***Beginning fall 2017, the doctor of physical therapy (D.P.T.) degree is offered exclusively through the School of Health Professions (SHP). Please reference their catalog at http://shp.rutgers.edu/general/virtualCatalog/index.html for the most current information about the program.***
The doctor of physical therapy degree is offered concurrently with the School of Health Professions (SHP). Students must complete 110 credits in order to earn the joint degree. Students must comply with all program policies while enrolled and assume costs for the program and scheduled clinical internships. Students must complete an acceptable capstone project under the direction of a faculty adviser and perform satisfactorily on a comprehensive examination. Students must complete all scheduled clinical internships and required medical examinations. The program plan is as follows:
Year One
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Credits
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56:742:501 Foundations I
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1
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56:742:502 Foundations II
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2
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56:742:503 Foundations III
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3
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56:742:505 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy I
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3
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56:742:507 Exercise Science
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2
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56:742:510 Human Anatomy
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5
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56:742:511 Kinesiology and Biomechanics
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5
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56:742:513 Medical Considerations in Rehabilitation I
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3
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56:742:514 Medical Considerations in Rehabilitation II
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2
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56:742:516 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy I
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3
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56:742:517 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy I
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5
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56:742:522 Neurological Physical Therapy I
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4
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56:742:540 Neuroscience
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4
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Total Credits
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42
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Year Two
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56:742:603 Pediatrics
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3
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56:742:604 Prosthetics and Orthotics
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2
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56:742:605 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy II
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2
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56:742:610 Complementary Therapies
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1
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56:742:614 Scientific Inquiry in Physical Therapy
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3
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56:742:615 Management I
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2
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56:742:616 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy II
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2
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56:742:617 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy II
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4
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56:742:618 Medical Considerations in Rehabilitation III
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2
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56:742:619 Clinical Education I
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3
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56:742:622 Neurological Physical Therapy II
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4
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56:742:625 Clinical Education II
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4
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56:742:630 Professional Issues I
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2
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56:742:631 Professional Issues II
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1
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56:742:633 Applied Research I
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2
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56:742:634 Applied Research II
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1
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56:742:643 Geriatrics
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2
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Total Credits
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40
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Year Three
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56:742:701 Differential Diagnosis/Medical Screening
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2
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56:742:702 Education
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2
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56:742:705 Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Therapy III
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1
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56:742:715 Management II
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2
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56:742:716 Wellness/Fitness/Health
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2
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56:742:717 Medical Considerations in Rehabilitation IV
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2
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56:742:720 Special Topics in Physical Therapy
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1
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56:742:729 Clinical Education III
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8
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56:742:731 Professional Issues III
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2
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56:742:735 Applied Research III
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1
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56:742:749 Clinical Education IV
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5
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Total Credits
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28
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