Bachelor of Science Degree (Hybrid)

Plan of Study Grid

Intersession (Optional)		Quarter Credit Hours
MA 125	Technical Math I §	4
Choose one of the following:		4
PHY 126	Applied Physics & Lab §
PHY 200	Physics I & Lab (cannot be taken with MA 125) §
	Quarter Credit Hours	8
Term VII
RS 385	Health and Wellness	4
HU 315	Cultural Competence in the Workplace	4
EN 331	Research Writing in the Social Sciences	4
BIO 116	Introduction to Biology	4
	Quarter Credit Hours	16
Term VIII
RS 411	Exercise Physiology and Laboratory §	4
EN 422	Advanced Writing in the Health Sciences	4
SS 471	Developmental Psychology	4
CHM 300	Chemistry I and Lab §	4
	Quarter Credit Hours	16
Term IX
RS 395	Clinical Reasoning in Rehabilitation	4
Technical Elective		4
BIO 440	Functional Neuroscience	4
Choose one of the following:		4
MA 300	Statistics
SS 470	Applied Research Statistics
	Quarter Credit Hours	16
Term X
SS 320	Health Equity and Diversity	4
Elective	300-400 Level Humanities, Social Sciences, or 200 Level Foreign Language Core	4
CHM 400	Chemistry II §	4
PHY 300	Physics II & Lab	4
	Quarter Credit Hours	16
Term XI
PT 510	Human Anatomy I	5
PT 511	Professional Formation I	4
PT 512	Clinical Competency I	2
PT 513	Health Promotion and Wellness I	2
	Quarter Credit Hours	13
Term XII
PT 520	Human Anatomy II	5
PT 524	Movement Systems I	5
PT 525	Evidence Based Practice I	3
PT 526	Therapeutic Interventions I	3
	Quarter Credit Hours	16
	Total Quarter Credit Hours	101

Technical Electives Choices for Terms VIII, IX, XI and XII

Course List

Course	Title	Quarter Credit Hours
MGM 310	Product and Service Marketing	4
MGM 320	Business Presentations	4
MGM 346	Project Management	4
MGM 348	Managing Health in Organizations	4
HS 410	Exercise is Medicine	4
HS 420	Nutrition for Health Promotion	4
HS 430	Introduction to Public Health	4

* All electives listed above are not offered every term. 

§All courses are delivered online with the exception of:

Intersession: MA 125 Technical Math I, PHY 126 Applied Physics & Lab, PHY 200 Physics I and Lab–These courses are on ground. If taken at another university PHY 126 and PHY 200 must be taken as a hybrid or on ground course. Credits can be transferred to NEIT. 

Early assurance HPM BS to DPT program are enrolled in the first 2 terms of the DPT program coursework in completion of the undergraduate degree. Those courses are administered in a hybrid format, with online synchronous and asynchronous requirements, as well as on campus lab classes. Refer to the DPT program handbook for additional information.

RS 411 Exercise Physiology –This course is hybrid and can be taken at another university as a hybrid or on ground course. Credits can be transferred to NEIT. 

CHM 300 Chemistry I and CHM 400 Chemistry II –These courses are on ground. If taken at another university they must be taken as a hybrid or on ground course. Credits can be transferred to NEIT.

Terms XI and XII will be hybrid. Please see DPT program handbook for further details.

Program Mission

The Bachelor of Science in Health Practice Management /pre-DPT program prepares students for graduate level studies in physical therapy or other health-related fields, by providing them with a strong science background, a broad general education and broadly applicable skills needed for high level professional communication, critical thinking and leadership.

Program Goals 

STUDENTS WILL:

1. Be prepared for graduate studies in physical therapy or other health-related fields, by providing a rigorous academic program.
2. Be imbued with intellectual curiosity and capability for their future graduate studies in physical therapy or other health-related fields.
3. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for graduate studies in physical therapy or other health-related fields.

Program Outcomes

GRADUATES OF THIS PROGRAM WILL BE ABLE TO:

1. Apply knowledge of biological, physical and behavioral sciences to health and health system related problems, and in preparation for graduate studies.
2. Demonstrate evidence of in-depth study and understanding of a body of knowledge in an academic area of the student’s choice through the completion of a focused area of study.
3. Analyze the importance of rigorous academic preparation and personal growth in preparation for graduate studies.
4. Demonstrate effective oral communication.
5. Demonstrate the ability to effectively access and use scientific works to inform organizational and/or clinically oriented decisions.
6. Respond to disparities in access and quality of organizational responsiveness and quality based on variability in personal and social factors.
7. Implement a self-directed plan for professional development which includes self-assessment, self- correction and self-direction in preparation for graduate study.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR BS TO DPT EARLY ASSURANCE STUDENTS ONLY

1. What are the entrance requirements for the EARLY ASSURANCE BS TO DPT program?

Students who do not have an earned bachelor’s degree will apply through the NEIT application portal to the HPM Early Assurance BS-to-DPT program, providing all relevant documentation pertaining to prior academic coursework, degree information, PTA licensure and others as indicated in the application instructions. Candidates will also need to submit a personal statement as part of the admission process that details your interest in the program and how it will enable you to accomplish your professional goals.

2. I am a PTA, and I do not have a bachelor’s degree. How long will the program take to complete?

This depends on the number of credits you have already earned that will apply to the bachelor’s degree portion of the BS to DPT program. You are eligible for advancement to the DPT portion of the early assurance, dual degree program, when you have completed all prerequisite courses, the general undergraduate program requirements, and at least 151 quarter term credits. The DPT program itself is designed to be completed in 27 months.

3. How does an early assurance, dual degree program work, and at what point do I transition from the BS to the DPT program?

The early assurance, dual degree program, is intended to accelerate the process of completing both a BS and a DPT degree. The HPM program prepares you for graduate study at the doctoral level. Through it, you will complete prerequisite math, science, research statistics and psychology courses, and will engage in a focused area of study to gain both breadth and depth of knowledge. Once you have earned at least 151 credits toward the BS, have completed all prerequisite requirements for the DPT program, have satisfied core and focused study requirements, and have achieved the requisite grade point averages of 3.0 overall and 3.0 math/science/stats/psych, with no course grade below a C, you are eligible for advancement into the next closest January cohort start of the DPT program. You will complete the final 29 quarter term credits that apply to the BS degree during the first 2 terms of the DPT program (the standard DPT coursework in those terms applies to your BS degree). Your BS degree will be conferred at that time, and you will continue in the DPT program without interruption.

4. What happens if I don’t meet the requirements for advancement into the DPT program?

Every student in the early assurance program is subject to academic review at the time of possible advancement to the DPT portion of the program. Should you not satisfy the requirements for advancement (at least 151 credits toward the BS, all prerequisite requirements for the DPT program, achieved the requisite grade point averages of 3.0 overall and 3.0 math/science, with no course grade below a C), you will not be allowed to enter the DPT program. An academic advisor will work with you to develop a plan for completion of the BS degree without participation in any DPT coursework.

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Questions & Answers

1. When do my classes meet?
The Bachelor of Science degree in Health Practice Management is a hybrid program.  Most of the courses are taught online. Please refer to the curriculum which indicates which courses must be taken on ground. 

Online courses offer you flexibility in the scheduling of your class and study time. However, online courses also require self-discipline and self-motivation to do the work that is expected of the course. Despite this flexibility, you are required to login to your course regularly as described in the course syllabus. There are required weekly assignments with specific due dates (see course syllabus).

Online courses require the same amount of work as an on-campus course. However, the time you spend in an online course will be different than in a traditional on-campus course. For example, less time will be spent on driving to and from campus and limited time that will be spent on campus during clinical/skills immersion.

In addition, to achieve your bachelor’s degree, you will take a total of approximately fifteen liberal arts courses, which will be scheduled around your program schedule over the course of your entire program. Each liberal arts course meets approximately four hours per week. Liberal arts courses are offered days, evenings, and Saturdays.

At the beginning of each term you will receive a detailed schedule giving the exact time and location of all your classes. The university requires that all students be prepared to take classes and receive services at any of NEIT’s locations where the appropriate classes and services are offered.

When a regularly scheduled class falls on a day which is an NEIT observed holiday (Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Memorial Day), an alternate class will be scheduled as a make up for that class. The make-up class may fall on a Friday. It is the student’s responsibility to take note of when and where classes are offered.

2. How large will my classes be?
The average size for a class is about 15 to 20 students; however, larger and smaller classes occur from time to time.

3. How much time will I spend in lab?
Almost half of your liberal arts courses consist of laboratory work. In order for you to get the most out of your laboratory experiences, you will first receive a thorough explanation of the theory behind your lab work.

4. Where do my classes meet?
Students should be prepared to attend classes at any of NEIT’s classroom facilities: either at the Post Road, Access Road, or East Greenwich campus.

5. How long should it take me to complete my program?
To complete your degree requirements in the shortest possible time, you should take the courses outlined in the prescribed curriculum. For a typical six-term curriculum, a student may complete the requirements in as little as 18 months.

To complete all your degree requirements in the shortest time, you should take at least one liberal arts course each term.
Students wishing to extend the number of terms needed to complete the required technical courses in their curriculum will be assessed additional tuition and fees.

6. Is NEIT accredited?
NEIT is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Accreditation by NECHE is recognized by the federal government and entitles NEIT to participate in federal financial aid programs. Some academic departments have specialized professional accreditations in addition to accreditation by NECHE. For more information on accreditation, see NEIT’s catalog.

7. Can I transfer the credits that I earn at NEIT to another college?
The transferability of a course is always up to the institution to which the student is transferring. Students interested in the transferability of their credits should contact the Office of Teaching and Learning for further information.

8. Can I transfer credits earned at another college to NEIT?
Transfer credit for appropriate courses taken at an accredited institution will be considered upon receipt of an official transcript for any program, biology, science, and mathematics courses in which the student has earned a "C" or above within the past three years and for English or humanities courses in which the student has earned a "C" or above within the last ten years. An official transcript from the other institution must be received before the end of the first week of the term for transfer credit to be granted for courses to be taken during that term. 

9. What is the "Feinstein Enriching America" Program?
New England Institute of Technology is the proud recipient of a grant from the Feinstein Foundation. To satisfy the terms of the grant, the College has developed a one-credit community enrichment course which includes hands-on community enrichment projects. The course can be taken for a few hours per term, spread over several terms. Students who are already engaged in community enrichment on their own may be able to count that service towards course credit.

10. How many credits do I need to acquire my Financial Aid?
In order to be eligible for the maximum financial aid award, you need to maintain at least 6 credits per academic term.

11. What kind of employment assistance does NEIT offer?
The Career Services Office assists NEIT students and graduates in all aspects of the job search, including resume writing, interviewing skills, and developing of a job search strategy. Upon completion of their programs, graduates may submit a resume to the Career Services Office to be circulated to employers for employment opportunities in their fields. Employers regularly contact us about our graduates. In addition, our Career Services Office contacts employers to develop job leads. A strong relationship with employers exists as a result of our training students to meet the needs of industry for over fifty years. No school can, and NEIT does not, guarantee to its graduates employment or a specific starting salary.

12. Where will job opportunities exist?
Graduates have obtained employment in the local area. However, one of the most exciting aspects of this program is the ability to look nationally for employment opportunities.

13. What are the entry requirements for the program?
An associate degree in PTA any of the other Health Sciences programs is required for acceptance to the program.

14. Will advisors be available to me?
Yes. Students in the HPM program will be assigned a Student Success Coordinator from the Office of Student Support Services.

The New England Tech Student Success Coordinator provides guidance, encouragement and support to students and is the primary point of contact for all student concerns and information about NEIT policies and procedures. From the individual student’s perspective, the NEIT Student Success Coordinator is the student’s college-wide advisor on all matters related to success at the university. A Student Success Coordinator assists students who are experiencing difficulties with their course work or who encounter problems that interfere with the successful completion of their program. Student Success Coordinators monitor students’ attendance and academic progress and contact students as needed. The Student Success Coordinator’s outreach to the students may include emails to students and, as needed, individual phone calls. Students may meet with their Student Success Coordinator for a degree audit and for assistance with course selection and registration. Students with disabilities who wish to request accommodations must self-identify, communicate their needs to their Student Success Coordinator and provide current and comprehensive documentation concerning the nature and extent of their disability. Accommodations must be requested at the start of each term, regardless of previous term status.

15. How many credits do I need to acquire my Financial Aid?
Students entering the program will be eligible for various forms of financial aid, including loans, if they take at least 6 credits per term.

16. What does my program cost?
The cost of your program will be as outlined in your enrollment agreement, along with your cost for books and other course materials. (See current Tuition and Fees for the HPM program) 

17. What kind of employment assistance does NEIT offer? 
The Office of Career Services offers students and graduates support in resume writing, interviewing skills, and the development of a job search strategy. Upon completion of their program, graduates may submit a resume to be circulated to employers who are seeking candidates with the skills and/or experience that matches the employers’ requirements. In addition, the Office of Career Services contacts employers to develop job leads. Graduates seeking employment at the completion of their program will also be expected to participate fully in their job search. No institution can, and NEIT does not, guarantee employment or a specific starting salary to its graduates.

