Graceland College

What you'll study

The curriculum integrates foundational sciences, clinical practice, evidence-based practice, and specialty areas across two academic years. Instruction is delivered online (scheduled on Central Standard Time between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST, Monday–Friday) supplemented by onsite lab immersions.

• Year 1 topics include Human Physiology; Human Anatomy I & II; Physical Therapy Fundamentals; Movement Science; Pharmacology; Therapeutic Interventions I & II; Musculoskeletal Practice I–IV; Clinical Neuroscience I & II; Evidence‑based Practice I & II; Health Promotion & Fitness Management; Integumentary I; Neuromuscular Practice I & II; Cardiopulmonary Practice; Pediatric Practice I; and Professional Competencies sequences.
• Year 2 focuses on extended clinical practice and advanced clinical content: Physical Therapy Practice I (8 weeks), Physical Therapy Practice II (10 weeks) and Practice III (14 weeks); Pediatric Practice II; Business Management & Leadership; Integrative Pain Sciences; Primary Care PT: Tools & Technology; Integumentary II; Management of Complex Patients; Management of the Aging Adult; Advanced Therapeutic Interventions; PT Independent Study and a Capstone project.
• Total credit hours shown in published calendars are 58 for Year 1 and 54 for Year 2 (Class of 2026 example) with small variations in subsequent cohorts. Several courses run across full semesters (noted in the course calendar).

Entry requirements

The provided source lists program dates and schedules but does not specify prerequisite coursework, GPA, testing, or application prerequisites. Prospective applicants should consult Graceland University admissions for explicit entry criteria.

Career prospects

Graduates complete clinical practice hours under licensed physical therapists and leave prepared for clinical practice as physical therapists with training in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, pediatric and integumentary care plus leadership and business topics. The program’s emphasis on evidence‑informed and community‑focused practice supports careers in outpatient care, hospitals, rehabilitation settings, community health and leadership roles within physical therapy services.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The source does not provide scholarship specifics. Given the program’s intensive, full‑time structure and hybrid delivery, applicants should investigate institutional aid, external health‑professional scholarships, loan financing, and employer tuition support; contact the university’s financial aid office for detailed funding options.