Coursework
Graduation requirements include maintaining a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade-point average (GPA).
| Year 1 - DPT I | 61 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring I - 9 weeks | 12 units | |
| PT 506 | Seminar I | 2 |
| PT 520 | Functional Anatomy I | 5 |
| PT 718 | PT Clinical Skills IA | 3 |
| PT 502 | Professional Relationships | 2 |
| Spring II - 9 weeks | 12 units | |
| PT 501 | Research I | 1 |
| PT 522 | Functional Anatomy II | 5 |
| PT 722 | PT Clinical Skills IB | 3 |
| PT 724 | PT Clinical Skills II | 3 |
| Summer - 6 weeks | 8 units | |
| PT 558 | Research II | 2 |
| PT 726 | PT Clinical Skills III | 1 |
| PT 731 | Practicum | 2 |
| PT 541 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| Fall I - 9 weeks | 8 units | |
| PT 524 | Pathophysiology I | 5 |
| PT 728 | PT Clinical Skills IV | 4 |
| PT 752 | PTDDT II | 3 |
| PT 550 | Neuroscience I | 3 |
| Fall II - 9 weeks | 14 units | |
| PT 525 | Pathophysiology II | 3 |
| PT 746 | PTDDT I | 4 |
| PT 756 | PTDDT V | 4 |
| PT 551 | Neuroscience II | 3 |
| Year 2 - DPT II | 58 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring I - 9 Weeks | 13 units | |
| PT 744 | Professional Ethics, Advocacy, and Spiritual Care | 2 |
| PT 732 | PT Clinical Skills V | 4 |
| PT 748 | PTDDT III | 4 |
| PT 778 | Diagnostic Imaging | 3 |
| Spring II - 9 Weeks | 13 units | |
| PT 754 | PTDDT IV | 3 |
| PT 760 | PTDDT VIII—Pediatrics | 4 |
| PT 742 | Prosthetics and Orthotics | 2 |
| PT 572 | Pharmacology | 4 |
| Summer - 7 weeks | 9 units | |
| PT 750 | Comprehensive Exams | 1 |
| PT 758 | Special Populations | 3 |
| PT 762 | Seminar II | 2 |
| PT 798 | Special Topics | 3 |
| Fall I - 8 weeks | 8 units | |
| PT 771 | Internship A | 8 |
| Fall II - 8 weeks | 8 units | |
| PT 773 | Internship B | 8 |
| Fall II/Spr I - 8 weeks | 8 units | |
| PT 775 | Internship C | 8 |
| Year 3 - DPT III | 31 units | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring I - 6 weeks | 10 units | |
| PT 738 | Wellness and Nutrition | 3 |
| PT 764 | PTDDT VII—Clinical Case Studies | 2 |
| PT 774 | Capstone I | 2 |
| PT 768 | Administration | 3 |
| Spring II - 9 weeks | 11 units | |
| PT 787 | Residency I* | 6 |
| PT 790 | Physical Diagnosis Screening | 5 |
| Summer - 9 weeks | 6 units | |
| PT 789 | Residency II | 6 |
| PT 787 | Residency I* | 6 |
| Fall I - 9 weeks | (3) units | |
| PT 776 | Capstone II | 2 |
| PT 792 | Professional Portfolio | 1 |
| PT 789 | Residency II* | 6 |
| PT 787 | Residency I* | 6 |
| Fall II - 6 weeks | 6 units | |
| PT 789 | Residency II | 6 |
*PT 787 and PT 789 are offered multiple terms, however students only need to register for them the term they are taking the class.
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
