The current PT program, which begins in the jun-ior year, may be changing to an entry level master’s program, effective Summer 2000. Those students plan-ning to apply for Summer 2000 admission should contact the dean’s office first to discuss status of the undergraduate program.
Physical therapy offers a challenging career for men and women who are interested in scientific and medical fields and who like to work with people. It requires knowledge in biological, physical and behav-ioral sciences such as psychology, gross and applied anatomy, physiology and pathology. It utilizes this knowledge in the application of current treatment philosophies and applied treatment modalities.
The physical therapist works
closely with the phy-sician, occupational therapist, nurse, speech language
pathologist, psychologist and other members of the health team as they
combine their skills and knowledge for the welfare of the
patient.
To be eligible to work as a physical therapist in Florida, a person must be licensed under the provisions of the Physical Therapy Practice Act, Florida Statutes, Chapter 486. State licensure for physical therapists is administered under the state of Florida’s Board of Physical Therapy. Examinations for licensure under this act currently are given three times annually.
The Master of Physical Therapy is awarded upon satisfactory completion of all requirements. This cur-riculum is accredited by the American Physical Ther-apy Association. Part of the academic requirements include successful completion of 22 weeks of field experience in facilities approved by the Department of Physical Therapy.
Course Sequence
This course sequence permits completion of gen-eral education requirements and physical therapy pre-requisites. Suggested course sequences may vary with AP or dual enrollment credit. Please consult a college adviser for a specific schedule. The SAT II is required for placement in CHM 2045.
Critical tracking courses appear in bold.
| FRESHMAN YEAR | |
| Semester 1 - Fall | Credits |
| Composition (GE) | 3 |
| CHM 2040 or CHM 2045 Chemistry (GE-P). | 3 |
| CHM 2045L* Chemistry Lab (GE-P) | 1 |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| Mathematics (GE) | 3 |
|
|
13 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• 3.0 overall GPA
• Complete chemistry (CHM 2040 or 2045)
| Semester 2 - Spring | Credits |
| CHM 2041* or CHM 2046**
Chemistry (GE-P). |
3 |
| CHM 2045Lor CHM 2046L**
Chemistry Lab (GE-P) |
1 |
| BSC 2010 Integrated Principles of
Biology 1 (GE-B). |
3 |
| BSC 2010L Integrated Principles of
Biology 1 Laboratory (GE-B) |
1 |
| PSY 2013 General Psychology (GE-S) | 3 |
| Elective. | 3 |
|
|
14 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• 3.25 overall GPA
• Complete chemistry (CHM 2040 and 2041, or 2046) and lab (2045L
or 2046L)
• Complete biology (BSC 2010) plus lab (BSC 2010L)
• Complete Psychology (PSY 2013)
• 3.25 overall GPA in chemistry & biology
* Students not placing into CHM 2045 must take CHM 2045L
with CHM 2041.
** CHM 2046 and lab must be completed before the fall semester of the
sophomore year.
| SOPHOMORE YEAR | |
| Semester 3 - Fall | Credits |
| BSC 2011 Integrated Principles of Biology II | 3 |
| BSC 2011L Integrated Principles of
Biology Laboratory. |
1 |
| PHY 2004 Applied Physics | 3 |
| PHY 2004L Applied Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| DEP 3053 Developmental Psychology (GE-S). | 3 |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
|
|
17 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• 3.5 overall GPA
• 3.5 overall prerequisite science GPA
• Complete psychology prerequisites PSY 2013 and DEP 3053
• Complete 5 prerequisite science courses (6 courses if your chemistry
sequence was 3 courses instead of 2). If you have not completed CHM 2046
and 2046L, take both this semester. You must also take PHY 2004 and 2004L
| Semester 4 - Spring | Credits |
| PHY 2005 Applied Physics. | 3 |
| PHY 2005L Applied Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| STA 2023 Introduction to Statistics (GE-M). | 3 |
| Humanities (GE) | 3 |
| PET2350C Applied Human Physiology. | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (GE) | 3 |
|
|
16 |
Critical Tracking Criteria:
• 3.5 overall GPA
• 3.5 overall prerequisite science GPA (chemistry, biology, physics
and physiology)
• Complete prerequisites, including chemistry (CHM 2040 and 2041,
or 2045; 2045L, 2046 and 2046L), biology (BSC
2010, 2010L, 2011 and 2011L), phys-ics (PHY 2004, 2004L,
2005 and 2005L), physiology (PET 2350C), psychology
(PSY 2013 and DEP 3053), statistics (STA 2122 or 3023)
• Complete all Gen Ed and Gordon Rule requirements
• Complete 60 cumulative credit hours
Grade of C required in every course. To qualify for the graduate year, a cumulative 3.0 GPA (B) is required by the end of the senior year.
| JUNIOR YEAR | |
| Semester 5 - Summer B | Credits |
| PHT 3001 Intro to Physical Therapy | 1 |
| PHT 3110C Anatomy I | 2 |
| PHT 4215 Soft Tissue Injury and Pain Management | 3 |
|
|
6 |
| Semester 6 - Fall | Credits |
| PHT 3111L Anatomy II | 3 |
| PHT 3122C Biomechanics of Basic Kinesiology | 3 |
| PHT 3133L Physical Therapy Assessment Skills | 3 |
| PHT 4155C Exercise Physiology. | 2 |
| PHT 4222C Therapeutic Exercise I | 1 |
|
|
12 |
| Semester 7 - Spring | Credits |
| PHT 3160C Neuroscience. | 4 |
| PHT 3306C Medical/Surgical Disorders. | 3 |
| PHT 3316 Orthopedic Evaluation and Treatment | 5 |
| PHT 4223C Therapeutic Exercise II | 2 |
|
|
14 |
| Semester 8 - Summer A/B | Credits |
| PHT 3824 Clinical Internship I | 6 |
|
|
6 |
| SENIOR YEAR Grade of C required in every course | |
| Semester 9 - Fall | Credits |
| PHT 4313C Neurological Evaluation and Treatment | 5 |
| HSC 4930 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
(Special Topics) |
3 |
| PHT 4517 Clinical Problem Solving | 1 |
| Elective. | 3 |
|
|
12 |
| Semester 10 - Spring | Credits |
| PHT 4234 Therapeutic Exercise III | 4 |
| PHT 4123C Applied Kinesiology | 3 |
| PHT 4371 Geriatrics. | 3 |
| PHT 4514 Ethics. | 3 |
|
|
13 |
|
|
123 |
| GRADUATE YEAR Grade of B required in every course | |
| Semester 1 - Summer A | Credits |
| PHT XXXX Pediatrcs. | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
|
|
6 |
| Summer B | Credits |
| PHT 5156 Exercise Physiology. | 3 |
| PHT XXXX Case Studies I: Methods | 3 |
|
|
6 |
| Semester 2 - Fall | Credits |
| PHT XXXX Clinical Internship. | 12 |
| Semester 3 - Spring | Credits |
| PHT XXXX Management and Supervision. | 3 |
| PHT XXXX Scientific Basis of PT Practice | 3 |
| PHT XXXX Case Studies II: Student Presentations. | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
|
|
12 |
|
|
36 |
|
|
159 |