This plan serves as an example for a student who has already acquired credits through a complimentary EIM program (residency, etc). Each academic plan will be tailored toward the individual with tuition/fees adjusted accordingly.
Semester 1//Spring
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
January – February | ||
| DSC 611 | Evidence-Based Physical Therapy Practice II | 1 |
| DSC 652 TA | Teaching Practicum – Management of Lumbopelvic Disorders | 1 |
OR | ||
| DSC 656 TA | Teaching Practicum – Management of Cervical and Thoracic Disorders | 1 |
March-April | ||
| DSC 654 TA | Teaching Practicum – Management of Lower Extremity Disorders | 1 |
OR | ||
| DSC 658 TA | Teaching Practicum – Management of Upper Extremity Disorders | 1 |
| TOTAL | 5 | |
Semester 1//Summer
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
May-June | ||
| DSC 621 | Pain Sciences and Psychosocial Implications in Musculoskeletal Care | 2 |
July-August | ||
| DSC 652 TA | Teaching Practicum – Management of Lumbopelvic Disorders | 1 |
OR | ||
| DSC 656 TA | Teaching Practicum – Management of Cervical and Thoracic Disorders | 1 |
| TOTAL | 4 | |
Semester 1//Fall
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
August-December | ||
| DSC 641 | OMPT Patient Management Framework/Adv. Clinical Decision Making | 6 |
November-December | ||
| DSC 612 | Introduction to OMPT and Professional Socialization | 1 |
| TOTAL | 7 | |
Semester 2//Spring
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
January-May | ||
| DSC 642 TA | Teaching Practicum – OMPT Patient Management Framework/Adv. Clinical Decision Making | 2 |
March-April | ||
| DSC 654 TA | Teaching Practicum – Management of Lower Extremity Disorders | 1 |
OR | ||
| DSC 658 TA | Teaching Practicum – Management of Upper Extremity Disorders | 1 |
| TOTAL | 4 | |
Semester 2//Summer
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
May-June | ||
| DSC 615 | Precision Based Exercise Prescription | 1 |
| DSC 630 | Lifestyle Medicine & Behavior Change in Musculoskeletal Care | 1 |
| TOTAL | 2 | |
Semester 2//Fall
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
September-October | ||
| DSC 767 | Fellowship Virtual Rounds | 6 |
| TOTAL | 6 | |
Unscheduled Classes
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
These classes will be billed during the indicated semester but are unscheduled and may be completed at any time during the duration of fellowship. | ||
| DSC 667 WI | Advanced Manual Therapy Technique (attend two fellowship-only weekend intensives) | 1 |
| DSC 769 | Fellowship Mentored Clinical Practice | 2 |
| TOTAL | 3 | |
Additional Requirements
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DSC 690 | Independent Study I | 0 |
| DSC 790 | Independent Study II | 0 |
| DSC 728 | Fellowship Scholarly Project | 0 |
| TOTAL | 0 |