Doctor of Physical Therapy – URI Curriculum
Curriculum
The URI Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is fully accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
The incoming class starting in June 2024 will complete a 2.5-year course of study. The planned curriculum for the incoming class (graduating December 2026) is here.
The current curriculum Class of 2026 (graduating May 2026) is as follows:
Year 1
Summer 1 |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHT 500 | Anatomy | 5 |
| PHT 501 | Applied Anatomy | 2 |
| PHT 505 | Intro to PT | 1 |
| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 8 total |
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Fall 1 |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHT 510 | Biomechanics | 5 |
| PHT 512 | Basic Evaluation I | 3 |
| PHT 518 | Communication & Education | 2 |
| PHT 532 | Physical Agents | 4 |
| PHT 600 | Foundations of Evidence Based Practice | 3 |
| PHT 611 | Integrated Clinical Experience I | 1 |
| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 18 total |
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Spring 1 |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHT 522 | Basic Evaluation II | 4 |
| PHT 536 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| PHT 550 | Musculoskeletal PT I | 5 |
| PHT 570 | Cardiopulmonary PT | 4 |
| PHT 576 | Broadening | 1 |
| PHT 610 | Evidenced Based Inquiry I | 1 |
| PHT 612 | Integrated Clinical Experience II | 1 |
| PHT 655 | Diagnostic Imaging | 2 |
| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 21 total |
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Year 2
Summer 2 |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHT 552 | Musculoskeletal II | 5 |
| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 5 total |
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Fall 2 |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHT 511 | Human Neuroscience | 5 |
| PHT 528 | Ethical/Legal | 3 |
| PHT 537 | Management/Administration | 2 |
| PHT 544 | Health Promotion | 2 |
| PHT 545 | Topics in Physical Therapy - Gender Issues | 2 |
| PHT 586 | Geriatrics | 2 |
| PHT 610 | Evidence Based Inquiry II | 2 |
| PHT 613 | Integrated Clinical Experience III | 1 |
| PHT 672 | Pharmacology | 2 |
| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 21 total |
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Spring 2 |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHT 538 | Management Practice | 2 |
| PHT 560 | Neurotherapeutics PT | 5 |
| PHT 574 | Sports Rehab | 2 |
| PHT 576 | Broadening | 1 |
| PHT 580 | Pediatrics | 2 |
| PHT 592 | Comprehensive Cases | 2 |
| PHT 605 | Special Topics | 2 |
| PHT 610 | Evidence Based Inquiry | 2 |
| PHT 614 | Integrated Clinical Experience IV | 1 |
| PHT 650 | Elective(s) | 2 |
| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 21 total |
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Year 3
Summer 3 |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHT 508 | Psychosocial Aspects of PT | 2 |
| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 2 total |
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Fall 3 - Spring 3 |
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
| PHT 575 (Fall) | Internship I | 4 |
| PHT 610 (Fall) | Physical Therapy Capstone | 1 |
| PHT 585 (Spring) | Internship II | 4 |
| PHT 595 (Spring) | Internship III | 4 |
| ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ 13 total |
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Course electives may include the following based upon availability:
- Advanced Manual Therapy
- Advanced Neurorehabilitation
- Advanced Orthopedics
- Advanced Pediatrics
- Strength & Conditioning
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Professional Licensure Disclosure
In accordance with the 2019 Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, URI hereby discloses only that the curriculum for this program meets the educational requirements for licensure as a Doctor of Physical Therapy in all U.S. States and Territories all U.S. States and Territories. The applicable licensing board in these states may impose additional non-educational requirements on candidates prior to granting a license (e.g., passing of an exam; obtaining a certificate; performing supervised clinical/practicum hours; etc.), and we encourage you to investigate those requirements with your licensing board.