Thomas Jefferson University

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)

Thomas Jefferson University
Jefferson College of Health Professions Office of Admissions
130 S. 9th St.
Suite 100
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Phone: 215-503-8891
Phone (alternate number): 215-503-1044
Email: jchp@jefferson.edu
Website: http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/pt/dptcomplete.cfm

APPLICATION DEADLINE for 2010 ENTERING CLASS

PTCAS Application Deadline	Friday, May 14, 2010
Deadline Type	FIRM Deadline
Application Close Date (for soft deadlines only)
Program Has Rolling Admissions Process?	Yes
Important Dates (if any): Information regarding Open House and Information Sessions events can be found here: http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/admissions/visit.cfm

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

Supplemental APPLICATION required?	YES
Supplemental MATERIALS required?	NO
If yes, list of items
Supplemental FEE required?	YES
If yes, amount	$25
Supplemental deadline(s) YYYY-MM-DD	2010-05-31
Link to supplemental forms or instructions	Once the application is downloaded from PTCAS students will receive an email with a link to the supplemental application including logon ID and password.

PROGRAM PREREQUISITES

Course Prerequisites

Must applicants earn a Bachelor's degree prior to enrolling into the PT program? Varies. Applicants through our 3 + 3 programs do not need a degree - see http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/admissions/partners.cfm
For more information about course prerequisites, visit the program Web site: http://www.jefferson.edu/jchp/pt/dptcomplete.cfm

Course Prerequisite Name or Subject Area	Req, Rec, Crq*	SEM hrs	QTR hrs	Lab Required (Y/N)	Additional Program Information
Human Anatomy & Physiology	REQ	8	12	YES	.
General Biology	REQ	8	12	YES	.
General Chemistry	REQ	8	12	YES	.
General Physics	REQ	8	12	YES	Algebra-based or calculus-based accepted
Statistics	REQ	3	5	NA	.
Mathematics	REQ	3	5	NA	Algebra/trigonometry, pre-calculus or calculus
Humanities	REQ	9	15	NA	3 credits of composition/writing required. Ethics and/or philosophy recommended.
Nutrition / Health and Wellness	REQ	3	5	NA
Psychology	REQ	6	10	NA	Abnormal and developmental preferred
Social Science	REQ	3	5	NA

* “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:

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	50
Total Number of PT Hours RECOMMENDED	50
DEADLINE for Completion of All PT Hours YYYY-MM-DD	2009-09-01
PAID Experience	Accepted
VOLUNTEER Experience	Accepted
INPATIENT Experience	Required
OUTPATIENT Experience	Accepted
Additional information about program’s PT hours requirement	At least 50 hours are required in two different setting.

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	3.0	3.4
Program-specific Prerequisite	3.0	3.4
Additional information about program’s GPA requirements (if any)	Must earn a 'C' or higher in all prerequisite coursework.

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.

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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?	Some non-native English speakers may require TOEFL - see below.
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	Demonstration of English Language Proficiency All international students and U.S. permanent residents must demonstrate English language proficiency as one of the conditions for admission to JCHP. JCHP will accept any one of the following items to satisfy the proficiency requirement: Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with an overall score of at least 87 and individual section scores as follows: Writing – 21, Speaking – 23, Reading – 21 and Listening – 22. Do not include the scores in the self-managed application envelope. Request official scores to be sent to JCHP. Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university. U.S. national or state licensure or certification in a nursing or allied health field.* Score of 508 or higher on the Critical Reading (formerly Verbal) section for the SAT for applicants entering JCHP directly from high school. Native English speaker from one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or United Kingdom. *Certain certification may not be sufficient to demonstrate proficiency. For nursing students, only state licensure will be accepted.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

PT Degree Offered	Program culminates in a doctoral (DPT) degree.
PT Program Start Date(s) For Entering Class YYYY-MM-DD	2010-09-07
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	46
Anticipated Size of Next Entering Class	45
Percent of IN-STATE students in most recent entering class	50%
Percent of WICHE students in most recent entering class (if applicable)
Percent of OUT-OF-STATE (non-resident) students in most recent entering class	50%
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	8 students will enter our program via a special 3+3 articluation agreement with partner schools.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

A Message from the Department Chair

Welcome to the Department of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University!

If you want a career that involves helping people of all ages to meet their individual health needs and improve their quality of life, then physical therapy is the field for you. If you want to pursue a physical therapy degree from a highly ranked program with a great reputation, located in a dynamic medical environment, in a vibrant urban setting, with a faculty devoted to graduating students who are prepared to practice in tomorrow's healthcare environment, then the DPT program at Thomas Jefferson University is the program for you!

Jefferson's Department of Physical Therapy offers two programs, the entry-level Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) program and a transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) program for practicing clinicians.

The entry-level DPT program is a three-year post-baccalaureate program based on a clinical problem-solving approach to healthcare issues. The curriculum features a strong basic science background with emphasis on evidence-based physical therapy practice and a variety of opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience through laboratory and clinical education experiences. Graduates of the program are not only prepared to examine and treat musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems, they are also prepared to provide patients with information on injury prevention and to develop health maintenance programs for people at all stages of life. They are prepared to apply scientific knowledge, humanistic values, critical analysis and a systematic approach to patient care when making clinical decisions.

Practicing physical therapists that have a BSPT or MSPT may earn a transitional DPT degree at Jefferson in as few as 12 months. This program is designed for students who work full time. The hybrid design includes online coursework and on-site classes, usually one or two days during the weekend per course. The curriculum focuses on topics that are not typically included in many baccalaureate and master's level programs, such as differential diagnosis, pharmacology and radiology and integumentary systems.

A Jefferson education involves more than simply learning the skills and facts that a physical therapist needs to know;students also learn how to adapt quickly to today's dynamic healthcare environment. The curriculum emphasizes the professional behaviors advocated by the APTA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, such as respecting the rights and dignity of patients, acting in a trustworthy manner, and maintaining and promoting high standards for physical therapy practice, education and research.

I hope you enjoy perusing our website. Please contact us should you have any questions regarding our programs.

Ann E. Barr, PhD, DPT