Below is the curriculum plan for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program by professional year. It is 8 consecutive semesters in duration and 105 credits.
Fall Semester Year 1
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Anatomy/Lab | 4 |
| Histology | 1 |
| Physiology (system focus) | 3 |
| Kinesiology-Biomechanics I/Lab | 4 |
| Essential Skills/Lab | 3 |
| Professional Practice Considerations I | 1 |
| Total Credits | 16 |
Spring Semester Year 1
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Kinesiology-Biomechanics II/Lab | 4 |
| Musculoskeletal Conditions I/Lab | 3 |
| Professional Practice Considerations II | 2 |
| Research I: Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| Diagnostic Imaging | 2 |
| Therapeutic Modalities/Lab | 3 |
| Total Credits | 17 |
Summer Semester Year 1
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Research II: Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Musculoskeletal Conditions II/Lab | 3 |
| Musculoskeletal Conditions III/Lab | 3 |
| Pharmacology | 2 |
| Neuroscience | 3 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
Fall Semester Year 2
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Exercise Physiology/Lab | 3 |
| Neuromuscular Conditions I | 3 |
| Medical/Surgical Conditions | 3 |
| Lifespan I: Pediatrics/Lab | 3 |
| Lifespan II: Geriatrics | 3 |
| Therapeutic Exercise/Lab | 3 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Spring Semester Year 2
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Neuromuscular Conditions II/Lab | 3 |
| Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Conditions/Lab | 3 |
| Professional Practice Considerations III | 2 |
| (Integrated) Clinical Education I (6 weeks) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 11 |
Summer Semester Year 2
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Neuromuscular Conditions III/Lab | 3 |
| Differential Diagnosis/Lab | 3 |
| Prosthetics-Orthotics/Lab | 2 |
| Professional Practice Considerations IV | 2 |
| Interprofessional Education Seminar | 1 |
| Total Credits | 11 |
Fall Semester Year 3
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Capstone I | 2 |
| Clinical Education II (8 weeks) | 4 |
| Clinical Education III (8 weeks) | 4 |
| Total Credits | 10 |
Spring Semester Year 3
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Capstone II | 2 |
| Clinical Education IV (12 weeks) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 8 |
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Colorado Mesa University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: [email protected]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 970-248-2266 or email [email protected].