Regis University

PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION (2009-10)

Alison Campbell
RHCHP Assistant Director, Admissions and Student Operations
Regis University
RHCHP Admissions and Student Operations
3333 Regis Blvd. G-9
Denver, Colorado 80221
Phone: 303-458-4344
Phone (alternate number): 1-800-388-2366 ext. 4938
Email: dpt@regis.edu
Website: www.regis.edu/dpt

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2010 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	Monday, November 02, 2009
Deadline Type	SOFT Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)	Monday, November 16, 2009
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	No
Important Dates (if any): Applicants must complete the PTCAS application and Regis University's Supplemental Application by the November 2, 2009 deadline date. Interviews for invited candidates will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 or Monday, February 1, 2010. . Invited candidates will be assigned to a specific interview date and time. On-campus interview attendance is required for admission consideration.

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	All applicants are required to submit an official GRE score report to Regis University directly. Score reports must be received by the November 2, 2009 deadline date. Regis University's supplemental application will include the following: listing of prerequiste courework specific to Regis University listing of highly recommended coursework specific to Regis University information on the criminal background check, drug screen and essential functions required for admitted students
Supplemental FEE required?	YES
If yes, amount	$40
Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD	2009-11-02
Link to supplemental forms or instructions	www.regis.edu/dpt

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: www.regis.edu/dpt

Course Prerequisite Name or Subject Area	Req, Rec, Crq*	SEM hrs	QTR hrs	Lab Required (Y/N)	Additional Program Information
Human Anatomy	REQ	4	.	YES	Combined anatomy and physiology courses are accepted as long as full series is completed
Human Physiology	REQ	4	.	YES	Combined anatomy and physiology courses are accepted as long as full series is completed
General Chemistry	REQ	8	.	YES	General Chemistry I and II with labs
General Physics	REQ	8	.	YES	General Physics I and II with labs
Biology	REQ	8	.	YES	Biology I and II with labs, or a total of 8 semester hours of courses taken in a Biology department.
Behavior Science	REQ	6	.	NO	Behavioral Science examples include courses in psychology, sociology and anthropology.
Statistics	REQ	3	.	NO	Course must include descriptive and inferential statistics in course content

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

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Is the GRE required?	Required
Program’s GRE College Code	# 4656
Last acceptable GRE test date – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)	2009-10-15
Oldest GRE score considered – YYYY-MM-DD (if applicable)	2004-01-01

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		480
Verbal Percentile
Quantitative		640
Quantitative Percentile
Analytical Writing		4.5
Analytical Writing Percentile
Composite (verbal & quantitative)
Composite Percentile
Additional information about program’s GRE requirements

References

Number of references required by program: 3 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: Three references are required with application to Regis University's DPT program. One must be from a practicing physical therapist and one from a college-level instructor. The third recommendation should be completed by either a professional or academic reference. Personal letters of recommendation are not accepted.

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 NOT required or considered
Total Number of PT Hours REQUIRED
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours YYYY-MM-DD
PAID Experience
VOLUNTEER Experience
INPATIENT Experience
OUTPATIENT Experience
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement

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		3.53
Program-specific Prerequisite		3.48
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)	All college level courses are considered in calculating cumulative GPA as calculated by PTCAS. Prerequisite course grades for repeated courses are averaged, prerequisite course grades are replaced if a higher level course is completed.

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.

Please provide a one page personal biography/essay which allows the Regis University faculty to become acquainted with you in ways different than grades, GRE scores, and general admission requirements. This information is used as your introduction to the physical therapy faculty during the interview process. This essay is not considered as part of your overall admissions evaluation.

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 Other non-citizens (e.g., refugees)
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	Foreign transcripts must be evaluated by a Regis approved credential evaluation service. Please see www.regis.edu/dptfor a list of approved agencies. Documentation of financial ability to pay one year's expenses, including tuition, fees, living expenses, etc. and demonstrated adequate coverage for health insurance in the United States are required for students seeking an I-20. An I-20 cannot be issued until after the students has been admitted by the University and the academic program, and provided all necessary documentation. All documents submitted during the application process become the property of Regis University.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class YYYY-MM-DD	2010-08-30
Dual-degree programs offered in conjunction with the PT degree (if any)	Regis University offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.
Institution's religious affiliation (if any)	Jesuit Catholic

Profile of Most Recent Entering Class

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

Size of Most Recent Entering Class	64
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	64
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
Percent of CANADIAN students in most recent entering class
Percent of INTERNATIONAL (non-U.S/non-Canadian) students in most recent entering class
Additional information about the class profile	As a private institution no preference is given based on residency. We give additional consideration to applicants who complete the undergraduate Exercise Science minor at Regis University, however, gaurenteed admission is not offered to those students.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Regis University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program offers you an outstanding education at a university known for its academic excellence and commitment to service learning. Your leadership, professional, and clinical skills will be our priority. At Regis University, physical therapy is about much more than strengthening weak muscles and improving range of motion. It's about treating the whole person.

The DPT curriculum focuses on an evidenced-based model, taught by our nationally recognized faculty who expose students to the most current clinical techniques available. That means you'll learn how to diagnose and plan physical therapy interventions that are personalized for each individual. The curriculum explores motor control and movement theory as foundation principles of physical therapy education. Students study movement and its effects on each body system and how it relates to physical therapy management across the lifespan. Extensive study of the foundation sciences is incorporated into the curriculum. Numerous faculty facilitated, small group activities are also included in the curriculum where in-depth clinical problems and issues are explored.

The DPT program is 110 semester hours of full-time study, offered in eight consecutive semesters over three calendar years. A total of 38 weeks of clinical experience is integrated within the curriculum. The School of Physical Therapy is affiliated with over 600 clinical facilities located throughout the U.S. and some abroad. During any one rotation, students are given choices within a subset of these sites. New clinical sites (delete sites, add instructors) are continually being added for new and varied experiences. During clinical experiences, students have the opportunity to integrate knowledge gained from courses and refine their skills in examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, outcomes, and communication with diverse populations. Students are expected to participate in one rural experience and one out-of-state experience to facilitate an appreciation for various practice settings.

Graduation requirements include completion of a research project and capstone portfolio. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree and are eligible to take the national physical therapy licensure examination. This degree prepares students to be autonomous general practitioners equipped with the necessary tools to practice physical therapy in a dynamic health care setting. 100% of all licensed DPT graduates are employed within six months of graduation, in many cases, looking at multiple offers and often accepting positions prior to graduation.

And all this in a setting that allows you to enjoy the cultural aspects of a big city and the abundant outdoor adventure that Colorado has to offer! Become a leader in physical therapy at Regis University!

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