Oakland University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2011-12)

Michelle Southward
Advising Coordinator
Oakland University
School of Helath Sciences
Academic Advising
317 Hannah Hall of Science
Rochester, Michigan 48309
Phone: 248-370-2369
Phone (alternate number): 248-370-4041
Email: mdguy@oakland.edu
Website: http://www2.oakland.edu/shs/pt/

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2012 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	October 17, 2011
Deadline Type	SOFT Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)	November 1, 2011
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	NO
Important Dates (if any): The following materials must submitted by the deadline date in order to be considered for admission PTCAS application submitted to PTCAS Transcripts submitted to PTCAS Two recommendation letters submitted to PTCAS Graduate Studies DPT (entry-level) on-line application submitted to OU Official GRE scores submitted to OU Program participates in the PTCAS Early Decision process (see next section) Regular Admission: The deadline date for full consideration is October 17, 2011. Applications received after this date will be reviewed at the discretion of the Admission committee. Applications will not be considered if submitted after November 1, 2011. Applicants will be notified no later than the end of February of their status. DPT Informational Meetings Please come to a presentation to discover more about the DPT at Oakland University. You will learn details about the DPT program, curriculum, new building facilities and the admission process which will help you decide whether Oakland University is the right DPT program for you. The schedule of presentations may be found on the OU DPT web page under News and Events http://www.oakland.edu/shs/pt/

EARLY DECISION

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

YES

If yes, special eligibility requirements and instructions for early decision candidates to program

The early decision deadline is August 15, 2011 for applicants who have decided that Oakland University is their first choice physical therapy program. Following the PTCAS guidelines, a student may submit an early application to only one physical therapy program. The Graduate Records Examination (GRE) must be taken by July 31, 2011 if applying for Early Decision. Applicants will be notified of their status by the end of September.

The following materials must submitted by the deadline date in order to be considered for admission

PTCAS application submitted to PTCAS
Transcripts submitted to PTCAS
Two recommendation letters submitted to PTCAS
Graduate Studies DPT (entry-level) on-line application submitted to OU (see link under supplemental requirements)
Official GRE scores submitted to OU. Applicants should take the original (old) Graduate Records Examination before July 31, 2011

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Supplemental APPLICATION required?	YES
Supplemental MATERIALS required?	NO
If yes, list of items	Complete the Graduate Admission application. You are required to complete only those items marked with an asterisk (required fields). All other fields, including the goal statement, do not need to be completed.
Supplemental FEE required?	NO
If yes, amount
Supplemental deadline(s) DD-MM-YYYY	Early Admission 15-Aug-2011 Regular Admission 17-Oct-2011
Link to supplemental forms or instructions	http://www.oakland.edu/grad/apply/
Program-specific questions on the PTCAS application
The Essential Functions Guidelines of the Physical Therapy Program consist of the minimal physical, cognitive and behavioral abilities required for the successful completion of the DPT program. Please review the Essential Functions Guidelines to determine if you meet the required minimal abilities. http://www.oakland.edu/?id=14256&sid=356. Please indicate whether you have read the Essential Functions Guidelines.
Explain why you have chosen to apply to Oakland University. Be specific about the opportunities within Oakland University and the Physical Therapy Program.

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: http://www.oakland.edu/?id=14256&sid=356

