Dominican College of Blauvelt

Dominican College plans to begin accepting PTCAS applications for the 2011 entering class on December 1, 2010. Please revisit this Web page and the PTCAS application at that time.

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2010-11)

Mary Boulos
Assistant Professor/Orthopedic Coordinator
Physical Therapy Program
470 Western Highway
Orangeburg, New York 10962
Phone: 845-848-6049
Phone (alternate number): 845-848-6048
Email: PTProgram@DC.edu
Website: http://www.dc.edu/academics.aspx?ID=347

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2011 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	Friday, April 15, 2011
Deadline Type	SOFT Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)	Monday, May 02, 2011
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	YES
Important Dates (if any):

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

If supplemental materials are required, send items directly to the PT program.

Supplemental APPLICATION required?	NO
Supplemental MATERIALS required?	YES
If yes, list of items	Copy of original transcripts from academic institutions will be required from those students accepted into the PT program.
Supplemental FEE required?	NO
If yes, amount
Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD	2011-04-15
Link to supplemental forms or instructions
Program-specific questions on the PTCAS application

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? Dominican College students only-a BA/DPT dual degree is offered. This program allows you to earn 2 degrees-a BA in Biology and a doctorate in physical therapy.
For more information about course prerequisites, visit the program Web site: http://www.dc.edu/academics.aspx?ID=347

#	COURSE SUBJECT	COURSE LEVEL	4-YR *	LAB **	SEM HRS	ACCEPTABLE COURSES	COURSE DESCRIPTION
1	Anatomy & Physiology I	General or College		YES	4	A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Animal A&P: Comparative A&P: Exercise Physiology A&P: Human A&P: Mammalian A&P: Pathophysiology A&P: Vertebrate	Anatomy and Physiolgy prerequisites must contain a separate lab component. (See BI 223S and 224S)
2	Anatomy & Physiology II	General or College		YES	4
3	Biology I			YES	4	Biology: GENERAL	Biology prerequisites must contain a separate lab component. (See BI 221S and 222S)
4	Biology II			YES	4	Biology: GENERAL
5	Physics I	General or College		YES	4		Physics prerequisites must contain a separate lab component. (See PY 221S and 222S)
6	Physics II	General or College		YES	4
7	Chemistry I	General or College		YES	4	Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic	Chemistry prerequisites must contain a separate lab component. (See CH 221S and 222S)
8	Chemistry II	General or College		YES	4
9	Psychology	General or College		NO	3	Psychology: GENERAL	Psychology prerequisites should include one course of general or introductory psychology and a second course of the student's choice. (See PS 101S and 102S)
10	Psychology (specialized)	General or College		NO	3	Psychology: Abnormal Psychology: Adolescent Psychology: Child Psychology: Death & Dying Psychology: Developmental Psychology: Human Behavior Psychology: Growth & Dev. Psychology: Life Span Dev. Psychology: Rehabilitation Psychology: Social Psychology: Sports Any Psychology course

* YES=course must be completed in a 4-year college/university and NOT in a community college.
** REQ=required lab; Rec=recommended lab; NO=lab not required; N/A=not applicable

Additional information about program’s course requirements:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Is the GRE required?	NOT required
Program’s GRE College Code	#
Last acceptable GRE test date – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)
Oldest GRE score considered – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)

References

Number of references required by program: 3 References

EVALUATOR TYPE	Applicant must send one reference from this SPECIFIC type of evaluator	Applicant must send a reference from one or more evaluators in this category to fulfill program's requirements	Evaluator Type ACCEPTED	Evaluator Type NOT Accepted
Physical Therapist-1	X
Physical Therapist-2	X
Professor in Major		X
Professor		X
Academic				X
Supervisor/Employer				X
Teaching Assistant				X
PTA				X
Pre-PT Advisor				X
Politician/Elected Official				X
Health Care Professional				X
Friend				X
Family Member				X
Co-worker				X
Clergy				X
OTHER				X

Additional information about program’s reference requirements:

PT Observation Hours

Enter your PT observation hours on your PTCAS application. Print the PT Observation Hours form from the PTCAS application or use online PT Hours signature process, if the program requires you to have your hours verified by a physical therapist. Send signed forms to PTCAS.

PT HOURS	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Description of Program’s PT Hours Requirement	PT hours are required - a licensed PT must verify hours with signed form
Total Number of PT Hours REQUIRED
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED	200
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours YYYY-MM-DD	2010-04-15
PAID Experience	Required
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Accepted
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement

GPA Requirement

GPAs will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

GPA	Minimum GPA	Average GPA for Accepted Students
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative
Program-specific Prerequisite
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)

FOREIGN APPLICANTS AND TRANSCRIPTS

The program’s foreign (international) transcript policies do NOT apply to study abroad coursework that is itemized on a U.S. college or university transcript. Study abroad is processed in the same way as U.S. coursework.

Program’s citizenship requirements (individuals listed may be eligible for admission)	U.S. citizens
Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores?	Yes
Program policy for submission of non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework	Send foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework	Send foreign evaluation for CANADIAN coursework to PTCAS
Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class YYYY-MM-DD	2011-06-03
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)
Institution's religious affiliation (if any)

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

Items will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	18
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	26
Percent of IN-STATE students in most recent entering class
Percent of WICHE students in most recent entering class (if applicable)
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class
Percent of CANADIAN students in most recent entering class
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students in most recent entering class
Additional information about the class profile

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The goal of the physical therapy program is to graduate entry-level physical therapists that are able to meet the needs of an ever-changing healthcare environment and provide Physical Therapy services which address the needs of the “whole” client. The program provides a learning environment that addresses the theoretical framework integrated with the clinical decision-making processes and critical inquiry skills. In such an environment, the motivated, self-directed student will develop the discipline and skills essential for success in the field.

The Physical Therapy Program of Dominican College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Dominican College offers two programs of study:

The BA/DPT dual degree
The DPT degree

The BA/DPT dual degree: This program allows students to earn two degrees; a B.A in Biology and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. The BA/DPT dual degree is for the student who desires to obtain an undergraduate degree in Biology. Following completion of three years as a Biology Major, candidates then apply to the DPT program.

The DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy) degree: This program is for students who already possess a baccalaureate degree and desire to enter the field of physical therapy.

The professional courses meet on eight alternate weekends per trimester with each instructional weekend including a Friday evening, and full days on Saturday and Sunday. The four full-time clinical affiliations, totaling 36 weeks, are scheduled during the regular work week. The weekend format allows students to continue part-time employment, to maintain family responsibilities, and to pursue other interests. Students are cautioned, however, that long work hours are generally incompatible with success in the program, which does require extensive study time. The Entry Level DPT program consists of 99 credits.

Dominican College plans to begin accepting PTCAS applications for the 2011 entering class on December 1, 2010. Please revisit this Web page and the PTCAS application at that time.

(Page last updated 6/9/2010)