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The NYU Steinhardt PhD in Research in Physical Therapy is designed for physical therapists holding a clinical doctorate (DPT) or master’s (MA) degree. Centered on the study of kinesiology, human motion measurement, and issues in motor control research design and methodology, this program serves to enhance your existing knowledge base. Through a blend of rigorous coursework and mentored research experiences, alongside unique opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, you'll have the chance to refine your physical therapy skills. Collaborating closely with the program director and dissertation chair, you'll create a personalized program aimed at preparing you to critically analyze scientific literature, formulate research inquiries, design experiments to test hypotheses, and engage in pathokinesiology practicum in research settings. These experiences will be conducted under the supervision of seasoned researchers in human performance laboratories located in metropolitan New York and New Jersey.

Program Requirements

Course Title Credits
Major Requirements
APSTA-GE 2001Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences I3
APSTA-GE 2002Statistics for Behav and Social Sciences II2
PT-GE 2116Analysis/Synth of Human Motion I3
PT-GE 2118Analysis/Synth of Human Motion II3
PT-GE 2187Meas&Eval Human Mot I3
PT-GE 2188Meas&Eval Human Mot II3
PT-GE 3010Doctoral Colloquium in Physical Therapy (taken three times at 1 credit each, for a total of 3 credits)3
PT-GE 3001Practicum Pathokin Research 13
RESCH-GE 3001Dissertation Proposal Seminar3
Research Methods Course, by advisement3
Higher Education Course, by advisement3
Electives
Other Elective Credits10
Total Credits42

Sample Plan of Study

Plan of Study Grid
1st Semester/TermCredits
APSTA-GE 2001 Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences I 3
PT-GE 2116 Analysis/Synth of Human Motion I 3
PT-GE 2187 Meas&Eval Human Mot I 3
PT-GE 3010 Doctoral Colloquium in Physical Therapy 1
 Credits10
2nd Semester/Term
APSTA-GE 2002 Statistics for Behav and Social Sciences II 2
PT-GE 2118 Analysis/Synth of Human Motion II 3
PT-GE 2188 Meas&Eval Human Mot II 3
PT-GE 3010 Doctoral Colloquium in Physical Therapy 1
Elective 1
 Credits10
3rd Semester/Term
PT-GE 3010 Doctoral Colloquium in Physical Therapy 1
PT-GE 3001 Practicum Pathokin Research 1 3
Research Methods Course, by advisement 3
Higher Education Course, by advisement 3
 Credits10
4th Semester/Term
RESCH-GE 3001 Dissertation Proposal Seminar 3
Electives 9
 Credits12
 Total Credits42