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 complete a clinical dissertation focused on clinical teaching or research.
AVAILABLE COURSES
Extremity Topic
| Course Designation |
Credit Hours |
| HPPT 6321 Advanced Musculoskeletal Management for the Shoulder Complex |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6324 Advanced Musculoskeletal Management for the Hip Complex |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6325 Advanced Musculoskeletal Management for the Knee Complex |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6326 Advanced Musculoskeletal Management for the Ankle & Foot |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6336 Advanced Musculoskeletal Management for the Elbow/Forearm, Wrist, and Thumb
Complex |
3 hours |
Spine Topics
| Course Designation |
Credit Hours |
| HPPT 6333 Advanced Musculoskeletal Management for the Cervical Spine |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6334 Advanced Musculoskeletal Mgmt. for the Thoracic Spine, Ribs, & Thoracic
Outlet Syndrome |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6329 Advanced Musculoskeletal Mgmt. for the for Lumbosacral Disorders |
3 hours |
Advanced Soft Tissue Management Topics
| Course Designation |
Credit Hours |
| HPPT 6340 Advanced Soft Tissue Management: Fascial Diagnosis and Treatment |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6341 Advanced Soft Tissue Management: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6342 Advanced Soft Tissue Management: Topics in Dry Needling |
3 hours |
Functional Evaluation and Management Topics
| Course Designation |
Credit Hours |
| HPPT 6360 Functional Evaluation and Management of the Upper Quarter |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6361 Functional Evaluation and Management of the Lower Quarter |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6362 Functional Evaluation and Management of Persistent Pain |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6363 Advanced Therapeutic Exercise |
3 hours |
Core Courses
| Course Designation |
Credit Hours |
| HPPT 6304 Medical Screening for Rehabilitation Sciences |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6317 Diagnostic Imaging |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6314 Motor Control in Orthopaedics |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6110 Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (Required for Bachelor’s) |
1 hour |
Elective Courses
| Course Designation |
Credit Hours |
| HPPT 6303 Basic & Applied Science in Orthopaedics |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6305 Updates in Orthopaedics Surgical Management |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6310 Performance Enhancement and Resiliency |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6311 Clinical Studies in Anatomy (a lab course) |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6312 Neuroscience of Pain |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6313 Biomechanics in Orthopaedics |
3 hours |
| HPPT 6319 Seminar in Contemporary Topics for Autonomous Practice |
3 hours |
Research Track Courses
| Course Designation |
Credit Hours |
| HPPT 7201 Introduction to Statistical Analysis |
2 hours |
| HPPT 7306 Advanced Statistics in Health Professions |
3 hours |
| HPPT 7301 Seminar in Clinical Research Design |
3 hours |
Teaching Track Courses
| Course Designation |
Credit Hours |
| HPPT 7201 Introduction to Statistical Analysis |
2 hours |
| HPPT 7304 Educational Evaluation in Health Professions |
3 hours |
| HPPT 7305 Curriculum Design & Teaching in Health Professions |
3 hours |
Clinical Dissertation Courses
| Course Designation |
Credit Hours |
| HPPT 7000 Clinical Dissertation Project |
3 hours |
| HPPT 7104 Clinical Dissertation Project Presentation |
1 hour |
