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) |
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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).
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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 |
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Supplemental FEE required? |
NO |
If yes, amount |
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Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD |
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Link to supplemental forms or instructions |
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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
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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 |
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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) |
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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 |
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480 |
Verbal Percentile |
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Quantitative |
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670 |
Quantitative Percentile |
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Analytical Writing |
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4.25 |
Analytical Writing Percentile |
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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 |
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Physical Therapist-2 |
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X |
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Professor in Major |
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X |
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Professor |
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X |
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Academic |
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X |
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Supervisor/Employer |
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X |
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Teaching Assistant |
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X |
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PTA |
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X |
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Pre-PT Advisor |
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X |
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Politician/Elected Official |
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X |
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Health Care Professional |
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X |
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Friend |
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X |
Family Member |
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X |
Co-worker |
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X |
Clergy |
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X |
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OTHER |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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
YYYY-MM-DD |
2011-09-01 |
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any) |
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Institution's religious affiliation (if any) |
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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) |
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Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class |
3% |
Percent of CANADIAN students in most recent entering class |
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Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students in most recent entering class |
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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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