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Curriculum

To see the full curriculum and plan, please consult the DPT Curriculum Guide.

For students enrolled in the program, please refer to the Student Handbook information on the Carmen Foundations course, and emails from Dr. Deb Kegelmeyer to ensure that you have registered for the appropriate courses. You will also need to ensure that you have the correct numbers for your faculty advisor in experiences such as the research practicum, research credits for your case study, as well as other independent study experiences.

Graduate Interdisciplinary Specialization

Specialization is available to DPT students in three areas: Pediatrics, Global Health, and Research. DPT students pursuing a specialization receive recognition on their transcripts and gain valuable experience in an area of interest to them. A graduate specialization is similar to a minor for an undergraduate degree. Each specialization requires specific required and elective coursework and experiences, and requires both didactic and practicum courses. Any DPT student in good standing can apply for entry to a specialization.

Pediatrics

The Interdisciplinary Graduate Specialization in Pediatrics is offered through The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The goal is to enable Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) and Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) students to gain skills and knowledge in pediatrics beyond those required in their professional degree educational programs. The Pediatric Specialization will allow students who are interested in careers in pediatric physical or occupational therapy to engage in learning opportunities beyond the minimum requirements and gain recognition for completion of additional coursework in pediatrics.

For additional information, please contact
Jill Heathcock, PT, MPT, PhD

jill.heathcock@osumc.edu
Global Health

The Interdisciplinary Graduate Specialization in Global Health is offered through the Graduate School. The coursework develops the knowledge and skills needed to work with underserved populations. Students participate in a mentored practicum that involves working with individuals from disadvantaged and underserved populations at an international site. This specialization prepares graduates to be active participants in the advancement of global health through academic enrichment, service-learning, and research pertaining to issues of global health. Students gain specific expertise in the unique challenges of healthcare in the developing world and among immigrant populations both domestically and abroad.
For additional information, please contact
Anne Kloos, PT, PhD, NCS

kloos.4@osu.edu
Research

The Research in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Specialization is offered through The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. Students participate in an ongoing research project with a faculty mentor and complete additional coursework in research methods. The specialization allows students interested in research to work with our highly recognized faculty, who have ongoing studies at Ohio State. Completion of this specialization enables students to develop foundational research skills for future collaboration with independent researchers. The formal recognition of accomplishments provided by the research specialization, helps graduates compete for admission to PhD or other advanced degree programs, and also prepares graduates for jobs that involve program evaluation or outcome research.

For additional information, please contact
Deb Kegelmeyer, PT, DPT, MS, GCS

kegelmeyer.1@osu.edu