Master
of Science in Physician Assistant Program
Prerequisite
Courses for Physician Assistant Program
Curriculum
Master of
Science in Physical Therapy
The
Program
Prerequisite
Courses for Physical Therapy
Professional
Curriculum
Additional
Program Requirements
Accreditation
PHA Course Descriptions
PTH Course Descriptions
Herman Triezenberg, Chairperson
134 Pearce, (989) 774-2347
Elaine
Betts, Ph.D., Physical Therapy
Gail Capehart, MSA, Physical Therapy
Nancy Epstein, M.A., PCS, Physical Therapy
Karen Grossnickle, M.S., Physical Therapy
Ahmad Hakemi, M.D., Physician Assistant
Patricia Kelly, Ed.D., Physician Assistant
Peter Loubert, Ph.D., Physical Therapy
Elizabeth Mostrom, Ph.D., Physical Therapy
Jan Perkins, M.Sc., Physical Therapy
Deb Silkwood-Sherer, M.S., Physical Therapy
Laurie Swan, MPT, NCS, Physical Therapy
I. Keir Todd, M.Ed., Physician Assistant
Herman Triezenberg, Ph.D., Physical Therapy
J. Tim Zipple, M.S., OCS. OM, Physical Therapy
Master
of Science in Physician Assistant Program
Physician Assistant Program, 101 FOUST, 774-2478
The Physician Assistant Program is a 27-month program designed
for full-time students. A new class of students will begin its
studies each summer.
Admission to the program is competitive. For information about
the program, prospective students should contact the Physician
Assistant program office. Applications are available through
the College of Health Professions Admissions office.
To be eligible for admission, a prospective student must:
1. Complete a minimum of 100 hours of volunteer or paid work
in a patient care setting.
2. Complete a bachelor's degree from a college or university
with recognized standing. There is no restriction on the
applicant's undergraduate field of study.
3. Complete the prerequisite courses listed below.
4. Obtain a minimum of 2.8 in all prerequisite courses.
5. Obtain an overall, undergraduate GPA of at least 2.8.
6. Submit GRE scores.
7. Submit a completed application, 3 letters of
recommendation, personal statements, and information about
relevant professional experiences. These application materials
are described in more detail in the application packet
available from the Graduate Studies Office.
Listed below are the prerequisite courses that must be
completed before beginning the Physician Assistant program.
Students completing the prerequisites at other universities
are encouraged to contact CMU's Undergraduate Academic
Services (196 Warriner Hall) to determine if their courses are
comparable to the CMU courses listed as satisfying the
prerequisites. The final decision regarding whether a course
satisfies a prerequisite will be determined by the program
director of the Physician Assistant Program.
Prerequisite
Courses for Physician Assistant Program
Biology/Health Promotion & Rehabilitation Courses
At CMU this prerequisite is met by:
Anatomy BIO 337 or HPR 214
Physiology BIO 392 or HPR 215
Pathophysiology HPR 411 (which requires HPR 211 as a
prerequisite)
Chemistry Courses
General Chemistry CHM 120 and 127 OR
CHM 131 and 132
Organic Chemistry CHM 342
Biochemistry CHM 421
Psychology Courses
Introductory Psychology PSY 100
Developmental Psychology PSY 220
Mathematics
Courses
Biostatistics HPR 544 or BIO 500
Like all programs that have competitive admissions, students
meeting the admission criteria are not guaranteed admission to
the program.
