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Hampton University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION 2013-14

Stephen Owens
Chair of DPT Admissions Committee
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Department of Physical Therapy
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
757-727-5847
757-727-5260
stephen.owens@hamptonu.edu
http://www.hamptonu.edu/academics/schools/science/pt/admissions.htm

APPLICATION DEADLINE

PTCAS application deadline

1/15/2014

Deadline type

Firm

Program has rolling admissions process?

EARLY DECISION

Program participates in PTCAS Early Decision?

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Supplemental FEE required?

Yes

Supplemental fee amount

$35.00

Supplemental APPLICATION required?

Yes

Supplemental MATERIALS required?

Yes

Supplemental requirement 1

Official GRE scores sent to code 5292

Supplemental requirement 2

Official transcripts sent directly to the institution (in addition to PTCAS).

Supplemental requirement 3

Hampton University Graduate College Application.

Deadline for supplemental materials

Link to supplemental forms or instructions

http://science.hamptonu.edu/pt/app.cfm

SCHOOL-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

Custom (program-specific) questions on the PTCAS application

1. Have you previously applied to this PT education program?

2. If you are reapplying to this program, how have you strengthened your application?

COURSE PREREQUISITES

Bachelor's degree required prior to matriculation into PT program?

Yes

Anatomy and/or Physiology (A&P) course prerequisites MUST be completed in biology, neuroscience, anatomy, or integrated physiology department

Yes

Link to program's prerequisite instructions

http://www.hamptonu.edu/academics/schools/science/pt/admissions.htm

Course subject	Course level	4-Year	Lab	Hours	Acceptable courses	Course description
Anatomy	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	A&P: Human A&P: SEPARATE courses A&P: Vertebrate	Program strongly encourages applicants to take the Anatomy prerequisite course at a 4-year institution.
Biology I	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	Biology: Cell Biology: Embryology Biology: General Biology: Genetics Biology: Histology Biology: Immunology Biology: Microbiology Biology: Molecular Biology: Zoology
Chemistry I	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic
Chemistry II	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	Chemistry: Biochemistry Chemistry: Inorganic Chemistry: Organic
Physics I	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	Physics I
Physics II	General or College	No	Req.	SH: 4	Physics II
Physiology	General or College	No	Not Req.	SH: 3	A&P: SEPARATE courses	Program strongly encourages applicants to take the Anatomy prerequisite course at a 4-year institution.
Psychology	General or College	No	Not Req.	SH: 3	Psychology: Abnormal Psychology: Adolescent Psychology: Child Psychology: Death & Dying Psychology: Developmental Psychology: General Psychology: Growth & Development Psychology: Human Behavior Psychology: Life Span Development Psychology: Rehabilitation Psychology: Social Psychology: Sports
Statistics	General or College	No	Not Req.	SH: 3	Mathematics: Statistics

GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE)

Is GRE required?

Yes

University GRE Code

5292

Last acceptable GRE test date for this cycle

1/15/2014

Oldest GRE test date considered for this cycle

1/15/2009

GRE Scores

MINIMUM GRE score considered

AVERAGE GRE score for accepted students

Verbal reasoning scaled score

150

Verbal reasoning % score

44%

Analytical writing scaled score

4.0

REFERENCES

Number of references required by program


Evaluator type	Applicant must send one reference from this SPECIFIC type of evaluator	Applicant must send reference from ONE OR MORE evaluators in 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				X
Health Care Professional				X
Friend				X
Family Member				X
Co-worker				X
Clergy				X
Other				X

PT OBSERVATION HOURS

Program's PT hours requirement

PT hours are required - a licensed physical therapist must verify hours with signed form

Total number of PT hours REQUIRED

DEADLINE for completion of all PT hours

1/15/2014

PAID experience

Accepted/Considered

VOLUNTEER experience

Accepted/Considered

INPATIENT experience

Accepted/Considered

OUTPATIENT experience

Accepted/Considered

GPA REQUIREMENT

GPA

Minimum GPA

Average GPA for accepted students

Overall Undergraduate Cumulative

3.00

3.20

Program-specific Prerequisite

2.80

3.00

FOREIGN APPLICANTS & TRANSCRIPTS

Citizenship types eligible for admission

U.S. citizens
U.S. permanent residents
Canadian citizens
Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa

Non-native speakers must submit official TOEFL scores?

Yes

Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework

Send foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS

Program policy for CANADIAN coursework

Send original Canadian transcript to PTCAS

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT program start date for entering class

9/3/2013

Size of most recent entering class

Anticipated size of next entering class

Percent of IN-STATE applicants accepted

21%

Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) applicants accepted

75%

Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S./non-Canadian) applicants accepted

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy is to provide a quality physical therapy education in a multicultural environment with particular emphasis on the needs of the disadvantaged and underserved. The Department of Physical Therapy will prepare graduates who will practice autonomously with competence, integrity, and compassion in a variety of settings. The graduates will contribute to the profession and to the community through scholarship, service and leadership.

Program Goals

Students:

* The student will demonstrate the skills necessary to practice autonomously with competence, integrity, and compassion in a variety of settings across the life span.

* The student will develop critical inquiry skills related to research.

* The student will communicate effectively and appropriately with diverse populations including colleagues, patients and the public.

* The student will be an advocate for service to the profession, patients, and the community.

Faculty:

* The faculty will engage in teaching, scholarly activities, the promotion of evidence-based practice, and the pursuit of continuous professional development.

* The faculty will participate in activities related to service to the university, the profession and the community.

Program:

* The program, through its diverse faculty and students, will show a commitment to the profession of physical therapy through service, leadership and advocacy.

* The program will promote the health of minority and under-served populations through engagement in prevention and wellness activities in teaching, research and service.

* The program will produce graduates who are representative of and who will serve a multicultural society.

Last Updated: 04/29/2013