Upon acceptance into the Physical Therapy Program, the Graduate College will develop a degree plan in consultation with the Physical Therapy Graduate Advisor. A copy will be provided to the student and the program. The degree program includes all courses required for successful completion of the program--99 credit hours. The Texas State University DPT Curriculum meets state educational requirements for professional licensure in all states.
Summer I (10 credits) | Fall I (14 credits) | Spring I (15 credits) |
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PT 7114 Professional Issues | PT 7125 Clinical Decision Making I | PT 7130 Clinical Ed Orientation |
PT 7116 Health Promotion & Wellness I | PT 7326 Neuroscience I | PT 7135 Clinical Decision Making II |
PT 7211 Anatomy I | PT 7327 Research in Physical Therapy I | PT 7231 Anatomy II - Spine |
PT 7312 Patient Care Skills I | PT 7328 Exam Techniques | PT 7333 Body Systems II |
PT 7313 Body Systems I | PT 7428 Therapeutic Interventions | PT 7336 Neuroscience II |
PT 7539 Musculoskeletal I |
Summer II (13 credits) | Fall II (12-13 credits) | Spring II (13-14 credits) |
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PT 7241 Anatomy III | PT 7150 Directed Clinical | PT 7150 Directed Clinical |
PT 7346 Neuroscience III | PT 7155 Clinical Decision Making III | PT 7165 Clinical Decision Making IV |
PT 7347 Research in Physical Therapy II | PT 7251 Anatomy IV | PT 7263 Body Systems III |
PT 7549 Musculoskeletal II | PT 7356 Neuroscience IV | PT 7268 Advanced Therapeutic Interventions |
PT 7559 Musculoskeletal III | PT 7364 Management Issues | |
PT 7157 Research III | PT 7462 Patient Care Skills II | |
PT 7176 Health Promotion & Wellness II |
Summer III (6 credits) | Fall III (8 credits) | Spring III (7 credits) |
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PT 7190 Independent Study | PT 7480 Clinical Ed II | PT 7197 Research |
PT 7274 Special Issues in PT | PT 7481 Clinical Ed III | PT 7690 Clinical Ed IV |
PT 7370 Clinical Ed I |
The Department of Physical Therapy’s intent is to educate competent entry-level generalist physical therapists who can examine, evaluate, manage, and treat the general population of acute and rehabilitation patients in contemporary healthcare settings. To successfully complete both the didactic and clinical components of the program, entering students must possess specific intellectual and physical abilities, referred to as “Technical Standards”. These standards represent the minimum expected and essential abilities stipulated by the faculty for graduation from the program and performance of entry-level practice.
Prospective students are expected to review these standards prior to applying for admission into the program. Admission determinations are made on the assumption that each applicant meets these standards with or without reasonable accommodation. The Department acknowledges the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and encourages prospective students to contact the Department and/or the Texas State Office of Disability Services with any questions regarding whether they meet the Technical Standards.
The Department’s Technical Standards are divided into five sections and are listed below for thoughtful consideration:
Section 1 - Behavioral and Social Abilities
Students must demonstrate:
Section 2 – Cognitive Abilities
Students must demonstrate:
Section 3 – Communication
Students must demonstrate:
Section 4 – Observation
Students must demonstrate:
Section 5 – Psychomotor Skills
Students must demonstrate: