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[Pages:9]Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements (used only for advising purposes for La Salle University students)

(Taken from school websites; always check school websites to verify requirements) ALL programs require volunteer or paid experience in physical therapy; some require DOCUMENTED verification; many also require community service

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Anatomy and Physiology

General biology Advanced biology

(300-400 level)

General chemistry

General physics Organic chemistry Statistics Mathematics Computer science Psychology

Sociology English composition Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other

Minimum GPA required

Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours

Length of program Application through PTCAS Web address of school Degree conferred

Alvernia University (Reading) 8 credits 3-4 credits

8 credits

8 credits 3 credits

Pennsylvania

Arcadia University

Chatham University

(Glenside)

(Pittsburgh)

2 courses or 1 course physiology 2 terms OR 1 term physiology +

+ 1 course anatomy

1 term anatomy

(2 courses prereq. for below)

2 terms

1 course

e.g. Neuroscience, Anatomy,

Histology, Cell Biology

2 courses

2 terms

Intro or higher, e.g. Organic,

Biochem

2 courses

2 terms

1 course

1 term

DeSales University (Allentown) 8 credits 4 credits

8 credits

8 credits 3 credits

6-9 credits Psychol., Soc/Anthropol.,

humanities

3 credits

1 course Psychology + 1 course Sociology,

Anthropology, or Psychol.

1 term Developmental

9 credits Intro + 2 other courses

3.0 overall, science > C in prereqs Yes No Yes 100 minimum

Outpatient + inpatient 3 years Yes

alvernia.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

3.0 overall, prereqs. > C in prereqs (3.0 for all).

Yes No Yes # not specified; > 2 diff. settings: 1 outpatient, 1 inpatient 3 years Yes

arcadia.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

3.0 overall, prereqs. > C in prereqs. Yes No Yes

Required; # not specified > 2 diff. settings 7 terms Yes

chatham.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

3 credits Exercise Sci. or Exercise

Physiol. 3.0 overall; 3.2 prereqs.

> C in prereqs Yes No Yes

40 minimum in single setting Additional settings highly rec.

3 years No

desales.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements (used only for advising purposes for La Salle University students)

Anatomy and Physiology

General biology Advanced biology

(300-400 level) General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics Mathematics Psychology Sociology

Drexel University (Philadelphia)

1 course in Physiology + 1 course in Anatomy OR 2 courses

in A & P

2 courses

2 courses 2 courses

1 course

1 course Introductory

Pennsylvania

Duquesne University*

Gannon University

(Pittsburgh)

(Erie)

1 semester Human Anatomy

(cadaver dissection recom.) +

1 semester Human Physiology

(200/300 level for both)

2 courses

2 semesters

2 courses 2 courses

1 course

1 course

2 semesters 2 semesters

1 semester

1 semester (200-300 level) Behavioral/social science

Ethics English composition Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other

CPR certification

1 sem. Exercise physiology

Minimum GPA required

3.0; > C in prerequisites

3.0 overall (3.2 preferred)

3.0 overall, prereqs.

> 3.0 in sciences

> C in prereqs., 3.2

> C in prereqs.

Baccalaureate required?

Yes

Yes (usually)

Yes

Transfer students accepted?

No

Yes (prefer freshmen)

No

Graduate Record Exam req.?

Yes

Yes

No

# Work/Volunteer hours

50 minimum

100 min. with PT

Recommended

Length of program

33 months

3 years

33 months

Application through PTCAS

Yes

Yes

Yes



Web address of school

drexel.edu

duq.edu

gannon.edu

Degree conferred

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

*Anticipate no seats will be available for Fall 2019 matriculation for graduate students (non-Duquesne students)

Gannon University (Ruskin, FL)

2 semesters OR 1 semester Human Anatomy + 1 semester Human Physiology

2 semesters

2 semesters 2 semesters

1 semester

1 semester Psychology (200-300 level)

2 additional semesters Social Sciences recomm.

Exercise physiology recomm. Kinesiology recommended 3.0 overall, prereqs. > C in prereqs. Yes No No 100 minimum 3 years Yes

gannon.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements (used only for advising purposes for La Salle University students)

Pennsylvania

Lebanon Valley College

Misericordia University*

Neumann University (Aston)

(Annville)

(Dallas)

(weekend format)

(begins spring semester)

Anatomy and Physiology

2 courses OR

8 credits

8 credits

1 course. Human physiology +

1 course Human anatomy

General biology

2 courses

8 credits

Advanced biology

(300-400 level)

General chemistry

2 courses

4 credits

8 credits

General physics

2 courses

8 credits

8 credits

Organic chemistry

4 credits

Statistics

1 course

3 credits

3 credits

Mathematics

3 credits

Psychology

1 course

Introductory, Developmental,

6 credits

Abnormal - 3 credits each

Sociology

1 course Introductory

3 credits

Comparative Sociology

Ethics

English composition

6 credits

Communications

Humanities/Social sciences

6 credits Humanities

Other

Medical Terminology

Several options ? see website

Minimum GPA required

3.0 overall; 2.8 science

3.2 overall, sci., prereqs.

