
DPT 601	Human Physiology	The study of human physiology with emphasis on cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal, nervous, endocrine, renal, and reproductive systems.
DPT 602	Neuroanatomical Sciences	Neurological basis of central nervous system function with emphasis on motor performance.
DPT 603	Human Movement Science	A study of normal and abnormal human movement with emphasis on the clinical application of kinesiologic principles and relationships.
DPT 604	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I	Principles and practices related to the systems review process of physical therapy examination. Clinical pathology and pharmacological influence related to body systems.
DPT 605	Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II	Principles and practices related to the systems review process of physical therapy examination. Clinical pathology and pharmacological influence related to body systems.
DPT 606	Human Moment Analysis	Basic principles of mobility, gait analysis, and gait training.
DPT 611	Cardiopulmonary Assessment	Application of appropriate tests and measures and examination components for cardiopulmonary conditions.
DPT 612	Musculoskeletal Assessment	Application of appropriate tests and measures, examination components, and gait analysis for musculoskeletal conditions.
DPT 613	Neurologic Assessment	Application of appropriate tests and measures, examination components, and gait analysis for neuromuscular conditions.
DPT 614	Early Development	Examines the relationship between early developmental milestones and musculoskeletal and neurologic health, focusing on knowledge and skills to assess and treat pediatric patients effectively
DPT 621	Cardiopulmonary Interventions	Comprehensive management of cardiopulmonary conditions through goal-oriented therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and prognosis.
DPT 622	Musculoskeletal Interventions I	Comprehensive management of appendicular musculoskeletal conditions through goal-oriented therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and prognosis.
DPT 623	Neurologic Interventions	Comprehensive management of neuromuscular conditions through goal-oriented therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and prognosis.
DPT 624	Pediatric Assessment and Interventions	Comprehensive assessment and management of pediatric conditions through goal-oriented therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and prognosis.
DPT 625	Management of Clinical Populations I	Exploration of areas of specialty practice within physical therapy to include comprehensive management of amputations, the integumentary system, and the medically complex.
DPT 632	Musculoskeletal Interventions II	Comprehensive management of axial musculoskeletal conditions through goal-oriented therapeutic interventions based on diagnosis and prognosis.
DPT 635	Management of Clinical Populations II	Exploration of areas of specialty practice within physical therapy to include comprehensive management of geriatrics, pelvic health, and oncology.
DPT 640	Integrated Professional Practice I	Introduction to the profession of physical therapy and principles of professionalism, communication, education, diversity, documentation, psychosocial aspects of care and disability, and ethical practices.
DPT 641	Integrated Professional Practice II	An overview of the structure of the healthcare system including legal aspects, ethical considerations, and reimbursement mechanisms.
DPT 642	Integrated Professional Practice III	Introduction to management components and leadership roles in physical therapy practice.
DPT 643	Integrated Professional Practice IV	Develops essential life and workplace skills along with mental and financial wellness to promote personal and professional success.
DPT 644	Community Wellness	Analysis of community health issues and education processes with development of physical therapy integration into the community through prevention and health promotion.
DPT 650-1	Clinical Experience I	The first full time clinical education experience focused on basic physical therapy skills development. To enroll in this course, the student must be in good academic standing.
DPT 650-2	Clinical Experience II	The second full time clinical education experience focused on intermediate physical therapy skills development. To enroll in this course, the student must be in good academic standing.
DPT 650-3	Clinical Experience III	The third full time clinical education experience focused on advanced physical therapy skills development. This is the first terminal clinical experience. To enroll in this course, the student must be in good academic standing.
DPT 650-4	Clinical Experience IV	The fourth full time clinical education experience focused on entry-level physical therapy skills development. This is the second terminal clinical experience, the culmination of the students' previous didactic and clinical experiences, and designed to assist the student in achieving clinical competence as an entry level physical therapist. To enroll in this course, the student must be in good academic standing.
DPT 651	Clinical Reasoning I	Explores clinical reasoning in physical therapy through the lens of diagnostic imaging, referral processes, direct access, differential diagnosis, and the interactions between various body systems to enhance patient assessment and management.
DPT 652	Clinical Reasoning II	Advances clinical reasoning in physical therapy to assess, diagnose, and treat conditions affecting multiple body systems.
DPT 660	Statistics	Introduction to the interpretation of descriptive and inferential statistics.
DPT 661	Evidence Based Practice I	Introduction to medical research, including study designs, and methods that are used to support evidence based practice. Begin the process for scholarly activity.
DPT 662	Evidence Based Practice II	Engage students in the research process by completing and disseminating the scholarly activity.