Curriculum
The curriculum for the professional portion of the program is:
Summer
Semester-First Year
HPR 582 (5) Regional Anatomy (3-4)
PHA 620 (3) Infectious Diseases (3-0)
PHA 660 (2) History/Physical Exam I 2(1-3)
PHA 624 (3) Issues in Practice 3(3-0)
Total:
13 credit hours
Fall
Semester-First Year
PHA 608 (4) Clinical Medicine I (4-0)
PHA 625 (3) Clinical Pharmacology (3-0)
PHA 640 (3) Clinical Problem Solving I (0-11)
PHA 650 (1) Diagnostic Tests I (1-0)
PHA 661 (2) History/Physical Exam II (1-2)
PHA 671 (3) Preventive Medicine (3-0)
Total:
16 credit hours
Spring
Semester-First Year
PHA 609 (4) Clinical Medicine II (4-0)
PHA 612 (3) Obstetrics/Gynecology (3-0)
PHA 616 (3) Surgery (3-0)
PHA 626 (3) Clinical Pharmacology II (3-0)
PHA 641 (3) Clinical Problem Solving II (0-11)
PHA 630 (1) Clinical Procedures I (0-2)
PHA 651 (1) Diagnostic Tests II (1-0)
PHA 662 (2) History/Physical Exam III (1-3)
PHA 672 (2) Applied Ethics for Physician Assistants (2-0)
Total: 22 credit hours
Summer
Semester-Second Year
PHA 610 (3) Clinical Medicine III (3-0)
PHA 614 (3) Pediatrics (3-0)
PHA 631 & 632 (2) Clinical Procedures II & III (0-2)
PHA 618 (3) Acute and Athletic Medicine (3-0)
PHA 642 (3) Clinical Problem Solving III 1(0-11)
PHA 652 (1) Diagnostics Tests III (1-0)
PHA 673 (3) Psychiatry (3-0)
HPR 650 (3) Research Methods (3-0)
Total: 21 credit hours
Total year: 72 credit hours
Fall
Semester-Second Year
PHA 690 Clinical Education I (16 week rotation)
Total: 16 credit hours
Spring Semester-Second Year
PHA 691 Clinical Education II (16 week rotation)
Total: 16 credit hours
Summer Semester
PHA 692 Clinical Education III (16 week rotation )
Total: 16 credit hours
Total year: 48 credit hours
TOTAL
PROFESSIONAL: 120 credit hours
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Master
of Science in Physical Therapy
Herm Triezenberg, Director, 134 Pearce Hall, 774 -2347
The
Program
The professional graduate portion of the curriculum is three
years in length. Students are eligible to apply for admission
to the graduate portion following the completion of a minimum
of three years of undergraduate coursework. Students must
complete both the requirements for their undergraduate major
and the physical therapy prerequisites before entering the
program. The length of time required to complete both segments
of the program will vary depending on the undergraduate major
that is chosen. At the completion of the professional portion
of the program, the student will receive a Master of Science
degree in Physical Therapy (M.S. in P.T.). In the
undergraduate preparation phase, the student can enroll in one
of a number of appropriate undergraduate majors. Some
suggested undergraduate majors include biology, psychology,
child development, and therapeutic recreation. Students may
also pursue undergraduate majors in health fitness in
preventive and rehabilitation programs, sports medicine or
business, but these would necessitate an additional year of
undergraduate work. Students must contact an advisor from
their chosen undergraduate major during their first semester
to identify the coursework that is needed for their
undergraduate degree. Students also need to incorporate into
the first three years of their undergraduate program a series
of prerequisite courses needed to prepare them for the
graduate physical therapy program.
Students who begin the physical therapy program during the
senior year of their undergraduate program at CMU will be
classified as follows: while the student is completing the
requirements for the bachelor's degree, the student will
register as an undergraduate student and pay undergraduate
physical therapy tuition plus all course fees. As an
undergraduate student, he/she will not be eligible for a
graduate fellowship or graduate assistantship. After
completing the requirements for the bachelor's degree, the
student must register as a graduate student and pay the
graduate physical therapy tuition plus all course fees. A
student will not be allowed to continue in the program unless
he/she has been awarded the bachelor's degree prior to
beginning the second year of the program.
Prerequisite
Courses for Physical Therapy
Biology/Health Science [9 credits, including courses in
anatomy (HPR 214 OR BIO 337) and physiology (HPR 215 OR
BIO 392)]. Laboratories required for both anatomy and
physiology.
Chemistry (8 credits to include CHM 131 and 132 OR 120,
127 and 342). Laboratory experience required for all courses.
Psychology (9 credits including a developmental psychology
course). Rehabilitation or health psychology strongly
recommended.
