Pre-Physical Therapy Direct-Admit

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Curriculum

The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program is a three year, eight semesters program. It is divided into DPT Year I, DPT Year II, and III.

During DPT Year I, course work in physical therapy begins at the 5000 level. The 5000-level courses present the basic, behavioral, professional and applied science foundations for the 6000-and 7000-level courses in DPT Year II and III. For students that enter the program with direct admission status Bachelor’s degrees are awarded to those individuals satisfying all relevant Carroll undergraduate requirements at the conclusion of the senior year/DPT Year I.

At the conclusion of DPT Year I, students move into the graduate phase of the program, DPT Year II, where 6000-level (summer, fall and spring terms of year five) and 7000-level (summer, fall and spring terms of year six) courses in physical therapy are offered. Knowledge gained in each course is integrated throughout subsequent courses. Physical Therapy Program graduates participate in the University’s Commencement ceremony in May.

Year I

Fall Semester 15 Credits

PTH 5400 - Foundations of Professional Practice 2 Hour(s)
PTH 5401 - Statistical and Research Methods 3 Hour(s)
PTH 5404 - Biomechanics 2 Hour(s)
PTH 5404L - Biomechanics Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
PTH 5406 - Exercise Physiology 2 Hour(s)
PTH 5408 - Introduction to Patient Management 3 Hour(s)
PTH 5408L - Introduction to Patient Management Laboratory 0 Hour(s)

Spring Semester 15 Credits

PTH 5405 - Neuroscience 3 Hour(s)
PTH 5412 - Tests & Measures 3 Hour(s)
PTH 5413 - Clinical Anatomy 3 Hour(s)
PTH 5414 - Advanced Kinesiology 3 Hour(s)
PTH 5414L - Advanced Kinesiology Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
PTH 5416 - Therapeutic Exercise 4 Hour(s)
PTH 5416L - Therapeutic Exercise Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
PTH 5460 - Clinical Pathology 2 Hour(s)

Summary of Credits

Pre-Professional Phase 98 credits
Professional Year 1 30 credits

Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis with undergraduate major 128 credits

See the Carroll University Graduate Catalog for descriptions of Physical Therapy (PTH) courses in Year 2 and 3 of the Entry-level Physical Therapy Program.