3.0, > B in prereqs.

> C in sciences

> C in prereqs.

3.3 in prereqs. more competitive

Baccalaureate required?

Yes (freshmen preferred)

Yes (freshmen preferred)

Yes

Transfer students accepted?

No

No

No

Graduate Record Exam req.?

Yes

No

Yes

# Work/Volunteer hours

30 minimum

50 min.; 2 different settings

50 minimum with PT

Length of program

3 years

3 years

3 years (weekend format)

Application through PTCAS

No

No

No



See university website

See university website

Web address of school

lvc.edu

misericordia.edu

neumann.edu

Degree conferred

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

*No more than 3 seats available for graduate admission during the 2018-2019 admissions cycle

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic medicine (Suwanee, GA campus) 8 semester hour credits

A&P or Biology

4 semester hour credits (General bio is prerequisite)

8 semester hour credits 8 semester hour credits

3 semester hour credits

3 semester hour credits

3 semester hour credits Sociology/Anthropology

Yes No Yes Required; #not specified 3 years Yes

pcom.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements (used only for advising purposes for La Salle University students)

Anatomy and Physiology

General biology Advanced biology

(300-400 level) General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics

Mathematics

Psychology

Sociology

Ethics English composition Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other Minimum GPA required

Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours Length of program Application through PTCAS Web address Degree conferred

Saint Francis University (Loretto) 8 credits

4 credits

Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock University

Temple University

(Slippery Rock)

(Philadelphia)

2 courses

8 credits OR

4 credits anatomy +

4 credits Physiology

4 credits

Thomas Jefferson University (Philadelphia) 8 credits OR

4 credits Human anatomy + 4 credits Human physiology

8 credits

8 credits 8 credits 3 credits

9 credits Introductory + 2 courses, e.g. Abnormal, Developmental

2 courses 2 courses 1 course

2 courses

2 courses 2 courses

8 credits 8 credits

3 credits

3 credits

3 credits e.g. Intro, Developmental,

Abnormal 3 credits Behavioral science course with emphasis on group behavior

3 credits Pre-calc. or higher

6 credits Introductory, Abnormal, Developmental, Child, or Health

3 credits Sociology or a Cultural course

6 credits

4 credits Exercise Physiology 3.2 overall, science/math.

Yes No No 80 min.; 2 different settings 3 years Yes

francis.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

3.0; > C in prereqs.

Yes No Yes 100 minimum with PT 3 years No See university website sru.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

3.0, > C in prereqs.

Yes No Yes Strongly recommended 3 years Yes

temple.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

3 credits ? Philosophy/Ethics 3.0 overall, science >C in prereqs. Yes No No

50 min.; 2 different settings 2 years, 9 months Yes

+ TJU supplemental application jefferson.edu

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements (used only for advising purposes for La Salle University students)

Anatomy and Physiology

General biology Advanced biology

(300-400 level)

General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics

Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh

University of Scranton*

(Scranton)

6 credits OR

3 cr. Comparative Anatomy +

3 cr. General Human Physiology

8 credits

2 courses

1 course

Mammalian/human anatomy

and/or Physiology.

8 credits

2 courses

8 credits

2 courses

3 credits

1 course

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Mathematics Psychology

3 credits Introductory + 3 credits Abnormal,

Developmental, or Sports

1 course (> pre-calculus) 1 course Introductory 1 course advanced

(Abnormal or Developmental)

Sociology

Ethics

English composition

3 credits

Communications

Humanities/Social sciences

Other

Minimum GPA required

3.0

3.2 overall; 3.0 science

Baccalaureate required?

Yes

Yes

Transfer students accepted?

No

No

Graduate Record Exam req.?

Yes

No

# Work/Volunteer hours

Required; no minimum, but 150

60 minimum in PT setting

recommended

Length of program

3 years

3 years

Application through PTCAS

Yes

Yes



Web address

shrs.pitt.edu

scranton.edu

Degree conferred

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

*Very limited number of seats available to non-University of Scranton students

Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements (used only for advising purposes for La Salle University students)

Anatomy and Physiology General biology Advanced biology

(300-400 level) General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics Mathematics

Psychology

Sociology Ethics English composition

Communications Humanities/Social sciences

Other Minimum GPA required

Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours Length of program Application through PTCAS Web address Degree conferred

University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

(with Bachelor's degree) 8 credits 8 credits

Pennsylvania

University of the Sciences in

University of the Sciences in

Philadelphia (transfer option into 2nd year)

Philadelphia (transfer option into 3rd year)

8 credits

8 credits 8 credits

9 credits Includes pre-calculus and

statistics OR

3 credits Calculus + 3 credits statistics

12 credits in social sciences Includes a minimum of 6 credits

in psychology

6 credits

8 credits 6 credits Pre-calculus + Calculus

3 credits 6 credits

3 credits Nutrition 2 credits Medical Terminology

(may be taken online)

3.0; > C in prereqs.

