Shenandoah University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

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/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:

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/pt/admission/prerequisites.htm

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
General Biology	REQ	4	.	YES	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 information.
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)

GRE: Required
Last acceptable GRE test date( if applicable): 7/1/2009
Oldest GRE score considered (if applicable): 1-Jan-99

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	.	436
Verbal Percentile	.	.
Quantitative	.	563
Quantitative Percentile	.	.
Analytical	.	4.0
Analytical Percentile	.	.
Writing	.	.
Writing Percentile	.	.

Additional information about program’s GRE requirements:

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	Not Accepted
Supervisor	Not Accepted
PTA	Not 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	Not Accepted
Friend	Not Accepted
Family Member	Not Accepted
Faculty Advisor	Accepted
Employer	Not Accepted
Co-Worker	Not Accepted
Clergy	Not Accepted
OTHER	N/A

Additional information about program’s reference requirements:
Program accepts recommendations from other Health Care Professionals as additional (supplemental) references, but they will not be accepted as one of the three required references.

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 - a licensed PT must verify hours with signed form
Total Number of Hours REQUIRED	100
Total Number of Hours RECOMMENDED	0
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours	1-Aug-09
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:

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	2.79	3.24
Program-specific Prerequisite	2.79	3.35
Other GPA 1: Science GPA	2.79	3.31
Other GPA 2:	.	.

Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any):

Program uses only the highest earned grade in its local program-specific prerequisite GPA.
Applicants applying through the articulation agreements (Shenandoah University, Bridgewater College, Virginia Tech and James Madison University) are required to have a 3.2 minimum GPA for the program-specific prerequisite courses to be given preferential consideration.
Applicants applying through the Shenandoah University Undergraduate Physical Therapy Pre-Admissions Program must have a 3.4 minimum GPA for the program-specific prerequisite courses to maintain pre-admissions status.

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?	NO
Supplemental deadline(s)	.
Link to supplemental application or instructions	.
Supplemental FEE required?	NO
If yes, supplemental fee amount	$
Briefly describe requirements for supplemental materials (if applicable)	.

Criminal Background Check

Are accepted applicants required to complete a criminal background check? YES
Description of criminal background check process (if applicable): Criminal background checks of all applicants admitted into the program are completed during orientation. Once completed, the forms are collected by the program and submitted to OneSource. The program receives notification within three days regarding an applicant's status.

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, Canadian citizens, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens
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:	Same as instructions for foreign transcripts above.

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

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered:	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class:	8/1/2009
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any):	DPT/MSAT

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	40
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	40
Percent of IN-STATE applicants accepted	.
Percent of WICHE applicants accepted (if applicable):	.
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted	.
Percent of CANADIAN applicants accepted	0
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) applicants accepted	0

Additional information about the class profile: Program gives preference to applicants who are enrolled within the University and applicants who attend Bridgewater College, Virginia Tech and James Madison University

Institution's religious affiliation (if any): United Methodist

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). The self study report and on-site review was due in the spring of 2008.

Applicants to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program must have demonstrated success in academics and have a strong background in the sciences. Completion of the bachelor's degree is required. 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 students 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.