Oakland University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2010-11)

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 2011 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline

Friday, October 01, 2010

Deadline Type

FIRM Deadline

Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)

Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?

NO

Important Dates (if any):

Presentation of DPT program and curriculum at Oakland University and a tour of the facility will occur on the following dates:

  • Monday, August 16 at 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday, August 18 at 9:00 am
  • Wednesday, September 8 at 4:00 pm

Please RSVP to Darlene Mathiak (mathiak@oakland.edu or 248-370-4403).

               

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Supplemental APPLICATION required?

NO

Supplemental MATERIALS required?

NO

If yes, list of items

Supplemental FEE required?

NO

If yes, amount

Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD

 

Link to supplemental forms or instructions

Program-specific questions on the PTCAS application

Have you visited the Physical Therapy Program at Oakland University?

Have you discussed your prerequisites course work with an Oakland University School of Health Sciences Academic Adviser?

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 the Essential Functions Guidelines to determine if you meet the required minimal abilities. 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.

Describe your educational and career goals and how they will be met by attending the Physical Therapy Program at Oakland University.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

#

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

.

Two-course sequence in general 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

.

6

Math

General or College

NO

NO

3-4

Math: Algebra
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)

Is the GRE required?

Required

Program’s GRE College Code

# 1497

Last acceptable GRE test date – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)

Oldest GRE score considered – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)

2005-09-01

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    

480

Verbal Percentile    

Quantitative    

670

Quantitative Percentile    

Analytical  Writing   

4.25

Analytical  Writing Percentile    

Additional information about program’s GRE requirements

GRE scores must be received by the Graduate Admissions Office by October 1, 2010. It is recommended applicants take GRE before September 1, 2010 so scores can be received by deadline date. Scores must be sent directly to Oakland University. 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
YYYY-MM-DD

2010-10-01

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

3.60

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: 

  1. 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.  
  2. 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
YYYY-MM-DD

2011-09-01

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

97%

Percent of WICHE students in most recent entering class (if applicable)

 

Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class

3%

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. The most recent visit by CAPTE was in March 2010.  

For information regarding tours and informational meetings please go to the OU PT website at http://www2.oakland.edu/shs/pt/

(Page last updated 6/21/2010)

 

 

 

 

 

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