Physical Therapy Doctor of Science
Curriculum
ScD CURRICULUM
During the course of study, Sc.D. students will attend courses on long weekends. During these courses they will participate in both lecture and laboratory experiences. Courses will be enhanced with web-based curriculum components that include reading assignments, interactive sessions, Website links, and case studies. Students in the Sc.D. Program will participate in clinical mentoring sessions and complete a clinical project focused on clinical teaching or research.
AVAILABLE CLINICAL COURSES
| Extremity Topic |
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| AHPT 6201 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Shoulder |
| AHPT 6202 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Elbow |
| AHPT 6203 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Wrist & Hand |
| AHPT 6204 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Hip |
| AHPT 6205 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Knee |
| AHPT 6206 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Ankle & Foot |
| Spine Topic |
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| AHPT 6207 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Upper C Spine |
| AHPT 6208 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Lower C Spine |
| AHPT 6209 Advanced Clinical Practice for the CTJ & TOS |
| AHPT 6210 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Thoracic Spine |
| AHPT 6211 Advanced Clinical Practice for the SIJ & L Spine I |
| AHPT 6212 Advanced Clinical Practice for Lumbar Spine II |
| Clinical Internship |
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| AHPT 6213 Clinical Internship I |
| AHPT 6214 Clinical Internship II |
| AHPT 6215 Research Internship I |
| APHT 6216 Research Internship II |
| Core Academic Courses |
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| AHPT 6301 Issues in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy I |
| AHPT 6302 Issues in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy II |
| AHPT 6304 Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Screening |
| Elective Courses |
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| AHPT 6303 Basic & Applied Science in Orthopaedics |
| AHPT 6305 Updates in Orthopaedics Surgical Management |
| AHPT 6311 Clinical Studies in Anatomy (a lab course) |
| AHPT 6312 Neuroscience in Orthopaedics |
| AHPT 6313 Biomechanics in Orthopaedics |
| AHPT 6314 Motor Control in Orthopaedics |
| AHPT 6315 Advanced Health Care Administration |
| AHPT 6316 Marketing in Outpatient Physical Therapy |
| AHPT 6317 Radiological Anatomy |
| AHPT 6318 Musculoskeletal Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain |
| AHPT 6319 Seminar in Contemporary Topics for Autonomous Practice |
| Research Track Courses |
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| AHPT 7301 Seminar in Clinical Research Design |
| AHPT 7406 Parametric Statistics |
| Education Track Courses |
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| AHPT 7404 Educational Evaluation in Allied Health |
| AHPT 7305 Curriculum Design & Teaching in Allied Health |
| Clinical Project Courses |
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| AHPT 7000 Clinical Project |
| AHPT 7104 Clinical Project Presentation |