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):
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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 |
. |
Supplemental FEE required? |
NO |
If yes, amount |
$ |
Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD |
. |
Link to supplemental forms or instructions |
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PROGRAM PREREQUISITES
Course Prerequisites
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 |
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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 |
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Physical Therapist-2 |
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X |
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Professor in Major |
|
X |
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Professor |
|
X |
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Academic |
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|
X |
Supervisor/Employer |
|
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|
X |
Teaching Assistant |
|
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|
X |
PTA |
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|
X |
Pre-PT Advisor |
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|
X |
Politician/Elected Official |
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X |
Health Care Professional |
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X |
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 |
OTHER |
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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.
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) |
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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 |
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.
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