New York University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2010-11)

Marie McLaughlin
Student Advisement Coordinator
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy, Steinhardt School of CUlture, Education, Human Development
380 Second Avenue
4th Floor
New York, New York 10010
Phone: 212-998-9413
Phone (alternate number): 212-998-9400
Email: mm3814@nyu.edu
Website: http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/pt/dpt/

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2011 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Deadline Type	FIRM Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	NO
Important Dates (if any):

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Supplemental APPLICATION required?	YES
Supplemental MATERIALS required?	YES
If yes, list of items	GRE Scores sent directly to NYU Steinhardt Graduate Admissions Supplemental Application *Supplemental Fee http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/application/ Click on Apply NOW Online Graduate
Supplemental FEE required?	YES
If yes, amount	35
Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD	2010-12-01
Link to supplemental forms or instructions	http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/application/ NYU’s required supplemental will be available as of September 10.
Program-specific questions on the PTCAS application	What are the specific things about NYU’s PT department that made you apply to NYU?

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	Introductory	NO	REQ	4	Biology: Cell Biology: GENERAL Biology: Zoology	.
2	Biology II	Introductory	NO	REQ	4	Biology: Cell Biology: GENERAL Biology: Microbiology Biology: Zoology	.
3	Chemistry I	Introductory	NO	REQ	4	Chemistry: Inorganic	.
4	Chemistry II	Introductory	NO	REQ	4	Chemistry: Organic	.
5	Physics I	Introductory	NO	REQ	4	.	Calculus or Trigonometry based
6	Physics II	Introductory	NO	REQ	4	.	Calculus or Trigonometry based
7	Physiology	Introductory	NO	NO	4	A&P: SEPARATE courses	Physiology (Cell, Mammalian or Human). Note: If Physiology is not available, you must take Anatomy /Physiology I & II for a total of 8 credits.
8	Statistics	Introductory	NO	NO	.	Biology: Biostatistics Math: Statistics Psychology: Statistics	.
9	Psychology	Introductory	NO	NO	.	Psychology: Abnormal Psychology: GENERAL Psychology: Life Span Dev.	.
10	Social or Behavioral Science	Introductory	NO	NO	.	Psychology: Abnormal Psychology: Death & Dying Psychology: Developmental Psychology: Growth & Dev. Psychology: Life Span Dev. Psychology: Rehabilitation Psychology: Social Psychology: Sports Sociology	.
11	Social or Behavioral Science	Introductory	NO	NO	.	Psychology: Abnormal Psychology: Death & Dying Psychology: Developmental Psychology: Human Behavior Psychology: Growth & Dev. Psychology: Life Span Dev. Psychology: Rehabilitation Psychology: Social Psychology: Sports Sociology	.
12	Communication/ Speech/Public Speaking	Introductory	NO	NO	.	.	.
13	OTHER	OTHER	NO	NO	.	OTHER	One course(or equivalent)in physical activity / movement/ dance/ sports. This does not have to be a university couse but can be an extracurricular activity or collegiate level athletic participation or activity.

* 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?	Required
Program’s GRE College Code	2556
Last acceptable GRE test date – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)	2010-12-01
Oldest GRE score considered – YYYY-MM-DD (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
Verbal Percentile
Quantitative
Quantitative Percentile
Analytical Writing
Analytical Writing Percentile
Additional information about program’s GRE requirements

References

Number of references required by program: 2 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 GRE 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	24
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED	24
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours YYYY-MM-DD
PAID Experience	Not Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Required
INPATIENT Experience	Required
OUTPATIENT Experience	Required
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement	A minimum of one day of observation in each of three different physical therapy practice environments (e.g., hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation agency, private practice, etc.) with documentation from the facility.

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	3.0
Program-specific Prerequisite	3.0
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 U.S. permanent residents Canadian citizens Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)
Program requires non-native speakers to submit TOEFL scores?
Program policy for submission of non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework	Send an original foreign transcript directly to the PT program.
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework	Send original CANADIAN transcript directly to program
Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class YYYY-MM-DD	2011-06-20
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	35
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	35
Percent of IN-STATE applicants accepted	44%
Percent of WICHE applicants accepted (if applicable)
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted	50%
Percent of CANADIAN applicants accepted	3%
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) applicants accepted	3%
Additional information about the class profile

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The course of study for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program begins in the summer semester and continues on a full-time basis for three years, including three summers of supervised clinical practice. This innovative entry-level program encompasses the study of normal and abnormal structure and function and the theory and practice of physical therapy. Students obtain clinical experience in a variety of hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools for children with physically disabling conditions, nursing homes, private practices, and public health agencies. The student is awarded a professional doctoral degree upon completion of the program, is eligible to sit for licensure, and is prepared to practice in a clinical setting. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program aims to develop competent, autonomous practitioners with the expertise and skills to:

To Perform examination of patients/clients across the life span for impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities and for prevention, wellness, fitness, and health promotion needs.
Provide interventions across the life span for the management of injury, impairments, functional limitations, and disabilities;
Maintain and promote fitness, wellness, health, and quality of life;
Ensure availability, accessibility, and excellence in the delivery of physical therapy services to patients/clients across the life span;
Serve as an educator, screener, administrator, consultant, delegator, and manager;
Assume leadership roles in prevention and health maintenance programs and rehabilitation services;
Utilize research to support practice;
Impart information to colleagues;
Assist in the development of and advocate for health policy standards tied to physical therapy practice; and
Establish a plan for professional development and life long learning.

(Page last updated 8/02/2010)