Physics (8-10 credits including laboratory experience, PHY
130, 170, 131, 171)
Mathematics [algebra/trigonometry background (MTH 106 is a
prerequisite for physics)]
Professional Curriculum
The professional physical therapy curriculum is three years in
length. To gain admittance into the professional portion of
the program students need to complete a secondary application
during the second semester of their junior year or senior year
depending on their undergraduate major. To be eligible for
admission students must fulfill the following requirements:
1. Complete secondary application form as described in
application packet. Application packet is available in College
of Health Professions Admissions office.
2. Complete a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer/career
exploration or paid work in a physical therapy clinic;
experience in more than one clinical setting is required.
3. Complete all prerequisite courses before semester of
admittance into the graduate program.
4. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all prerequisite courses
with no grades below a C (2.0).
5. Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 in all coursework.
6. Have a clear plan for completion of their undergraduate
degree by the end of the first year of the professional
portion of the physical therapy curricula. The requirements
for the student's undergraduate major should be completed
before entering the physical therapy program.
7. Students applying from universities other than CMU must
have their undergraduate degree completed before entering the
program.
8. Students must submit scores on GRE Writing Assessment from
Educational Testing Services.
The application deadline is January 15.
Admission into the professional portion of the physical
therapy program is highly competitive and students should
contact their advisor for specific information on this
process. Meeting the above criteria does not guarantee
admission into the physical therapy program.
The
curriculum for the professional portion of the program is:
First Year - Fall (15 credit hours)
HPR 582 (5) Regional Human Anatomy
PTH 521 (1) Clinical Pathophysiology I
PTH 525 (1) Clinical Measurement in Physical Therapy
PTH 540 (5) Patient Care I
PTH 580 (1) Physical Therapy Seminars I
PTH 550 (2) Teaching & Learning in Physical Therapy
First Year - Spring (16 credit hours)
PTH 522 (1) Clinical Pathophysiology II
PTH 526 (3) Neuroanatomy in Physical Therapy
PTH 530 (3) Clinical Education I
PTH 541 (5) Patient Care II
PTH 581 (1) Physical Therapy Seminars II
PTH 592 (3) Clinical Anatomy/Kinesiology
First Year - Summer (9 credit hours)
HPR 670 (3) Research Methods for Health, Physical Education
and Sport
PTH 531 (6) Clinical Education II
Second Year - Fall (15 credits)
PTH 520 (3) Human Physical Development
PTH 523 (1) Clinical Pathophysiology III
PTH 630 (3) Clinical Education III
PTH 640 (5) Patient Care III
PTH 680 (1) Physical Therapy Seminars III
PTH 690 (2) Motor Learning in Neurorehabilitation
Second Year - Spring (16 credit hours)
HPR 631 (4) Physiology of Exercise
PTH 524 (1) Clinical Pathophysiology IV
PTH 545 (1) Manual Therapy I
PTH 590 (3) Ethics in Physical Therapy
PTH 641 (4) Patient Care IV
PTH 681 (1) Physical Therapy Seminars IV
PTH 692 (2) Clinical Biomechanics
Second Year - Summer (7 credit hours)
PTH 610 (3) Principles in Clinical Management
PTH 620 (2) Clinical Management of Geriatric Patients
PTH 621 (1) Clinical Pediatrics
PTH 670 (1) Critical Analysis and Interpretation of Research
Electives:
PTH 660 (2) Manual Therapy II
PTH 663 (2) Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
Third Year - Fall (16 credit hours)
PTH 631 (12) Clinical Education IV (16 weeks)
PTH 685 (4) Clinical Case Research OR
PTH 798 (1-6) Thesis
Third Year - Spring (16 credit hours)
PTH 632 (12) Clinical Education V (16 weeks)
PTH 686 (4) Clinical Case Research II OR
PTH 798 (1-6) Thesis
Total: 110 credit hours
Additional
Program Requirements
Plan A:
Students must complete a thesis following guidelines
established by the department and university. Students are
required to complete 6 credit hours of thesis research (PTH
798).
Plan B:
Students must complete Clinical Research I and II (PTH 685 and
686) .
To fulfill the requirements for PTH 685 and 686 the student
must complete either (a) a collaborative research project or
(b) clinical case report. Students must submit final
manuscripts in publication form according to program
guidelines.
At the completion of the professional curriculum, students
will receive a Masters of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.
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Accreditation
The physical therapy program at Central Michigan University is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical
Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy
Association.
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