#	COURSE SUBJECT	COURSE LEVEL	4-YR *	LAB **	SEM HRS	ACCEPTABLE COURSES	COURSE DESCRIPTION
1	Anatomy	General or College	NO	REQ	3-4	A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses A&P: Human A&P: Mammalian	One lab which may be a separate course or integrated into the lecture course is required in the biological science prerequisite requirements. It may be taken in any of the following prerequisite courses: Biology, Anatomy or Physiology. A combined anatomy and physiology course is a accepted however must take two semesters or a minimum of 6 credits.
2	Physiology	General or College	NO	REQ	3-4	A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: COMBINED courses
3	Biology I	General or College	NO	REQ	3-4	Biology: Cell Biology: GENERAL
4	Chemistry I	General or College	NO	REQ	3-4	Chemistry: General	Two-course sequence in general chemistry or a sequence of chemistry and organic chemistry is required. A lab is required for one semester only which may be a separate course or integrated into the lecture course.
5	Chemistry II	General or College	NO	REQ	3-4	Chemistry: General OR Organic Chemistry
6	Math	General or College	NO	NO	3-4	Math: Pre-Calculus OR Math: Algebra AND Math: Trigonometry	Math prerequisite can be fulfilled by taking one semester of Precalculus or one semester of College Algebra and one semester of Analytical Trigonometry.
7	Statistics	Introductory	NO	NO	3-4	Business: Statistics Math: Statistics Psychology: Statistics
8	Physics I	General or College	NO	REQ	3-4		Two-course sequence in general physics is required. A lab is required for one semester only which may be a separate course or integrated into the lecture course.
9	Physics II	General or College	NO	Rec	3-4
10	Psychology	Introductory	NO	NO	3-4	Psychology: GENERAL
11	Psychology (specialized)	General or College	NO	NO		Psychology: Adolescent Psychology: Child Psychology: Developmental Psychology: Growth & Dev. Psychology: Life Span Dev.
12	Exercise Physiology	General or College	NO	NO	3-4

* 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	1497 (university code)
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)
Oldest GRE score considered – DD-MM-YYYY (if applicable)	01-Sep-2006

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		435
Verbal Percentile
Quantitative		590
Quantitative Percentile
Analytical Writing		3.88
Analytical Writing Percentile
Additional information about program’s GRE requirements	Applicants applying for Early Decision must take the GRE before July 31, 2011. Applicants applying for Regular admission should take either GRE before September 15, 2011. The school code number is 1497.

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 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 highly recommended
Total Number of PT Hours REQUIRED
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED	See Below
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours DD-MM-YYYY	15-Oct-2011
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Accepted
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement	Observation of physical therapists in several different settings is strongly recommended. Documentation of hours by a physical therapist is not required and there is no minimum number of required observation hours.

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	3.00	3.65
Program-specific Prerequisite	2.00
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)	An overall cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above is required. Applicants must have received a minimum grade of 2.0 in all prerequisite courses. Students will be considered for admission if they show a plan to complete their baccalaureate degree and all prerequisite courses prior to the start of the program.

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?	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	Foreign-educated students must meet all university requirements for proficiency in English. International Application Requirements: Applicants who are not U.S. citizens and/or applicants with foreign academic credentials may also be required to submit the following application materials: Official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) from applicants who are graduates of programs taught in a language other than English. Word-for-word translations of all foreign language documents. Both the original transcript (in the native language) and the English translation are required for review. Additional requirements for international students may be required by Graduate Admissions. http://www2.oakland.edu/grad/gradadmiss/pages

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class DD-MM-YYYY	01-Sep-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	34
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	34
Percent of IN-STATE students in most recent entering class	100%
Percent of WICHE students in most recent entering class (if applicable)
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class	0%
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 will give preference to applicants who are residents of Michigan.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Doctor of Physical Therapy is a professional graduate program which prepares individuals for licensure and entry into the physical therapy profession. As a graduate program, it includes theoretical, clinical practice, and research courses and experiences to prepare graduates to function in a variety of settings in physical therapy.

Physical therapy is concerned with the prevention and treatment of acute and chronic conditions that cause disorders of movement. In order to provide appropriate treatment, physical therapists evaluate the musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary and associated systems, calling on the basic sciences and behavioral sciences in the interpretation of this evaluation. Patient programs are then developed to resolve movement dysfunctions. Physical therapists work in concert with all members of the health care team through a variety of referral relationships.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy at Oakland University is designed to prepare clinicians with the evaluation and examination skills necessary to make physical therapy differential diagnoses of movement related impairments affecting the neuromusculoskeletal system. In addition, this degree will prepare graduates to provide effective care in the areas of prevention, screening, rehabilitation and community reintegration for their clients. Finally, graduates will be able to interpret and conduct research related to physical therapy.

The entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education until December 2020.

(Page last updated 8/24/2011)