Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy Pathway
Curriculum
The Transitional DPT program curriculum requires the completion of 27 semester credit hours. The curriculum consists of a set of required courses and a variety of elective courses. Courses are taught online and most courses will be taught once per year to facilitate completion of the curriculum. Travel will be required only if a student chooses an elective from the Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy course work as an elective. Students are required to successfully complete at least two courses within each academic year. Each student will work with the program director to establish a degree plan upon admission to the program that is flexible and designed to best meet the student’s professional interests and goals. Most students should expect to complete the curriculum in 2 years and it is expected that course work will be completed in no more than four years.
| Core Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| AHPT 8361 Professional Development | 3 hours |
| AHPT 8362 Health and Wellness Promotion | 3 hours |
| AHPT 8363 Screening and Differential Diagnosis | 3 hours |
| AHPT 8364 Diagnostic Imaging | 3 hours |
| AHPT 8365 Evidence-Based Practice | 3 hours |
| AHPT 8366 Clinical Application of Pharmacology | 3 hours |
| AHPT 8367 Business Concepts for Physical Therapists | 3 hours |
| Total Hours | 21 hours |
| Elective Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| AHPT 8371 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Practice | 3 hours |
| AHPT 8372 Neuromuscular Physical Therapy Practice | 3 hours |
| AHPT 8373 Pediatric Physical Therapy Practice | 3 hours |
| AHPT 8374 Women's Physical Therapy Practice | 3 hours |
| AHPT 8375 Integumentary Physical Therapy Practice | 3 hours |
| Total Hours | 15 hours |
| Selected courses from the Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy or the Clinical Practice Management curricula may be chosen as part of the degree plan with prior approval of the Program Director. Electives chosen from the ScD curriculum will include a weekend contact session in Lubbock. | |