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 |
|---|
| AHPT 6321 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Shoulder Complex |
| AHPT 6322 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Elbow & Forearm |
| AHPT 6323 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Wrist & Hand |
| AHPT 6324 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Hip Complex |
| AHPT 6325 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Knee Complex |
| AHPT 6326 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Ankle & Foot |
| Spine Topic |
|---|
| AHPT 6327 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Upper C Spine |
| AHPT 6328 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Lower C Spine |
| AHPT 6329 Advanced Clinical Practice for the CTJ & TOS |
| AHPT 6330 Advanced Clinical Practice for the Thoracic Spine & Ribs |
| AHPT 6331 Advanced Clinical Practice for Acute Lumbosacral Pain |
| AHPT 6332 Advanced Clinical Practice for Recurrent & Chronic LS Pain |
| Core Academic Courses |
| AHPT 6404 Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Screening |
| AHPT 6317 Radiological Anatomy |
| Elective Courses |
|---|
| 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 of Pain |
| AHPT 6313 Biomechanics in Orthopaedics |
| AHPT 6314 Motor Control in Orthopaedics |
| AHPT 6319 Seminar in Contemporary Topics for Autonomous Practice |
| Research Track Courses |
|---|
| AHPT 7301 Seminar in Clinical Research Design |
| AHPT 7406 Parametric Statistics |
| Education Track Courses |
|---|
| AHPT 7404 Educational Evaluation in Allied Health |
| AHPT 7305 Curriculum Design & Teaching in Allied Health |
| Clinical Project Courses |
|---|
| AHPT 7000 Clinical Project |
| AHPT 7104 Clinical Project Presentation |