Physical Therapy Curriculum: First Year - Class of 2026
For course descriptions, see Health Science Center Bulletin.
| Summer | Credits |
| HAY 515 — Foundations of Kinesiology | 1.0 |
| HBA 540 — Human Anatomy for Physical Therapists | 5.0 |
| HAY 560 — Professional Practice I: Foundations | 1.5 |
| Total Credits | 7.5 |
| Fall | Credits |
| HAY 500 — Neuroscience for Physical Therapy | 4.0 |
| HAY 517 — Exercise Physiology | 1.0 |
| HAY 518 — Foundations of Exercise and Movement in PT | 3.5 |
| HAY 519 — Kinesiology | 4.5 |
| HAY 526 — Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology I | 4.5 |
| HAY 544 — Biophysical Agents in Physical Therapy | 3.0 |
| Total Credits | 20.5 |
| Spring | Credits |
| HAY 512 — Prosthetics and Orthotics in PT | 3.0 |
| HAY 552 — Research Methods for PTs | 3.0 |
| HAY 534 — Motor Learning and Motor Control | 3.0 |
| HAY 527 — Foundations of Patient Care | 4.0 |
| HAY 528 — Clinical Medicine and Pharmacology II | 5.0 |
| HAY 543 — Integumentary & Vascular Physical Therapy | 2.0 |
| Total Credits | 20.0 |
Physical Therapy Curriculum: Second Year - Class of 2026
| Fall | Credits |
| HAY 505 — Neurological Physical Therapy II | 2.0 |
| HAY 620 — Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy I | 2.0 |
| HAY 513 — Orthopedic Physical Therapy II | 2.0 |
| HAY 561 — Professional Practice II: Clinical Education | 1.5 |
| HAY 595 — Clinical Education I (full-time during last 8 weeks of the semester) | 8.0 |
| Total Credits | 15.5 |
| Spring | Credits |
| HAY 502 — Psychosocial Aspects of Disability | 2.0 |
| HAY 506 — Neurological Physical Therapy III | 4.5 |
| HAY 508 — Orthopedic Physical Therapy III | 4.0 |
| HAY 509 — Pediatric Physical Therapy | 4.5 |
| HAY 557 — Introduction to Evidence Based Practice | 1.5 |
| Total Credits | 16.5 |
Physical Therapy Curriculum: Third Year - Class of 2026
| Summer | Credits |
| HAY 692 — Clinical Education II | 9.0 |
| Total Credits | 9.0 |
| Fall | Credits |
| HAY 524 — Health, Wellness, and Prevention in PT | 2.0 |
| HAY 525 — Advanced Therapeutic Exercise | 3.0 |
| HAY 558 — Evidence Based Practice Seminar | 2.0 |
| HAY 621 — Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy II | 2.0 |
| HAY 545 — Ethics and Health Care for Physical Therapists | 2.0 |
| HAY 602 — Issues in Health Care Administration | 2.0 |
| HBA 542 — Advanced Human Anatomy for Physical Therapists | 0.0 |
| HAY 590 —Case Studies II | 1.0 |
| Total Credits | 14.0 |
| Spring (Modules 4-8) | Credits |
| HAY 693 — Clinical Education III | 8.0 |
| HAY 694 — Clinical Education IV | 10.0 |
| Total Credits | 18.0 |
Total Credits for Graduating Class of 2026 |
|
Classroom Credits |
93.5 |
Clinical Credits |
35 (35 weeks) |
Total |
128.5 |
