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Program Profile
Western Carolina University
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PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
2013-14 |
Linda Donaldson
University Program Specialist
Western Carolina University
Department of Physical Therapy
4121 Little Savannah Rd
Room 232
Cullowhee, NC 28723
828 227-2290
828 227-7070
donaldson@email.wcu.edu
http://www.wcu.edu/5951.asp
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APPLICATION DEADLINE |
| 10/1/2013 |
| Firm |
| No |
An on-site applicant interview will be scheduled for applications evaluated as competitive. Dates TBA. Applicants are accepted from those who receive an on-site interview. |
EARLY DECISION |
| Yes |
| Early decision candidates to the program must have a fully completed application (no outstanding prerequisite coursework). Early decision candidates to the program must have a minimum GPA of 3.4. |
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTSIf supplemental materials are required, send directly to the PT program.
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| Yes |
| $50.00 |
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| Yes |
| Applicants must complete a Graduate School application through Apply Yourself (an on-line application system); pay the application fee; and have official GRE scores sent directly to the Western Carolina University's PT program (code #0342) |
| Accepted applicants are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $500 |
| 10/1/2013 |
| https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=wcu-grad |
SCHOOL-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS |
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| 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 |
| Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the last 7 years prior to the projected enrollment. Requests for exception to this time limit must be made in writing to the department director, including justification. |
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| http://www.wcu.edu/6009.asp |
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| Anatomy | General or College | No | Req. | SH: 4 | A&P: COMBINED Course (eg, A&P)
A&P: Human*
A&P: Mammalian
A&P: SEPARATE courses*
| The anatomy and physiology requirement may be met by a one-semester course in human anatomy and one-semester course in human physiology. A two-semester sequence of combined human anatomy and physiology courses is also acceptable.
Coursework older than 7 years not accepted. | | Chemistry I | General or College | No | Req. | SH: 4 | Chemistry: Biochemistry
Chemistry: Inorganic
Chemistry: Organic
| Acceptable courses include general chemistry, biochemistry, and organic or inorganic chemistry. | | Chemistry II | General or College | No | Req. | SH: 4 | Chemistry: Biochemistry
Chemistry: Inorganic
Chemistry: Organic
| Acceptable courses include general chemistry, biochemistry, and organic or inorganic chemistry. | | Physics I | General or College | No | Req. | SH: 4 | Physics I
| Courses must include mechanics, electricity, heat, sound, and light.
| | Physics II | General or College | No | Req. | SH: 4 | Physics II
| Courses must include mechanics, electricity, heat, sound, and light.
| | Physiology | General or College | No | Req. | SH: 4 | A&P: COMBINED Course (eg, A&P)
A&P: Human*
A&P: Mammalian
A&P: SEPARATE courses*
| The anatomy and physiology requirement may be met by a one-semester course in human anatomy and one-semester course in human physiology. A two-semester sequence of combined human anatomy and physiology courses is also acceptable.
Coursework older than 7 years not accepted. | | Statistics | General or College | No | Not Req. | SH: 3 | Mathematics: Statistics
Psychology: Statistics
| At least one lecture should include descriptive statistics and tests of hypotheses. Qualitative research methodology is recommended but not required. Satisfactory courses in statistics include those taught by departments of psychology, math, education, computer science, and sociology. Statistics courses in departments such as business and health professions services are also acceptable, if they include the content described above.
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GRADUATE RECORD EXAMINATION (GRE) |
| Yes |
| 0342 |
| 8/10/2013 |
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| | 60% |
| | 4.5 |
| | 57% |
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PT OBSERVATION HOURS |
| PT hours are required - no verification by a physical therapist |
| 32 |
| At least 129 hours |
| 10/1/2013 |
| Accepted/Considered |
| Required |
| Accepted/Considered |
| Accepted/Considered |
We strongly recommend that applicants seek volunteer or paid experience in a variety of physical therapy settings. It is helpful to assure that the profession is a good fit for the applicant and also creates a frame of reference for professional preparation.
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GPA REQUIREMENT |
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| 2.84 | 3.65 |
| 2.84 | 3.70 |
With hundreds of applicants each year, a GPA less than 3.0 will not be competitive for admission to this program. Prerequisite coursework must have been completed within the last 7 years prior to the projected enrollment. Requests for exception to this time limit must be made in writing to the department director, including justification.
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FOREIGN APPLICANTS & TRANSCRIPTS |
U.S. citizens
Canadian citizens
Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa
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| Yes |
| Send foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS |
Send original Canadian transcript to PTCAS
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PROGRAM INFORMATION |
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
Below are just a few reasons why we believe WCU will be a great choice for you:
Facilities:
The program resides in a spacious 160,000 square foot state of the art new Health Sciences Building with custom-designed laboratory spaces and new equipment for physical therapy. The architects have created an environmentally friendly building design that blends with the surrounding natural beauty and maximizes opportunities for engaged learning. An interdisciplinary clinic and teleconferencing capabilities on the first floor of the building will allow countless opportunities for hands-on learning.
Beautiful Location:
Few places in the world are more beautiful than the Great Smoky Mountains. Here, WCU offers the ideal blend of rural beauty with state-of-the-art facilities and countless recreation and fitness opportunities.
Comparatively Low Tuition and Fees:
At WCU, you’ll find a tremendous academic value: a competitive academic program that’s on par with public and private universities across the country.
Quality of Instruction:
Teaching is the primary mission of the university and our department. All classes are taught by highly qualified faculty who are committed to providing you with the best education possible.
Small Class Sizes:
We admit only 32 students a year and we maintain a student-to-teacher ratio of 9:1.
Hands-on Experience:
Faculty commitment to active learning, spacious state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, and strong collaborative relationships within the larger community allow lots of hands-on learning experiences.
Pass rates on National Licensing Examination:
Our students consistently achieve pass rates above state and national averages. Our 2008-10 three year ultimate pass rate is 100%.
Service Learning:
Students are involved in service learning as part of the regular curriculum and they also have the option of completing either a research or service-learning project for their final project.
Clinical Education:
Our students have the opportunity to participate in four full-time clinical education experiences (total 34 weeks) at sites across the nation in addition to a variety of clinical laboratory experiences.
Human Movement Science Laboratory:
Our state-of-the-art lab, provided by a grant of approximately $300,000 from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, allows the program to supplement the education of students, conduct research, and provide diagnostic clinical services to individuals in the surrounding region.
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| Last Updated: 04/23/2013 |