The University of Findlay - Traditional Program

This page is intended for college transfer students and graduates ONLY. High school students MUST contact the institution directly for information about the guaranteed freshman-entry program. Do not apply using PTCAS.

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2009-10)

Cindy Fry
Administrative Assistant
The University of Findlay
Department of Physical Therapy
1000 North Main Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Phone: 419-434-4863
Phone (alternate number): 419-434-5468
Email: fry@findlay.edu
Website: www.findlay.edu (click link to go directly to PT program Web site)

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2010 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	Monday, November 02, 2009
Deadline Type	SOFT Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)	Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	No
Important Dates (if any): Students are encouraged to begin the application process at least six weeks in advance of the firm deadline of 12-1-2009.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Supplemental APPLICATION required?	YES
Supplemental MATERIALS required?	YES
If yes, list of items	Explanation of observation experiences, Discussion of extra-curricular activities and/or leadership roles, Coursework left to complete.
Supplemental FEE required?	YES
If yes, amount	$25
Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD	2009-12-01
Link to supplemental forms or instructions	http://www.findlay.edu/academics/colleges/cohp/academicprograms/ graduate/PHTH/advising/admissioninformation.htm

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? The University of Findlay students will receive a BS degree upon successful completion of year four. Transfer students must have a BS degree prior to matriculation into entry-level program.
For more information about course prerequisites, visit the program Web site: www.findlay.edu (click link to go directly to PT program Web site). The courses listed below reflect the requirements for the traditional program only.

Course Prerequisite Name or Subject Area	Req, Rec, Crq*	SEM hrs	QTR hrs	Lab Required (Y/N)	Additional Program Information
Anatomy and Physiology I	REQ	4	7	YES	.
Anatomy and Physiology II	REQ	4	7	YES	.
General Chemistry I	REQ	4	7	YES	.
General Chemistry II	REQ	4	7	YES	.
Basic Physics I	REQ	4	7	YES	.
Basic Physics II	REQ	4	7	YES	.
Kinesiology	REQ	3	5	NO	.
Exercise Physiology	REQ	3	5	NO	.
Statistics	REQ	3	5	NO	.
General Psychology	REQ	3	5	NO	.
Lifespan Psychology	REQ	3	5	NO	.
Abnormal Psychology	REQ	3	5	NO	.
Medical Terminology	REQ	3	5	NO	.
Introduction to Health Professions	REQ	1	2	NO	If applicant has a BS degree this course is waived.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Is the GRE required?	NOT required
Program’s GRE College Code	#
Last acceptable GRE test date – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)
Oldest GRE score considered – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)

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

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 - a licensed PT must verify hours with signed form
Total Number of PT Hours REQUIRED	100
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours YYYY-MM-DD	2009-12-01
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Accepted
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement	Students are to complete 100 observation hours in physical therapy by the fall of their Junior year or prior to applying to the Physical Therapy Program. Students must observe at least two different physical therapy practice settings under the supervision of a physical therapist. At least 20 hours of observation are required at each setting. Students receiving physical therapy may count a maximum of 10 hours of treatment as observation experience as long as the physical therapist authorizes the observation.

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	3.00	3.62
Program-specific Prerequisite	3.00	3.46
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)	Program uses only the highest grade earned in any prerequisite course to calculate the GPA, if the prerequisite course was repeated.

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.

Discuss the role and function of the physical therapist as a member of the health care team.

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 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	Inquires should be directed to: international@findlay.edu
Program policy for CANADIAN coursework	Inquires should be directed to: international@findlay.edu
Additional information about program’s policy on foreign coursework	TOEFL-iBT score of 89 (26-speaking, 24-writing, 21-reading, 18-listening)

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class YYYY-MM-DD	2010-08-10
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)
Institution's religious affiliation (if any)	Churches of God

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

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

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	32
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	32
Percent of IN-STATE most recent entering class	100%
Percent of WICHE most recent entering class (if applicable)
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) most recent entering class
Percent of CANADIAN most recent entering class
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) most recent entering class
Additional information about the class profile	Preference is given to student attending The University of Findlay.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Physical Therapy Programs at The University of Findlay is to prepare ethical, entry-level practitioners who are competent within and sensitive to the ever-changing health care environment as it relates to the prevention and alleviation of movement dysfunction. From the time you begin taking classes on campus you will be assigned to a physical therapy faculty member and continue with him or her as your advisor throughout your time on campus. Our class size in the traditional curriculum is small with a maximum of 32 students. Our weekend class size is a little larger with 35 students; this is the only weekend Physical Therapist Assistant to Physical Therapist bridge program nationwide. The Traditional Physical Therapy program at The University of Findlay is designed to help you become a generalist practitioner with the ability to function in a variety of settings, geographical locations, and roles including service provision, client advocacy, research, education, consultation, referral and administration. This is a 3+3 traditional physical therapy program with the first three years focused on completing general education and program specific prerequisites. Students who complete the program will receive a Bachelor of Science degree after the fourth year and a doctor of physical therapy degree after the sixth year. Professional classes commence each fall semester.

Please Note: Students enrolled in the 3+3 program are considered undergraduates through their third year. The fourth, fifth, and sixth years are completed as a graduate student. Students are encouraged to investigate alternative funding opportunities to complete graduate school during these three years.