Shenandoah University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2009-10)

Linda Burrow
Admissions Coordinator for Graduate Physical Therapy
Shenandoah University
Division of Physical Therapy
333 West Cork Street
Suite 40
Winchester, Virginia 22601
Phone: 540-665-5559
Phone (alternate number): 540-545-7398
Email: lburrow@su.edu
Website:http://www.su.edu/health/C247855227ED472FA494DC8C28F551E7.asp?CFID=32574&CFTOKEN=91078687

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2010 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	Monday, November 02, 2009
Deadline Type	SOFT Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)	Friday, January 15, 2010
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?	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 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.su.edu/health/C247855227ED472FA494DC8C28F551E7.asp?CFID=32574&CFTOKEN=91078687

Course Prerequisite Name or Subject Area	Req, Rec, Crq*	SEM hrs	QTR hrs	Lab Required (Y/N)	Additional Program Information
General Biology	REQ	8	.	YES	An 8 credit course sequence that provides an introduction to the chemical basis of life, cell biology, heredity, and basic animal anatomy and physiology. Must be less than or equal to 10 years old at the time of application. Exceptions are made at the discretion of the PT admissions committee if the applicant is able to provide documentation of functional use of the material.
Human Anatomy	REQ	4	.	YES	An introductory course sequence of human anatomy and physiology I and II is acceptable.
Human Physiology	REQ	4	.	YES	An introductory course sequence of human anatomy and physiology I and II is acceptable. Exercise physiology is NOT an acceptable alternative.
Chemistry	REQ	8	.	YES	An 8 credit course sequence that provides a combination of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry is acceptable. Advanced Placement (AP) hours are NOT accepted.
Physics	REQ	8	.	YES	A non-calculus based physics with an emphasis on mechanics, electricity, heat, light and sound is required. Advanced Placement (AP) hours are NOT accepted.
Statistics	REQ	3	.	NA	An introduction to statistics course is acceptable
General Psychology	REQ	3	.	NA	.
Specialty Psychology	REQ	3	.	NO	Acceptable courses include abnormal, adolescent, behavioral, child, developmental, or experimental psychology.

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

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Is the GRE required?	Required
Program’s GRE College Code	# 5613
Last acceptable GRE test date – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)	2009-10-31
Oldest GRE score considered – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)	2005-01-01

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	.	.
Verbal Percentile	.	.
Quantitative	.	.
Quantitative Percentile	.	.
Analytical Writing	.	.
Analytical Writing Percentile	.	.
Composite (verbal & quantitative)	.	.
Composite 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 reference requirements: The program requires two reference, one from Physical Therapist and the second from a professor. The program prefers that the professor reference come from either a science professor or a professor within the applicant's major.

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 - no verification by a physical therapist
Total Number of PT Hours REQUIRED	100
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED	>100
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours YYYY-MM-DD	2009-11-01
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Accepted
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement	The program recommends observations hours in more than one setting. The program prefers that the observation hour requirement be completed at the time of application.

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	2.80	3.36
Program-specific Prerequisite	2.80	3.29
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)	Program uses only the highest grade earned in a course in its local GPA calculations

Program Essay Instructions

Some PTCAS programs require applicants to respond to a custom essay question in addition to the standard PTCAS essay question. The PTCAS application will automatically prompt you to respond to the custom essays for your designated programs. The custom essay question for this program is below.

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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	English translation required for original transcripts

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class YYYY-MM-DD	2009-08-24
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)	DPT/MSAT
Institution's religious affiliation (if any)	United Methodist

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

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

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	40
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	40
Percent of IN-STATE students in most recent entering class	58.5%
Percent of WICHE students in most recent entering class (if applicable)	.
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class	40.0%
Percent of CANADIAN students in most recent entering class	2.5%
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students in most recent entering class	.
Additional information about the class profile	The program maintains articulation agreements with Shenandoah University, Bridgewater College, Virginia Tech, James Madison University, and Ferrum College and gives preference to applicants who meet the criteria of those agreements

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Physical Therapy (PT) is a challenging and satisfying profession - one with many career pathways from which to choose. The wide range of clinical settings, the diversity of the patient populations, and the variety of specialty areas provide a vast array of employment and professional growth opportunities for the new graduate. Shenandoah University's (entry-level) Doctor of Physical Therapy professional degree program prepares students for the challenges of the profession and provides an excellent foundation for further graduate study. The Physical Therapy Program at Shenandoah University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) through December 31st, 2018.

Applicants to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program must have demonstrated success in academics and have a strong background in the sciences. A demonstration of well-developed problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills and commitment to service is necessary. Those applying to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program should be prepared to work closely with other student's in the program, make contributions to the learning process of others and contribute to the enrichment of the curriculum and the profession. The Physical Therapy program is closely affiliated with Valley health System. This relationship provides extensive clinical opportunities, equipment, space and human resources.