Academic Catalog
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The mission of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) program is to educate exceptional future physical therapists, promote student and faculty scholarship, and to actively engage in clinical practice and professional service. Graduates of the physical therapy program are mature, critical thinkers prepared for independent practice and leadership, and able to adapt to the changing health care environment. Faculty and students contribute to advancement of evidence-based practice and scholarship of teaching and learning. Excellence in clinical practice and professional service is embedded throughout the curriculum and community-based activities.
The D.P.T. program at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) 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: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If need to contact the program/institution directly, please call 239-590-7530 or email at rsillevis@fgcu.edu.
See program website at URL listed above.
- Students must follow a Program of Study approved by the faculty.
- Students must receive a grade of "B" ("S" if applicable) or better on all courses within the program curriculum.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all coursework in the program.
- A student must perform at the appropriate level of generic abilities and criteria as outlined in the Professional Behaviors Plan.
- Students must provide evidence of immunizations, CPR/AED and First Aid certification, health insurance, professional liability insurance coverage and criminal background checks as detailed in the Program's Student Guidebook.
- Successfully complete a cumulative personal /professional portfolio.
- Successfully complete all Clinical Education Courses.
- Complete Psychomotor Skills Log.
- Submit an application for graduation by the semester deadline listed in the FGCU Academic Calendar.
- Meet all FGCU Graduate Student requirements for graduation.
- Additional progression requirements as outlined in the Program’s Student Guidebook.
- Students must register for a minimum of one credit during the semester in which they apply for graduation.
- Earn more than 50% of the credits toward the degree through FGCU.
- Earn a minimum of 115 credits.
- Required Courses in the Major (105 credits)
PHT 5109 Movement Science I (6)
PHT 5109L Movement Science I Laboratory (2)
PHT 6393 Movement Science II (6)
PHT 6393L Movement Science II Lab (2)
PHT 6395 Movement Science III (4)
PHT 6395L Movement Science III Lab (1)
PHT 5353 MDP I: Intro to Pharm & Imaging (2)
PHT 7070 MDP II: Diagnostic Imaging (3)
PHT 7352 MDP III: Applied Pharm for PT (3)
PHT 6009 MDP IV: Diagnostic Testing (3)
PHT 5205C Intro to PT Practice (2)
PHT 6394 Physical Therapy Practice I (2)
PHT 6394L PT Practice I Laboratory (2)
PHT 6396 Physical Therapy Practice II (3)
PHT 6396L PT Practice II Laboratory (2)
PHT 6397 Physical Therapy Practice III (3)
PHT 6397L PT Practice III Laboratory (2)
PHT 6398 Physical Therapy Practice IV (5)
PHT 6398L PT Practice IV Laboratory (2)
PHT 7390 Physical Therapy Practice V (5)
PHT 7390L PT Practice V Laboratory (2)
PHT 7399C Physical Therapy Practice VI (2)
PHT 6026 PDS I: Intro to Physical Therapy (2)
PHT 6412 PDS II: Teaching and Learning (3)
PHT 6413 PDS III: Sociocultural Influences (3)
PHT 6527 PDS IV:Mgmt Leadership/Entrep. (3)
PHT 6507 PDS V: Medical Spanish for PT (1)
PHT 7528 PDS VI: Legal/Ethical HC Policy (3)
PHT 7529 PDS VII: Prep for Profession (2)
PHT 5860 Introductory Clinic Experience (1)
PHT 6822 App PT-Clinical Education I (3)
PHT 6941 Clinical Education II (3)
PHT 6942 Clinical Education III (3)
PHT 7946 App Pt-Clinical Education IV (3)
PHT 7947 App PT-Clinical Education V (3)
PHT 5016 Prof Writing & Lit Review (2)
PHT 6606 App PT Critical Inquiry (3)
PHT 6607 App PT Applied Crit Inquiry (3) - Restricted Electives in the Major (10 credits)
Select one of the following:
PHT 6906 Independent Study I (3)
PHT 6971 Independent Research I (3)
Select one of the following:
PHT 6907 Independent Study II (2)
PHT 6972 Independent Research II (2)
Select one of the following:
PHT 7908 Independent Study III (2)
PHT 7973 Independent Research III (2)
Select one of the following:
PHT 7909 Independent Study IV (2)
PHT 7974 Independent Research IV (2)
Select one of the following:
PHT 7910 Independent Study V (1)
PHT 7975 Independent Research V (1)
