Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences—Physical Therapy Pathway (BS/DPT)Variations on this sample curriculum are possible. Please see the University Catalog for a detailed description of the program curriculum. Current students should refer to their program evaluation when registering for courses.
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
Year I Fall |
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| BIO 151/150L | Biology I: Cell & Molecular Biology (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 131/L | Chemical Principles I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| MAT 151 | Calculus I | 3 |
| LIB 133 | Introduction to Social Sciences: Identity, Power and Society | 3 |
| LIB 111 | Expository Writing I | 3 |
| ITM 101 | Introduction to the Major | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 18 | |
Year I Spring |
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| BIO 152/L | Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| CHE 132/L | Chemical Principles II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| MAT 152 | Calculus II | 3 |
| LIB 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| LIB 112 | Expository Writing II | 3 |
| HSC 110 | Introduction to Health Sciences Seminar | 1 |
| Total Semester Hours | 18 | |
Summer (Year I or II) |
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| MAT 261 | Statistics | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 3 | |
Year II Fall |
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| HSC 301 | Health Promotion | 3 |
| BEH 352 | Human Development through the Life Cycle | 3 |
| LIB 220 | Interpersonal Communication for Health Professionals | 3 |
| LIB 512 | Healthcare Ethics | 3 |
| HSC 210 | Health Sciences Seminar II | 1 |
| Social Science (SSC) Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
Year II Spring |
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| HSC 401 | Public Health and Policy | 3 |
| BIO 255/L | Medical Microbiology (w/lab) | 4 |
| BEH 250 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PSB 320 | Intro to Healthcare Delivery | 3 |
| Humanities (HUM) Elective | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 16 | |
Year III Fall |
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| HSC 470 | Health Sciences Practicum | 3 |
| HSC 310 | Healthcare Informatics | 3 |
| HSC 320 | Writing for Health Sciences Professionals | 3 |
| BIO 351/L | Advanced Anatomy & Physiology I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| PHY 270/272L | Foundations of Physics I (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 17 | |
Year III Spring |
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| HSC 410 | Health Research Methods | 3 |
| SSC 495 | Evolution of the Health Professions | 3 |
| PHY 274/L | Foundations of Physics II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 352/L | Advanced Anatomy & Physiology II (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| BIO 345O/L | Exercise Physiology (w/ Lab) | 4 |
| Total Semester Hours | 18 | |
| Total Three Year Semester Hours | 106 | |
View the Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum.