Florida Gulf Coast University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2011-12)

Department of Physical Therapy and Human Performance
10501 FGCU Blvd South
Fort Myers, Florida 33965
Phone: 239-590-7530
Phone (alternate number):
Email: mcoffey@fgcu.edu
Website: http://www.fgcu.edu/CHP/PT/PTDPT/index.html

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2012 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	January 16, 2012
Deadline Type	SOFT Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)	May 15, 2012
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	NO
Important Dates (if any): FGCU holds an bi-annual Graduate Fair. Please visit the FGCU graduate studies website at http://www.fgcu.edu/graduate/ for additional information.

EARLY DECISION

Program participates in the PTCAS Early Decision Applicants MUST apply and submit all materials to PTCAS by AUGUST 15.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Supplemental APPLICATION required?	YES - For selected applicants only
Supplemental MATERIALS required?	YES - For selected applicants only
If yes, list of items	Applicants accepted to the DPT Program at FGCU must submit an Application for Admission to the University. Accepted Applicants will also be required to submit official transcripts for all institutions attended to the Office of Graduate Studies at FGCU.
Supplemental FEE required?	YES - for selected applicants only
If yes, amount	30.00
Supplemental deadline(s) DD-MM-YYYY	01-Jul-2012
Link to supplemental forms or instructions	http://www.fgcu.edu/Graduate/gradapps.html

Custom (program-specific) questions on the PTCAS application

There is very little traditional lecture utilized in the FGCU physical therapy curriculum. The Program uses an active, problem-based learning model, with complementary computer-based learning activities. Discuss your experience and/or willingness to participate in active, problem-based learning.

Discuss your experience and/or willingness to use technology for learning activities.

List your Employment History. Start with the most recent employer, and for each position held list the following: • Company/Agency name • Description of agency (workplace, company, institution) • Position and Responsibilities • Length of employment • Personal contributions to agency (describe significant achievements) • Describe how this employment experience contributed to your growth

List your Volunteer Activity. Include the following information: • Agency/Organization name • Description of agency/organization • Position and Responsibilities • Personal contributions to agency (describe significant achievements) • Describe how this volunteer experience contributed to your growth

List your Achievements. Please include the following information: • Awards/Honors • Published Material • Leadership Positions • Involvement in professional and/or student organizations or honor societies

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? YES
Link to program’s prerequisite web page:

#	COURSE SUBJECT	COURSE LEVEL	4-YR *	LAB **	SEM HRS	ACCEPTABLE COURSES	COURSE DESCRIPTION
1	Biology I	General or College	NO	REQ	4	Biology: GENERAL Biology: Microbiology	BSC1010C or equivalent
2	Anatomy & Physiology I	General or College	NO	REQ	4	A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Human OTHER General Biology II w/lab	BSC 1085C or equivalent
3	Anatomy & Physiology II	General or College	NO	REQ	4		BSC 1086C or equivalent.
4	Chemistry I	General or College	NO	REQ	4	Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic	CHM 1045C or equivalent
5	Chemistry II	General or College	NO	REQ	4		CHM 1046C or equivalent
6	Physics I	General or College	NO	REQ	4	.	PHY 2053C or equivalent
7	Physics II	General or College	NO	REQ	4	.	PHY 2054C or equivalent
8	Statistics	General or College	NO	NO	3	Math: Statistics Psychology: Statistics	STA 2023-Statistical Methods, STA 2037-Statistics w/Calculus or equivalent
9	Psychology	General or College	NO	NO	3	Psychology: GENERAL	PSY 2012 or equivalent
10	Psychology (specialized)	General or College	NO	NO	3	Psychology: Developmental Psychology: Growth & Dev. Psychology: Life Span Dev.	DEP 2004-Principles of Development or equivalent

* 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)

For 2011-12 Cycle: Due to changes in the GRE, programs may require or prefer that you take the exam early and before the "GRE® revised General Test" is introduced on August 1. Early Decision candidates in PTCAS must take the GRE and request scores to be sent by no later than July 31.

GRE General Test = Testing on or before July 31, 2011
GRE REVISED General Test = Testing on or after August 1, 2011

Is the GRE required?	Required
Program’s GRE College Code for 2011-12 Cycle	7693 (new)
GRE Accepted by Program for 2011-12 Cycle	GRE® General Test and GRE® REVISED General Test accepted
Last acceptable GRE test date – DD-MM-YYYY (if applicable)	17-Dec-2011
Oldest GRE score considered – DD-MM-YYYY (if applicable)

GRE table below may contain blank fields if program data is not available or applicable.

GRE Section	Minimum GRE Score	Average GRE Score for Accepted Students
Verbal	400
Verbal Percentile
Quantitative	400
Quantitative Percentile
Analytical Writing	4.0
Analytical Writing Percentile
Additional information about program’s GRE requirements	A minimum total Quantitative-Verbal GRE score of 1000, with a minimum score of 400 on both the Quantitative and Verbal portions of the GRE, if taken prior to August 2011 or Equivalent Quantitative-Verbal (combined and individual) scores for GRE tests taken after August 1, 2011.

References

Number of references required by program: None

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
Physical Therapist-2
Professor in Major
Professor
Academic
Supervisor/Employer
Teaching Assistant
PTA
Pre-PT Advisor
Politician/Elected Official
Health Care Professional
Friend
Family Member
Co-worker
Clergy
OTHER

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	10
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours DD-MM-YYYY
PAID Experience	Not Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Required
INPATIENT Experience	Required
OUTPATIENT Experience	Required
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	3.2	3.5
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)	The DPT Program at FGCU requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 on upper division coursework.

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 U.S. permanent residents Canadian citizens Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa
Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores?
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	English translation required for original foreign transcripts

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class DD-MM-YYYY	20-Aug-2012
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	24
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	24
Percent of IN-STATE applicants accepted	71%
Percent of WICHE applicants accepted (if applicable)
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted	29%
Percent of CANADIAN applicants accepted
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) applicants accepted
Additional information about the class profile

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Florida Gulf Coast University, with a cohort of 24 students, is housed within the College of Health Professions. The DPT curriculum is centered on active student learning, utilizing mixed methods of instruction including face-to-face, web-based, and hybrid course delivery. Case-based modified problem-based group and individual learning experiences are integrated with contemporary physical therapy practice educational opportunities. Students develop into self-directed learners through the active learning format that characterizes the program – skills that aid them in becoming resourceful scholars and clinicians. In addition to the graduate program in Physical Therapy, the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Performance offers undergraduate degrees in both Athletic Training and Human Performance.

Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) is a vibrant, rapidly growing institution in which a small student-to- faculty ratio and a friendly atmosphere are maintained. FGCU received the 2007 Engaged Campus Award from the Campus Compact and was recognized as the top state university in Florida in its commitment to community engagement. FGCU is located within driving distance of beautiful beaches and natural areas and preserves, including Everglades National Park, and affords residents numerous recreational opportunities.

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