Nazareth College of Rochester

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)

Judith  Baker
Director, Graduate Admissions
Nazareth College of Rochester
Graduate Admissions
4245 East Ave
Rochester, New York 14618
Phone: 5853892050
Phone (alternate number): 5853892821
Email: gradstudies@naz.edu
Website: http://www.naz.edu/dept/physical_therapy/

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?

Rolling admission after November 1st on a space available basis until January 15, 2010.

Important Dates (if any):

Early Consideration: November 1 
Final Deadline: January 15   
Application by November 1 strongly encouraged as spaces are limited.
Coursework begins in May 2010. 

Graduate Program Information Session Dates: register on-line at www.naz.edu/gradstudies

  • Thursday, July 16, 2009 
  • Thursday, September 3, 2009 
  • Thursday, November 12, 2009 
  • Thursday, January 7, 2010 
  • Wednesday , March 3, 2010 
  • Wednesday , May 26, 2010

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

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites


Course Prerequisite Name or Subject Area

Req, Rec,
Crq*

SEM hrs

QTR hrs

Lab Required
(Y/N)

Additional Program Information

Anatomy & Physiology

REQ

8

 .

YES

 .

Chemistry

REQ

8

 .

YES

 .

Physics

REQ

8

 .

YES

 .

Statistics (psychology-based)

REQ

3

 .

NO

 .

* “Req” = required course; “Rec” = recommended course; “Crq” = conditionally required course

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

Additional information about program’s reference requirements: Recommendations from a supervisor, science professor, physical therapist, and/or health care provider are strongly recommended.

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

40

Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED 

DEADLINE  for Completion of All PT Hours
YYYY-MM-DD

2010-05-17

PAID Experience 

Accepted

VOLUNTEER Experience

Accepted

INPATIENT Experience

Accepted

OUTPATIENT Experience

Accepted

Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement

PT Observation hours should be completed in at least two different settings.

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

3.30

Program-specific Prerequisite

2.75

3.30

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

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. 

  • 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?

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

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 

Applicants seeking admission to a graduate program must possess a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent in US terms) with adequate preparation from a recognized institute of higher education. Applicants from foreign educational institutions are required to send official copies of transcripts with certified English translation to the World Education Services for evaluation. To contact WES call 1(800) 977-8263 or (212) 966-6377 between 9am and 5pm Eastern Standard Time.   

English Language Proficiency: Applicants applying from a foreign educational institution, whose native language is not English, are required to prove English proficiency by one of the following methods:   

  • 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or 
  • 85 on the Internet-based test TOEFL (a minimum of 25 on the speaking portion is required), or 
  • 6.5 on the English Language Testing System (IELTS)   

Please note that minimum score may vary by program. Results of the test must be forwarded directly to Nazareth College. NOTE:

  1. Applicants with lower English proficiency may be admitted on a provisional basis by enrolling in Nazareth's American Language Institute for an intensive English program.
  2. Applicants without formal English language proficiency scores may be admitted conditionally upon being tested after arrival. For  undergraduate students, the testing will determine English placement. For more information:    TOEFL: www.ets.org  IELTS: http://www.ielts.org/

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered 

Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.

PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class
YYYY-MM-DD

2010-05-17

Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)

Institution's religious affiliation (if any)

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

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

Size of Most Recent Entering Class

15

Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class

10

Percent of IN-STATE students in most recent entering class

Percent of WICHE students in most recent entering class (if applicable)

Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class

39%

Percent of CANADIAN students in most recent entering class

<1%

Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students in most recent entering class

 

Additional information about the class profile

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Mission Statement:

The Nazareth College Physical Therapy Program prepares physical therapists dedicated to lifelong learning, reflection, and accountability, who are grounded in intellectual, ethical, and aesthetic values. The program will prepare professionals who are committed to meeting community health needs through engagement and service. The program graduate will possess the adaptive competence necessary to provide sound patient care, as well as preventive, educational, administrative, and consultative services that respect individuality.

Philosophy:

The faculty of the Nazareth College Physical Therapy Program believe that a pre-professional foundation in the liberal arts and sciences promotes strong interpersonal and communication skills, innovation and creativity, problem solving, and critical thinking. The professional curriculum is designed to reflect current trends in autonomous, evidence-based practice, stimulating critical inquiry. The faculty create an educational environment in which students are responsible for learning. Faculty serve as role models in demonstrating responsibility and accountability as teachers, clinicians, scholars, consultants, and administrators who are committed to serving community health needs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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