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OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2007-09 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2007-09 [Archived Catalog]

Physical Therapy (Entry-Level) (D.P.T.)


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www.ohiou.edu/phystherapy

Entry-Level D.P.T.

Application Process

Applications must be received by one of the deadlines indicated on the school’s Web site www.ohiou.edu/phystherapy/. These dates have been October 1 (entry admissions) and December 15. Please check the Web site for any updated information regarding applying to the program including the Physical Therapy Graduate Program admission packet. Both a School of Physical Therapy Application and a Graduate Studies Application must be completed.

Note: you must request official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) be sent directly from the testing agency. Student-supplied photocopies are not accepted as official, but may be included for review and to assist with official score matching. The Ohio University reporting code is 1593. GRE scores must be received by application deadlines.

When you submit an ONLINE APPLICATION, you need to provide printed copies of the following materials to complete your application. You will need two separate envelopes for these materials.

In envelope #1 put items 1-3 (as applicable). Mail this envelope to: Graduate Studies, McKee House, 44 University Terrace, Athens, OH 45701.

1. Copy of Application Submission page or the application transaction (order) ID.

2. Two copies of official transcripts from each U.S. postsecondary institution attended. (Official transcripts are those in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution). Ohio University transcripts will be obtained by the Office of Graduate Studies on your behalf.

3. Two copies of official or registrar certified transcripts/mark sheets and two certified English translations for each non-U.S. postsecondary institution attended (in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution, if possible). Transcripts must reflect all courses taken, including courses that were repeated or taken outside a degree program.

In envelope #2 put items 4-6. Mail this envelope to: Admissions Committee, School of Physical Therapy; Grover Center W290; College of Health and Human Services, Athens, OH 45701.

4. Copy of School of Physical Therapy Application form available at (www.ohio.edu/phystherapy). We are currently working to have the application available from the Graduate Studies website and when available, you will be able to electronically submit the application to the School of Physical Therapy.

5. Three (3) letters of recommendation from people who are qualified to evaluate your capability for graduate study, in envelopes sealed by the person writing the recommendation. These letters are to be on the form available through the School of Physical Therapy (www.ohio.edu/phystherapy), not the general ones used by the rest of the university. On the Graduate Studies Application, please list your references consisting of two physical therapists and one professor in Section 4 on Form 3.

6. An unofficial transcript, along with course descriptions, from each U.S. postsecondary institution attended. Ohio University transcripts will be obtained by the Office of Graduate Studies on your behalf.

NOTE: If submitting a online application, do not submit a paper copy of the application for the same term/degree program.

When you submit a PAPER APPLICATION, you need to provide printed copies of the following materials to complete your application. You will need two separate envelopes for these materials.

In envelope #1 put items 1-7 (as applicable). Mail this envelope to: Graduate Studies, McKee House, 44 University Terrace, Athens, OH 45701.

1. One completed, signed application (Form 1).

2. One completed, signed In-State Tuition Rates Form (Form 2).

3. One completed, signed Background Information & References Form (Form 3)

4. Non-refundable application fee (check, cash or money order) payable to Ohio University.

5. Two copies of official transcripts from each U.S. postsecondary institution attended. (Official transcripts are those in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution). Ohio University transcripts will be obtained by the Office of Graduate Studies or the School of Physical Therapy on your behalf.

6. Two copies of official or registrar certified transcripts/mark sheets and two certified English translations for each non-U.S. postsecondary institution attended (in envelopes sealed by the issuing institution, if possible). Transcripts must reflect all courses taken, including courses that were repeated or taken outside a degree program.

7. International applicants who need a certificate of eligibility, include one completed, signed Financial Affidavit of Support (Form 4).

In envelope #2 put items 8-10. Mail this envelope to: Admissions Committee, School of Physical Therapy; Grover Center W290; College of Health and Human Services, Athens, OH 45701.

8. Copy of School of Physical Therapy application form available at (www.ohio.edu/phystherapy/).

9. Three (3) letters of recommendation from people who are qualified to evaluate your capability for graduate study, in envelopes sealed by the person writing the recommendation. These letters are to be on the form available through the School of Physical Therapy (www.ohio.edu/phystherapy/), not the general ones used by the rest of the university.

10. An unofficial transcript, along with course descriptions for all prerequisite courses, from each U.S. postsecondary institution attended. Ohio University transcripts will be obtained by the Office of Graduate Studies or the School of Physical Therapy on your behalf.

All documents received by the University in connection with an application for admission become the property of Ohio University. They will not be returned or forwarded to another agency or college/university.

All non-native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency by submission of official TOEFL (550 minimum paper-based test/213 computer-based-test) or IELTS scores (7.0 overall average). Tests older than two years are not accepted. See elsewhere in this catalog for exemptions and more details regarding English proficiency requirements.

Selection

The School of Physical Therapy admissions committee considers the following in ranking and selecting eligible applicants:

  1. Overall GPA
  2. Prerequisite GPA
  3. Interview (preview day)
  4. References (3 are required using the form on the Physical Therapy Web site).
  5. GRE scores
  6. Relevant life experiences

Typically 36 students are admitted yearly. You will be notified of acceptance no later than late April.

Eligibility Requirements to Begin Physical Therapy Coursework

If admitted, you must meet the following requirements before you begin physical therapy coursework in June:

  1. Completion of all prerequisite coursework.
  2. Completion of a baccalaureate degree.

Entry-Level DPT


The following is a listing of the courses required in the three-calendar-year graduate professional education program in physical therapy.

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