What to Expect from Our Curriculum

The curriculum provides a comprehensive background in the art and science of physical therapy and prepares graduates to sit for the national physical therapy exam (NPTE®). To help prepare graduates to meet the challenges of modern physical therapy practice, our program:

• Emphasizes professional development, critical thinking, and effective communication.
• Prepares students as generalists.
• Includes 35 weeks of full-time clinical internships distributed across four supervised clinical education experiences, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in various practice environments both locally and nationally.

Student Learning Objectives

• First Year: Students build a foundational understanding of human anatomy, movement science, and essential professional skills such as interpersonal communication, clinical observation, and teaching. Coursework includes immersive studies in gross anatomy with cadaver dissections, neuroanatomy, musculoskeletal evaluation, and clinical physiology.
• Second Year: Integrates advanced topics such as pharmacology, neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pediatric physical therapy, and diagnostic imaging. Students also participate in their first supervised clinical education experiences, applying classroom knowledge to real-world patient care in diverse clinical settings.
• Third Year: students focus on specialized areas of physical therapy, including women’s health, balance and vestibular rehabilitation, and cardiopulmonary care.