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Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Degree Requirements

The College of Health and Human Services 鈥痯rofessional doctoral degree in Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) is designed for students who have completed a bachelor鈥檚 degree in any major and specific prerequisite coursework. The curriculum employs a systems approach, with emphasis on the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses:

A. Basic Sciences (10 Hours)

  • Gross Anatomy I (2)
  • Gross Anatomy I Laboratory (1)
  • Gross Anatomy I Laboratory (1)
  • Gross Anatomy II Laboratory (1)
  • Physiology of Disease I (2)

B. Physical Therapy (94 Hours)

  • Patient Management I (1)
  • Patient Management I Laboratory (2)
  • Movement Analysis I (2)
  • Movement Analysis I Laboratory (1)
  • Integrative Physical Therapy Seminar I (1)
  • Patient Management II (2)
  • Patient Management II Laboratory (1)
  • Movement Analysis II (2)
  • Movement Analysis II Laboratory (1)
  • Patient Management III Lecture (2)
  • Pharmacology for Physical Therapy (2)
  • Psychomotor Development Throughout the Lifespan (3)
  • Evidence Informed Practice I (2)
  • Exercise Physiology (2)
  • Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1)
  • Clinical Orthopedics I (2)
  • Clinical Orthopedics I Laboratory (1)
  • PA Lab (1)
  • PA in PT (1)
  • Clinical Orthopedics II (2)
  • Clinical Orthopedics Laboratory II (1)
  • Integrative Physical Therapy Seminar IV (1)
  • Preparation for Clinical Experiences in Physical Therapy I (2)
  • Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy (3)
  • Neuroscience Therapeutics I (2)
  • Neuroscience Therapeutics Laboratory I (1)
  • Interaction and Education for Patient Care (3)
  • Integumentary Physical Therapy (3)
  • Neuroscience Therapeutics II (2)
  • Neuroscience Therapeutics Laboratory II (1)
  • Ethical, Leadership, and Policy Dimensions of Physical Therapy (3)
  • Orthotics and Prosthetics (2)
  • Physical Therapy in the Healthcare Team (2)
  • Imaging for Physical Therapists (2)
  • Physical Therapy Management of Medical/Surgical (2)
  • Comprehensive Patient Management (3)
  • Wellness and Human Performance (3)
  • Integrative Physical Therapy Seminar V (1)
  • Integrative Physical Therapy Seminar VI (1)
  • Preparation for Clinical Experiences in Physical Therapy II (1)
  • Applied Research in Physical Therapy (2)
  • Integrative Physical Therapy Seminar VII (1))
  • Clinical Experience IV (6)

Students will be required to complete the following new courses:

  • Clinical Experience I (3)
  • PHYT 7754 Management of Chronic and Vascular Conditions I Laboratory
  • PHYT 7763 Management of Chronic and Vascular Conditions II Laboratory
  • Current Issues in Physical Therapy (2)
  • Clinical Experience III (4)

In addition to completing the required courses, students must also:

satisfactorily complete all clinical internships in a variety of settings; and
complete and present a graduate research project.

Total - 104 Hours

DPT Advisor
Dr. David Diers, Department Chair
Phone: 708.235.2232
Email: ddiers@govst.edu
Office Location: G185