Yes No No Highly recommended 3 years Yes

usip.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

3 credits, e.g. Art appreciation, History, Music appreciation, Philosophy ethics, Foreign

language

3.0

No Yes (freshmen preferred)

No Highly recommended

6 years No

usip.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

8 credits 8 credits

6 credits Pre-calculus + Calculus

3 credits Introductory

6 credits

3 credits 6 credits e.g. psychology, economics, political science, sociology, anthopology

3.0

No Yes (freshmen preferred)

No Highly recommended

5 years No

usip.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

Widener University (Chester)

6 semester hours 3 semester hours

8 semester hours 6 semester hours 3 semester hours

9 semester hours of social sciences to include

6 sem hrs psychology

9 semester hours of English/Humanities to include 3 sem hrs. English composition

3.0 science; 3.5 science to be competitive Yes No Yes

40 min.; 2 different sites 3 years Yes

widener.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements (used only for advising purposes for La Salle University students)

Anatomy and Physiology

General biology Advanced biology

(300-400 level) General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics Mathematics

Psychology

Sociology Ethics

English composition Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other Minimum GPA required

Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours Length of program Application through PTCAS Web address Degree conferred

Kean University (Union)

8 credits

8 credits

8 credits 8 credits

3 credits

3 credits Introductory psychology

3 credits Upper level psychology, sociology, or philosophy

3 credits

3.0 overall, prereqs. > C in prereqs. Yes No Yes Required 3 years Yes

kean.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

New Jersey

Rutgers University

Rutgers University

DPT North

DPT Stratford

(Newark campus)

(Blackwood campus)

(begins in August)

(begins in May)

8 credits

8 credits OR

8 credits Human anatomy +

Human physiology

8 credits

Seton Hall University (Nutley/Clifton)

8 credits

8 credits 8 credits

3 credits 3 credits > Pre-calculus 3 credits

8 credits 8 credits

3 credits

8 credits 8 credits

3 credits

3 credits Social/Behavioral Science

3 credits Psychology + 6 credits Social and Behavioral

sciences

Community service A-B range. > C prereqs. Yes No Yes

Required; # not specified 3 years Yes

shp.rutgers.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

Community service A-B range. > C prereqs. Yes No Yes

Required; # not specified 3 years Yes

shp.rutgers.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

6 credits English/Communications

3.2 overall and prereqs. > C in prereqs. Yes No Yes

50 minimum with PT 34 months Yes

shu.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Program Admission Requirements (used only for advising purposes for La Salle University students)

New Jersey

Delaware

Maryland

Anatomy and Physiology

General biology Advanced biology

(300-400 level) General chemistry General physics Organic chemistry Statistics Mathematics

Psychology

Sociology

Ethics English composition

Communications Humanities/Social sciences Other

Minimum GPA required

Baccalaureate required? Transfer students accepted? Graduate Record Exam req.? # Work/Volunteer hours Length of program Application through Web address Degree conferred

Stockton University (Pomona)

6-8 sem hrs OR 3-4 sem hrs anatomy + 3-4 sem hrs physiology 6-8 sem hrs

6-8 sem hrs 6-8 sem hrs 3 sem hrs

3-4 sem hrs Introductory, Developmental, or Abnormal

3.0 overall, > C prereqs. Yes No Yes

80 minimum 3 years Yes

+ Supplemental stockton.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

University of Delaware (Newark)

2 courses OR 3 credits Human or Mammalian physiology + 3 cr. Human or Mammalian anatomy 8 credits

8 credits 8 credits 4 credits recommended 3 credits 3 credits calculus Highly recommended 3 credits ? Introductory 3 credits upper level Highly rec.

3 credits recom. 3 cr. Soc. of Health Care recom.

3 credits recommended 3 credits Highly recom.

University of Maryland Baltimore

8 semester hours or 1 course in human anatomy + 1 course in

physiology

4 semester hours

8 semester hours 8 semester hours

3 semester hours

3 semester hours psychology Develop. or abnormal recom.

1-2 courses that include a knowledge of human behavior

(individual or societal)

University of Maryland - Eastern Shore (Princess Anne) 8 semester hours

4 semester hours 4 semester hrs.: Histology, Cell biology or Microbiology

8 semester hours 8 semester hours

3 semester hours 3-4 semester hours: Trigonometry or higher

6 semester hours Sociology/Psychology (General, Abnormal, Child)

3 credits Public Speaking recom. 3 credits Medical ethics recom. 3 credits Inter-prof. Educ. recom

3 credits Interpersonal Relationships/Commun. recom..

> C in prereqs.

Yes No Yes 100 minimum with PT 2.5 years Yes

CPR + First Aid certification Community service required

3.0 overall, prereqs. > C in prereqs Yes No Yes

100 minimum with PT 3 years Yes

3.0 overall, sci/math; > C in prereqs.

Yes No Yes 50; 2 different sites (25 each) 3 years Yes

udel.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

pt.umaryland.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

umes.edu Doctor of Physical Therapy

Schools that will accept freshmen into a 6 or 7 year entry-level PT program

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