University of Puget Sound

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

Kathy Shipley-Murphy
University of Puget Sound
Office of Admission
1500 North Warner
CMB 1062
Tacoma, Washington 98416
Phone: 253.879.3211
Phone (alternate number): 800.396.7191
Email: admission@ups.edu
Website: http://www.ups.edu/pt

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Final PTCAS Application Deadline	Monday, December 15, 2008
Deadline Type	Soft Deadline
Program has rolling admissions process?	NO

Other deadlines (if any):

Additional Deadline Information: A detailed University of Puget Sound academic calendar may be found at http://www.ups.edu/x19511.xml.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? YES

For more information about course prerequisites, visit the program Web site: http://www.ups.edu/x3698.xml

Course prerequisite fields will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Course Prerequisite Name or Subject Area	Req, Rec, Crq*	SEM hrs	QTR hrs	Lab Required (Y/N)	Additional Program Information
Human Anatomy	REQ	4	.	YES	Combined anatomy and physiology is acceptable. While human anatomy is preferred, comparative anatomy is acceptable. (Anatomy and Physiology should demonstrate equivalent content to Puget Sound Exercise Science 221/222.)
Human Physiology	REQ	4	.	YES	Combined anatomy and physiology is acceptable. While human physiology is preferred, animal physiology is acceptable. (Anatomy and Physiology should demonstrate equivalent content to Puget Sound Exercise Science 221/222.)
Chemistry	REQ	8	.	YES	The chemistry sequence (one year) should demonstrate at least equivalent content to Puget Sound Chemistry 110/111.
Physics	REQ	8	.	YES	The physics sequence (one year) should demonstrate at least equivalent content to Puget Sound Physics 111/112.
Statistics	REQ	4	.	NA	Statistics should demonstrate at least equivalent content to Puget Sound Math 160.
Psychology or Sociology	REQ	4	.	NA	One course emphasizing human behavior or disability. For example, appropriate courses at Puget Sound include Psych 101 (Introduction to Psychology), Psych 295 (Abnormal Psychology), Psych 273/274 (Developmental Psychology), CSoc 206 (Deviance and Social Control)

* “Req” = required course; “Rec” = recommended course; “Crq” = conditionally required course

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

GRE: Required
Last acceptable GRE test date( if applicable):
Oldest GRE score considered (if applicable): 1-Jan-04

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	.	517
Verbal Percentile	.	63
Quantitative	.	645
Quantitative Percentile	.	60
Analytical	.	.
Analytical Percentile	.	.
Writing	.	4.5
Writing Percentile	.	51

Additional information about program’s GRE requirements:
GRE scores are required for application to be considered. Applicants should ask GRE to send an original score report directly to University of Puget Sound.

References

Total number of references required by program: 3 References

REFERENCE TYPE	Reference Type Is Required, Recommended, Accepted, Conditionally Required, NOT Accepted, or Other
Teaching Assistant	Accepted
Supervisor	Accepted
PTA	Accepted
Professor (Science)	Accepted
Professor (Math)	Accepted
Professor (Liberal Arts)	Accepted
Pre-Health Advisor	Accepted
Politician	Not Accepted
Physical Therapist (1)	Required
Physical Therapist (2)	Accepted
Health Care Provider	Accepted
Friend	Not Accepted
Family Member	Not Accepted
Faculty Advisor	Accepted
Employer	Accepted
Co-Worker	Accepted
Clergy	Not Accepted
OTHER	Accepted

Additional information about program’s reference requirements:

It is also acceptable for students to obtain recommendations from individuals who have depended on the applicant for performance of specific duties in areas other than the workplace or PT clinics, and who can speak to qualities similar to those shown in the workplace, such as work ethic, dependability, and the ability to benefit from constructive criticism. Examples of individuals who would fit this description might be coaches of college-level sports, or supervisors of substantial volunteer work in any type of setting.

PT Observation Hours

Enter your PT observation hours on your PTCAS application. Login to the PTCAS application and print each customized PT Observation Hours form, if the program requires a physical therapist to verify your hours with a signature. Mail the signed form directly to the PT program, if required. Do not mail to PTCAS.

PT HOURS	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Description of Program’s PT Hours Requirement	PT hours are required - no verification by a physical therapist
Total Number of Hours REQUIRED	.
Total Number of Hours RECOMMENDED	100
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours	15-Dec-08
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Accepted
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Number of hours in each PT specialty (if specified)	.
Number of hours in each PT setting (if specified)	.

Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement: University of Puget Sound does not require a specific minimum number of hours. The applicant should endeavor to obtain exposure to practice in a variety of settings and with a variety of age groups. It is not necessary to obtain equal exposure to each setting. The applicant's goal should be the ability to clearly articulate an understanding of the PT profession that reflects the depth and breadth of the profession itself.

GPA Requirement

GPAs will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

Name of GPA	Minimum GPA	Average GPA for Accepted Students
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative	3.00	3.63
Program-specific Prerequisite	.	.
Other GPA 1: Pre-requisite	3.00	3.70
Other GPA 2:	.	.

Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any): Students with less than 3.0 cumulative GPA or 3.0 pre-requisite GPA may be considered for admission if they present strong evidence of current academic capability and an explanation (presented in the PTCAS application question that asks about representativeness of academic work) of extenuating circumstances affecting the original GPA. Evidence of current academic ability typically takes the form of a full-time GPA of 3.25 or above on upper division or sustained recent work.

PTCAS Essay Instructions

You can customize your PTCAS essay for each designated PTCAS program. The PT program may require you to respond to specific essay questions. If program instructions below are blank, respond to 3 of the 5 essay questions on the PTCAS application form.

What personal characteristics do you have that make you suitable for the profession of physical therapy?
What is your motivation for pursuing a career in physical therapy?
How has your background and experience prepared you to interact effectively with individuals who are different from you in their social, cultural, or economic perspectives?
What types of patients have you observed with the greatest frequency, and what have you learned from them?
If you were to be accepted to two or more physical therapy education programs, what would help you make the decision regarding which program you should select?
REPEAT APPLICANTS If you have applied to a physical therapy program in the past five years, what have you done to improve upon, or enhance, your application for this current admissions cycle?

PROGRAM’S ESSAY REQUIREMENTS (If program instructions are blank, you must respond to 3 of the 5 essay questions on the PTCAS application form):

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

ITEM	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Supplemental application required?	YES
Supplemental deadline(s)	January 15, 2009
Link to supplemental application or instructions	https://www.applyweb.com/apply/ups/index.html Click on “Physical Therapy Supplemental Application"
Supplemental FEE required?	YES
If yes, supplemental fee amount	$25
Briefly describe requirements for supplemental materials (if applicable)	Applicants must supply course descriptions for pre-requisite course work completed, and a detailed completion plan for any pre-requisite courses in progress.

Criminal Background Check

Are accepted applicants required to complete a criminal background check? YES
Description of criminal background check process (if applicable): Enrolled students must complete criminal background check before having patient contact.

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.

POLICY	PROGRAM REQUIREMENT
Program’s citizenship requirements (individuals listed may be eligible for admission):	U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, 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 an original foreign transcript directly to the PT program.
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework:	Send official CANADIAN transcript directly to the PT program.

Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework: English translation required for foreign transcripts.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered:	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class:	8/31/2009
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any):	.

PROFILE OF MOST RECENT ENTERING CLASS

Items will be blank if program data is not available or applicable.

PROFILE INFORMATION	PROGRAM DATA
Size of Most Recent Entering Class	36
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	36
Percent of IN-STATE applicants accepted	.
Percent of WICHE applicants accepted (if applicable):	10
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted	.
Percent of CANADIAN applicants accepted	.
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) applicants accepted	.

Additional information about the class profile: Program gives preference to individuals with undergraduate degrees from University of Puget Sound. (University of Puget Sound graduates typically represent less than 20% of the entering class; applicants from all institutions are encouraged to apply.) State residency is not a factor in admissions. International applicants who are fluent in English are welcome to apply. For the most recent entering class, 29% of all applicants were admitted.

Institution's religious affiliation (if any):

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

One of three graduate programs at University of Puget Sound, the School of Physical Therapy offers a rigorous three-year program leading to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. At Puget Sound, you will get to know your professors and fellow students well in small classes. You will work with professors whose top priority is mentoring students, and you will have ample opportunity to hone your clinical skills in a series of clinical experiences that emphasize evidence-based practice, and are designed to make the most of your learning. A unique feature of the program is the on-site teaching clinic, which has five services: general orthopedics, adult neurorehabilitation, pediatrics, oncology/systemic pathology, and sports. In this clinic, second and third year students are responsible for all patient evaluation and care under the supervision of expert clinical instructors who are hired solely to teach in this environment rather than to carry a caseload of their own. In addition to this, students complete 30 weeks of off-campus internship experiences. Clinical supervisors in the community consistently compliment University of Puget Sound students on their clinical readiness and writing ability. Each student participates in a physical therapy research project in collaboration with a faculty member and other physical therapy students. Typically, half or more of the students have the opportunity to present their research findings at a national or international professional conference.