ORIENTATION
PT 600 Introduction to Physical Therapy
Introduction to the profession of physical therapy, legal and ethical concepts affecting physical therapy practice, professional behavior, concepts of diversity, and medical terminology. (4)

FOUNDATIONS
ANAT 441 Gross Human Anatomy 
Functional and structural anatomy of the human body, including some aspects of embryology. Gross morphology and function of the human body. (5)
Laboratory: 9 hours per week

ANAT 414 Neuroanatomy 
Basic development and gross features of the central nervous system, motor, sensory, and integrative functional areas. (3)
Laboratory: 2 Hours Per Week

GCLS 500 Physiology
Lectures in human physiology. Emphasis is on an integrated approach to systems physiology. (3)

PhyB 341 Physiology 
Normal function of the human body at molecular, cell, tissue, organ, and system levels is examined. (5)

PT 605 Functional Histology
Basic embryology, epithelial tissue, integument, blood, muscle, connective tissue in development and methods of studying cells will be examined. Issues related to injury, repair, disease and disuse will be emphasized. (4)

PT 616 Biophysics
Application of physical properties to the human body and biological tissues. Clinical and diagnostic applications of Newtonian physics, tissue mechanics, dynamics, light, acoustics, electricity, heat and electromagnetic energy. Bioinstrumentation and diagnostic imaging. (4)
Laboratory: 4 Hours Per Week

PT 617 Joint Function and Movement
Assessment of motor performance: muscle performance and joint motion, function of joints; gait; functional movement patterns are examined. Introduction to movement disorders in patients with neurological and musculoskeletal pathologies. (4)
Laboratory: 4 Hours Per Week

PT 618 Posture and Movement Across the Lifespan
The general concepts pertaining to the normal control and learning of movement and posture, as well as the development of these abilities. (2)

PT 620 Clinical Applications
In this course students will be prepared to make decisions relative to their clinical learning and analyze professional decisions from multiple perspectives. (1)

PT 622 Psychosocial Theory and Practice I  
Prepares therapists to work with persons and families from diverse backgrounds, different cultures and a variety of socioeconomic groups. Concepts of culture and personal experience relevant to health, well-being, illness, disability, adaptation, and rehabilitation are discussed. (2)

PT 623 Psychosocial Theory and Practice II
Human behavior, cognition and development as it relates to physical therapy practice. Psychosocial adaptations to illness and physical dysfunction. The role of the therapist in working with patients with mental illnesses will be explored. (3)

PT 624 Therapeutic Applications
The laboratory course is designed to develop skill in the application of physical therapy modalities and procedures. (5)
Laboratory: 10 Hours Per Week

PT 629 Science in Practice Seminar I
The course presents an introduction to methods of scientific inquiry as they are applied to clinical problem solving. (3)

PT 630 Science in Practice Seminar II
Scientific inquiry will be applied to selected cases in clinical problem solving. (1)

MUSCULOSKELETAL
PT 631 Musculoskeletal Dysfunction I
Focus on the spine. Medical and surgical management of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Physical therapy management of musculoskeletal problems by region. Differences across the life span will be considered as will the therapist’s role in health promotion and screening. (5)
Laboratory: 4 Hours Per Week

PT 632 Musculoskeletal Dysfunction II
Focus on the extremities. Medical and surgical management of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. Physical therapy management of musculoskeletal problems by region. Prosthetics and orthotics (theory, principles, and clinical problem solving). Differences across the life span will be considered as will the therapist’s role in health promotion and screening. (5)
Laboratory: 4 Hours Per Week

NEUROMUSCULAR
PT 633 Neuromuscular Dysfunction I
Medical, surgical, and physical therapy management of persons with congenital neurological dysfunction. Normal motor development from a life span perspective and concepts of neuromuscular dysfunction utilizing a disablement framework. Management of infants in neonatal intensive care units. The therapist’s role in health promotion, screening, and early detection of developmental delays. (5)
Laboratory: 4 Hours Per Week

PT 634 Neuromuscular Dysfunction II
Medical, surgical, and physical therapy management of persons with acquired neurological dysfunction will be covered. Principles of motor learning, motor control, and life span motor development in the context of a disablement framework will be discussed. (5)
Laboratory: 4 Hours Per Week

ORGAN SYSTEMS
PT 635 Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction
Pathophysiology, medical management, physical therapy management and health promotion for persons with cardiopulmonary disorders will be examined. In addition, students will learn how to screen for disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. (4)
Laboratory: 4 Hours Per Week

PT 636 Applied Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology, medical management, physical therapy management and health promotion for persons with disorders of gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, endocrine, integumentary and autoimmune systems will be examined. In addition, students will learn how to screen for disorders of these systems that may be encountered during physical therapy practice. (4)
Laboratory: 2 Hours Per Week

PROFESSIONAL AND ADMINISTRATION
PT 625 Professional Development I
Overview of health care delivery systems with emphasis on the changing roles of physical therapists. The special roles and responsibilities of professionals will be discussed in the context of today’s society. (2)

PT 626 Professional Development II
An introduction to management theory and practice, health care economics, and methods of assuring quality. The role of the physical therapist as a supervisor will be examined and issues related to professional and legal responsibilities explored. Models of management and their relationships with changes in the health care system will be considered. (3)

PT 627 Professional Development III
Ethical and legal issues in practice are the focus of this course. Principles and practices of health planning and education and introduction to computer assisted management are also covered. (3; will change to 2 credits in 2009)

INTEGRATION
PT 628 Case Management in Physical Therapy Practice 
This course examines comprehensive patient care management strategies that address the physical therapy, medical and psychosocial needs of patients. (3)

PT 638 Integration and Assessment I
Integration and application of knowledge gained across the curriculum through the use of case examples. (1)

PT 639 Integration and Assessment II
Integration and application of knowledge gained across the curriculum through the use of case examples. (1)

CLINICAL FIELDWORK
PT 640 Clinical Internship I
A 2-week supervised practicum in a clinical setting to prepare for entry-level physical therapist practice. (2)

PT 641 Clinical Fieldwork I
17 weeks of full time supervised clinical experience. Application of physical therapy theory and clinical skills, as well as administrative, educational and supervisory skills. Practice areas to include: acute, rehabilitation/neurological, musculoskeletal, and atypical or unconventional settings and settings in which there is a need for physical therapists. Students will supervise first and second year physical therapy student clinical experiences. (15) (In 2008 the course will change to “Clinical Internship II.” It will run 12 weeks and carry 12 credit hours.)

PT 642 Clinical Fieldwork II
17 weeks of full time supervised clinical experience. Continuation of Clinical Fieldwork I. (15) (In 2008 the course will change to “Clinical Internship III”. It will run 12 weeks and carry 12 credit hours.)

PT 643 Clinical Fieldwork III
9 weeks of full time supervised clinical experience. Continuation of Clinical Fieldwork II. (8) (In 2009 the course will change to “Clinical Internship IV”. It will run 12 weeks and carry 12 credit hours.)