18. Where will job opportunities exist?
Employment opportunities are available nationally. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics predicts that “the employment of Physical Therapist Assistants is expected to grow 29 percent from 2020-2030, much faster than average of other occupations and health care jobs will continue to grow faster than the average for all occupations.”

19. What are the hardware and software requirements for the program?

Minimum Computer Requirements

Type	Recommended Minimum
Operating System:	Windows 10 or Macintosh OS X (10.14)
Processor:	2+ GHz
Memory:	4GB
Plug-ins:	Adobe PDF Reader, Flash Adobe PDF Reader, Flash, and others as required by specific courses
Players:	QuickTime, Java Player, Java
Browser:	Chrome, IE, Safari, Edge, Firefox (all latest versions)
Display:	1024x768
Software:	Office 365 (2016)
Internet Connection:	FiOS/DSL/CABLE DSL/CABLE
Email Account:	New England Tech student email account
Sound Card:	Required
Other (some programs):	•A webcam (the one built into your laptop or iPad should be fine) •A microphone (built into the computer or headset is handy). •A digital camera (the one on a smart phone is fine).

Online students must be capable of installing and maintaining their own computer’s hardware and software. NEIT does not assist students with the setup of their computers.

Information about obtaining the software (if any) will be made available to you at the start of each course.

20. Do I need special computer skills to take an online course?
You will need basic familiarity with your computer, for example: emailing, using the Web, and downloading and attaching documents. No special equipment is required – just a modern Windows or Mac computer (see specifications above), an office suite such as Microsoft Office, and a broadband internet connection.

NEIT online courses are designed to help acclimate you to the technology and build your skills and your confidence as you go. We provide 24x7 support via phone, email, or chat to help you with computer or online system issues. Tablet or Chromebook computers can be useful for doing course readings, but may be limited in accessing all material offered on the learning management system used by the university. A desktop or laptop computer is recommended.

21. How can I get help with my coursework when I need it?
There are several ways that you can get the help you need with your coursework. First, your instructor will be available to you through email, Zoom, and the phone; second, your Student Success Coordinator is also available through email, chat, and the phone; and finally, the Academic Skills Center will be available via email and the phone. PLEASE NOTE: It is important for both your personal and professional growth that you do all the work yourself. New England Tech has a strict Academic Integrity Policy that is part of every course syllabus.

22. How do I get help from other university departments?
At the beginning of each term, you will receive a list of contact information for every university service. The list includes where you can find each service such as the university catalog and URL, the name and contact information for the individual responsible for each service such as the telephone number and email address and the hours when each service is available. Examples of services include the Academic Skills Center, the Bookstore, the Career Services Office, the Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office, Student Advisors from the Office of Student Support Services, Library, Student Accounts, Office of Teaching and Learning and the Response Desk.

23. How much time should I expect to dedicate to an online course?
NEIT’s policy regarding the amount of work expected of a student is like all other colleges and universities. The number of credit hours assigned to coursework is related to the academic time a student is expected to spend in direct faculty instruction and out-of-class work, and reasonably approximates one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work each week for approximately ten weeks for one hour of credit; or at least an equivalent amount of work for other academic activities as established by NEIT including laboratory work, internships, practicum, studio work, and other academic work, such as study and exam preparation time, leading to the award of credit hours.

24. Where do I go for help with technical issues?
The Response Desk is available through email and the phone. Please realize the Response Desk can only help you with access to your online account. The Response Desk cannot help you with any software or hardware issues with your personal computer. Refer to the Office Hours document that is available in each of your Canvas courses for specific contact information as well as hours of operation.

25. How do I buy textbooks?
Students may purchase their textbooks either through the bookstore or through online merchants. Your professor will provide the course syllabus to you prior to the start of class to allow you time to purchase the textbooks. Textbook information for all courses is available through the bookstore prior to the start of the course. Please review the contact information for the bookstore in the Office Hours document.

26. Are there attendance and participation requirements?
Yes. Students are required to be actively engaged for 80% of class time, which includes all course activities (e.g., discussion boards, assignments, synchronous meetings, etc.). Students who fail to do so may be subject to failure of the course. Please refer to each individual course syllabus for specifics regarding the attendance policies.

