New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development 18 courses 36 total credits
The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) for Practicing Physical Therapist Program is designed to educate professional physical therapists who are knowledgeable, self-assured, adaptable, reflective, humanistic, and service-oriented and who, by virtue of critical thinking, lifelong learning, and ethical values, render independent judgments concerning patient/client needs. The DPT for Practicing Physical Therapists Program enables currently practicing, licensed physical therapists to upgrade their clinical knowledge and skills to todayโs entry-level professional doctoral degree. Practicing physical therapists who were educated at the certificate, baccalaureate, or masterโs level have the opportunity to increase their knowledge and skills in the areas of anatomy, exercise science, physical therapist examinations and interventions, business practices, and critical inquiry. Upgrading the knowledge and skill of practicing physical therapists to the doctoral level (DPT) enables them to better serve their patients and clients. Admission to graduate programs in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development requires the following minimum components:
Content Area 1: Choose 16 to 28 credits
Content Area 2: Choose 2 to 6 credits
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PT-GE 2286 | Critical Inquiry/Clin Decision Making I | 2 |
| PT-GE 2287 | Crit Inquiry/Clin Dcsn Making II (Case Study) | 2 |
| PT-GE 2288 | Crit Inquiry/Clin Decsn Making III | 2 |
| Total | 2-6 credits | |
Content Area 3: 4 Credits
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PT-GE 2295 | Bus Pract/Rembrsmnt/Mrkt Tech Mngmt/Care Del Sys | 4 |
| Total | 4 credits | |
Content Area 4: Choose 2 to 14 credits
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PT-GE 2227 | Principles of Exercise | 3 |
| PT-GE 2229 | Fitness Theor/Practice | 2 |
| PT-GE 2225 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| PT-GE 2220 | Kinesiology/Biome/Ergon | 5 |
| Total | 2-14 credits | |
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