Physical Therapy Course Descriptions

Physical Therapy Seminar Series

This seminar series will expose students to contemporary theory and methodology in Rehabilitation Sciences and the Physical Therapy field. The course will cover the conceptual bases of impairments of body structure and function, activity limitations, and restrictions in social participation as per the ICF within the context of health, illness, and disability. The seminar also will include presentations of ongoing research by Graduate Faculty affiliated with the field, as well as visiting scholars, and graduate students. This course will permit the presentation of research proposals and current research findings within the framework of the field. Master’s students are required to attend in their first year of the program and Doctoral students are required to participate in the first three years of their program.

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Seminar Instructor & Manager: Dr. Anthony Vandervoort
Seminar Schedule: Fall & Winter, Mondays, 12:30pm - 1:30pm, Room 1520c, Elborn College

Physical Therapy Comprehensive Exam (PhD Requirement)

A comprehensive exam will normally be completed by the candidate within the first 18 months of enrollment in the doctoral program. It will involve an examination (oral and written combined) of topic(s) related to, but not identical to, the candidates thesis topic as approved by a comprehensive review committee (cannot be members of advisory committee). Successful completion of this course is required to continue in the program.