Conceptual Organization Curricular Component Curricular Role Specific Courses Scientific Foundations These courses in the basic sciences provide fundamental knowledge related to normal and abnormal human structure, function and response to injury and disease. They enhance the studentís ability to make quantitative and qualitative observations and facilitate understanding of the clinical sciences. Anatomy Neuroscience Histology and Pathology Kinesiology & Biomechanics I & II Applied Physiology Movement Science Pharmacology Advanced Biomechanics Clinical Sciences These courses provide laboratory and practical learning experiences, which build on scientific foundations. Students acquire skills to examine, evaluate and prepare a plan of care for individuals served. Students develop the knowledge necessary for understanding, presenting rationale for and applying intervention strategies. Critical decision making and the principles of evidence-based practice are integrated throughout these courses. The advanced seminar courses allow students to gain greater knowledge and skill in a clinical area of interest. Course formats include lecture, laboratory, small group interactions, case studies, problem-solving sessions and patient and classroom demonstrations. Examination & Evaluation PT Procedures Concepts in Therapeutic Exercise Physical Modalities Management of Integumentary Impairements Medical Screening Diagnostic Imaging PT Management of Cardiopulmonary Conditions I, II PT Management of Orthopedic Conditions I, II, III PT Management of The Adult with Neurological Conditions  I, II, III PT Management Pediatric Conditions I, II Geriatrics Prosthetics & Orthotics Health Education & Promotion in PT Practice Topics in Advanced Cardiopulmonary PT Topics in Advanced Orthopedics Topics in Advanced Adult Neuro Rehabilitation Topics in Advanced Pediatrics Critical Exploration These courses are designed to develop skills necessary for evidence-based practice and to assist the students to analyze interventions within a disablement framework from multiple perspectives. Students explore an area of interest and specialization culminating in a capstone project, which meets peer review criteria for publication or presentation. Honors research allows for a more intensive research experience. Theory and Application in PT Research Clinical Case Management Seminar I, II, III Capstone Project Advisement I, II, III, IV, V &  Presentation Honors Research Option Professional Issues Students are introduced to the profession of physical therapy and the roles and responsibilities they and other health care professionals assume in today is health care system. These courses assist in development of clinical reasoning skills related to professional and legal judgments as initial preparation for transition into the clinical environment. Professional Development I, II, III Psychosocial Adaptation to Illness & Disability Integration into The Workplace Health Care Systems & Management Students are provided with knowledge of health care systems and the role of physical therapy in the provision of health care in various practice settings and as a foundation for individualized comprehensive healthcare. Issues & Approaches in Health Policy Business & Marketing for PT Practice Electives Designed to supplement the Clinical Sciences, these courses afford the students the opportunity to study highly specialized areas of clinical practice with faculty or clinician mentors. (The listing is not inclusive and electives are developed based on students' interests.) Teaching Practicum in Anatomy Cerviogenic Headaches, Chronic Pain &  Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Complementary Therapeutic Approaches Performance Physical Therapy Rehabilitation of The Athlete Women's Health Hand Rehabilitation Foot & Ankle Rehabilitation Soft Tissue Massage Clinical Experiences Collective experiences provide opportunities in direct patient care, teaching and administrative activities under the supervision of a physical therapist. The student integrates clinical skills developed in the curriculum with various patient populations. Upon completion of the clinical experiences, the student functions independently in clinical practice. Clinical Mentorship Clinical Education I, II Clinical Internship

Progression of Curriculum Components Across the Curriculum

Curricular Component Year I Year II Year III Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Summer Fall Spring Scientific Foundations X X X X Clinical Sciences X X X X X X X Critical Exploration X X X X X X Professional Issues X X X X Health Care Systems & Management X Electives X X Clinical Experiences X X X