Master of Physical Therapy Degree Program (M.P.T.)

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The Master of Physical Therapy degree program requires a minimum of 78 semester hours of approved coursework, including full-time clinical internships. The curriculum consists of basic sciences, physical therapy sciences, scientific inquiry, clinical logic, and clinical internship sequences. Completion of the following coursework and successful performance on a comprehensive examination are required for graduation.

Year One

Year Two

Fall Semester

PT 614 - Physical Therapy Science IV Credits: 4
PT 643 - Scientific Inquiry III Credits: 1-3
PT 652 - Clinical Logic II Credits: 3
PT 660 - Neuroscience Credits: 1
PT 684 - Experiential Professional Activities II Credits: 2
PT 693 - Topics in Physical Therapy Credits: 1-3, R9

Spring Semester

PT 615 - Physical Therapy Science V Credits: 4
PT 643 - Scientific Inquiry III Credits: 1-3
PT 653 - Clinical Logic III Credits: 3
PT 661 - Motor Behavior Credits: 1
PT 693 - Topics in Physical Therapy Credits: 1-3, R9
PT 783 - Experiential Professional Activities III Credits: 3

Summer School

PT 720 - Program Assessment Credits: 1
PT 784 - Experiential Professional Activities IV Credits: 10