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Athletic Training /Doctor of Physical Therapy
Combined Degree Program Curriculum

Professional Degree Curriculum : Seven Year Program

Year 1 - Pre-Professional Year

Fall 16 Credits Spring 18 Credits
030 Research & Information Skills 1 cr. 122 Etymology of Scientific Terms 3 cr.
101 Thinking & Writing Across the Curriculum 3 cr. 102 Imaginative Literature & Critical Writing 3 cr.
111 Biology I 3 cr. 100 Elements of Computer Science 2 cr.
113/L Biology I Lab

1 cr.

 XXX Social Justice Core 3 cr.
131/L Fundamentals of Chemistry w/Lab * 5 cr. 103 Intro to Psychology 3 cr.
XXX Creative Arts Core 3 cr. 112 Biology II 3 cr.
      114L Biology II Lab 1 cr.
*Fundamental Chemisty II/Lab and Physics II/Lab are required to be completed prior to entering the PT professional phase.

 Year 2 -Pre-Professional Year

Fall 17 Credits Spring 18 Credits
132 Basic Philosophy Quest.. 3 cr. 102 Public Speaking 3 cr.
207 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 cr. XXX Faith and Resoning Core 3 cr.
208 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1 cr. 225 Intro to Biostatistics 3 cr.
201/L Physics for Life Science I w/Lab 4 cr. 209 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 cr.
253 Health Care Ethics 3 cr. 210 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1 cr.
201/L Essential Concepts & Techniques in AT/Lab 3 cr. 202/L Pre-Professional Practicum in Athletic Training/Lab 2 cr.
      XXX Theology Core 3 cr.

Required PHYSICAL THERAPY COURSES

Required ATHLETIC TRAINING Courses

Year 3 - First Professional Year - Athletic Training

Fall 16 Credits Spring 16 Credits
315/L Human Anatomy/L 5/0 cr. 306/L Therapeutic Exercise & Reconditioning in AT/Lab 4/0 cr.
425/L Therapeutic Modalities/L

3/0 cr.

303/L Art & Science of Athletic Training 2/Lab 3/0 cr.
406W Psychosocial Issues In Healthcare 3 cr. 430/430L Prinicples of Research 3 cr.
302/L Art & Science of Athletic Training 1/Lab 3/0 cr. 437 Functional Kinesiology/Biomechanics 3 cr.
315 Athletic Training Practicum I 1 cr. 437L Funcitonal Kinesiology Biomechanics Lab 0 cr.
315 L Athletic Training Practicum I Lab 1 cr. 316 Athletic Training Practicum II 1 cr.
      316L Athletic Traininng Practicum II Lab 2 cr.
           


Year 4 : Second Professional Year - Athletic Training

Fall 17 Credits

 Spring 15 Credits
407W/L Physiology of Exercise/Lab 3/0 cr. 402W/L Nutrition and Weight Management in Sport/Lab 3/0 cr.
405 Health and Medicine 3 cr. 414 Medical Perspectives in Athletic Training 2 cr.
410 Athletic Training Practicum III 1 cr. 416/L Applied Science of Physical Performance/Lab 3/0 cr.
410L Athletic Training Practicum III Lab * 2 cr. 411 Athletic Training Practicum IV 2 cr.
421/L Applied Therapeutic Exercise/Lab 2/0 cr. 411L Athletic Training Practicum IV Lab* 1 cr.
412 Organization and Administration in AT 3 cr. 420 Topics in Pharmacology 3 cr.
XXX Global Diversity Core 3 301 POP I: Introduction to Physical Therapy 1 cr.
*Athletic Training Practicum III Lab and IV Lab fulfill the requirements of PT Clinical Education II.

Year 5 : First Professional Year - Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Fall 9 Credits Spring 12 Credits
535 Histology 1cr. 571 Anatomy II/Lab 4 cr.
580 Physiology I 3 cr. 581 Physiology II 4 cr.
560 POP II: Social & Cultural Issues 3 cr. 535 Psychology of Disability and Illness 3 cr.
547 Foundational Skills/L 3 cr. 421 POP III: Ethical, Moral & Legal Issues 1 cr.

Summer 5 Credits
508 Examination Methods/Lab 3 cr.
530 Topics in Research 2 cr.

Year 6 : Second Professional Year - Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Fall 15 Credits Spring 14 Credits
603 Neuroscience 4 cr. 520 Orthopedic Science III/L 3 cr.
518 Orthopedic Science I 3 cr. 521 Orthopedic Science IV/L 3 cr.
519 Orthopedic Science II 3 cr. 543 Clinical Neuroscience I/L 3 cr.
551 Medical Science I 3 cr. 552 Medical Science II 3 cr.
569 POP IV: Patient Care & Education 2 cr. 615 Prosthetics & Orthotics/L 2 cr.
           
           

Summer 15 Credits
510

Clinical Education I
(6 weeks)

 4 cr.
544 Clinical Neurologic Science II/L 3 cr.
564 Special Topics in Geriatrics 2 cr.
570 Ergonomics & Environmental Consideration/L 3 cr.
572 Pediatrics/L 3cr.

Year 7 : Third Professional Year - Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Fall 13 Credits Spring 10 Credits
601 Differential DX in PT 2 cr. 611 Clinical Education III 5 cr.
605 Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Science/L 3 cr. 612 Clinical Education IV 5 cr.
620 Clinical Neurologic Science III/L 3 cr.      
621 Clinical Neurologic Science IV/L

2 cr.

      
625 PT Management 3 cr.      
630 Grand Rounds 0 cr.      
           

Summer 9 Credits
613 Clinical Education V 9 cr.

 
   
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