27. How will I submit my course assignments and take exams?
You will receive information from your professor about how to submit your assignments through the Canvas learning management system. You may be asked to take online or web-based quizzes and exams, submit papers online, engage in group work, or prepare a portfolio of your work online. Your professor will notify you of all testing and assignment submission requirements.

28. Will I have a course Professor?
Yes, each professor has developed and will facilitate each course. Professors are essential to online learning at New England Institute of Technology. All professors are trained to teach online. In the online setting, professors devote as much time to communicating with the class as they do in the traditional classroom. They log in regularly to respond to questions, direct discussion and evaluate assignments. They will meet with students as outlined in the syllabus for the course, and as needed with individual students.

29. Will I interact with other students?
Yes. You will interact with other students in all your online courses. Through online discussions, email, and other group activities, you can develop an electronic peer network and participate in discussion forums and online study groups. Courses which include synchronous meetings will allow you to meet and work with your peers.

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Technical Standards

In addition to the acquisition of the appropriate knowledge in the sciences and humanities, the faculty of the New England Institute of Technology Physical Therapy Program have determined that the essential requirements for the successful completion of an Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant require that the student possess and be able to demonstrate the following skills and abilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Frequency Key: O = Occasionally (1-33%); F = Frequently (34-66%); C = Constantly (67-100%)

Technical Standards

Ability	Description	O	F	C
Cognitive Abilities	To process, synthesize, organize and learn new material.			X
	To plan a variety of activities.			X
	To obtain information for processing through primary senses.			X
	To problem solve independently.			X
	To utilize basic math concepts for measurement and construction tasks.		X
	To imitate or mimic role modeling.			X
	To follow written or verbal instructions.			X
Communications Skills	To communicate effectively with faculty, patients, staff and other professionals.		X
	To orally report data and observations.		X
	To read English sufficiently to understand and comprehend college level text books, written protocols, documentation in patient’s chart, information necessary for documentation, evaluation, and package directions.		X
	To write English sufficiently to record legibly, course assignments and provide documentation for patient’s chart.		X
	To express thoughts clearly.		X
Adaptive Skills	To adjust to a variety of individuals and their distinct needs.			X
	To maintain a professional attitude during all work performance.			X
	To adjust to changes in scheduling and flexibility to meet department or facility needs.		X
	To respect the integrity of all human beings and right for all individuals to receive appropriate treatment.			X
	To identify one’s own strengths and weaknesses and to request assistance when needed.		X
	To maintain emotional stability and the maturity necessary to interact with other members of the faculty, students and professionals in a responsible manner.			X
Physical Abilities	To lift to carry or maneuver equipment weighing up to 60 lbs.		X
	To transfer or maneuver individuals weighing up to 200 lbs.	X
	To transfer patients to heights of up to 19 inches by lifting.		X
	To lift sufficiently to assist patients with mobility.		X
	To stoop to adjust equipment, work with wheelchair adjustments, perform household training and pediatric service intervention.	X
	To kneel to assist patients who may fall or to work in pediatrics.	X
	To crouch to adjust equipment, wheelchairs and ADL to reach into supply cabinets.	X
	To crawl to provide pediatric treatments and work on mat activities.		X
	To reach to obtain items overhead.		X
	To reach to use adaptive equipment for training and physical skills training for ROM and ADL function.		X
	To be mobile within the work facility.			X
	To move from sitting to standing, walking and weight shifting to assist in the maintenance of a patient’s posture or position for treatment intervention.			X
Manual Abilities	To manipulate fine motor tasks for testing and treatment; modalities.			X
	To locate and palpate correct anatomical location for treatment.		X
	To assess changes in muscle tone.		X
	To use assistive technology, computer, typing, writing for documentation.			X
	Gross motor skills sufficient to guide patients in physical skills development to manage patients during transport, transfer training, bedside treatment and some ADL tasks.			X
	Sufficient manual dexterity and mobility to move wheelchairs, stools, mirrors, other equipment independently for treatment and evaluative purposes.		X
	Sufficient motor function and sensory abilities to participate effectively in the classroom laboratory and clinical setting.			X
Sensory Abilities	Visual: To observe patients during treatment			X
	Visual: To use modalities safely.			X
	Visual: Acute enough to read small printed labels on medications			X
	Auditory: To receive verbal directions in English.			X
	Auditory: Acute enough to hear and understand words spoken by staff and patients.			X
	Tactile: To identify hot and cold.		X

Health Practice Management - BS

Degree Progress Checklists

• For students entering January 2026 or later
• For students entering October 2024 to December 2025