Physical Therapist Assistant Program AdmissionApplication deadline for fall 2008 admission: June 1, 2008 CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION, APPLICATION PROCEDURE, APPLICATION MATERIALS Section 1. Incoming Freshman Applicants (High school students or first time adults) Section 2. Transfer Applicants (Applicants who will be transferring credits for another university.) Section 3. Current University of Evansville Students 1. Incoming Freshman Applicants Admission Criteria Incoming freshman applicants must meet University of Evansville’s requirements for admission, which includes a college preparatory high-school curriculum with a minimum of three semesters of math, including two years of algebra and one year of geometry and at least two years of high school science. (If the recommended math sequence was not followed in high school, a remedial college level math course or higher is required for consideration for admission.) It is strongly recommended that students complete a physics course in high school. Applicants: -must have achieved a high school GPA of at least a 2.5 or its equivalent to be considered for admission to the PTA program. Please note: GPA will be determined by course work completed through the 2008 spring semester. -must have achieved a grade of C or better in one high school mathematics and once high school science course. -must have official high school transcripts sent to the Office of Admission. Application Procedure -Submit an application for admission to the University, identifying Physical Therapist Assistant as your intended major. -Application must be typed. The only item not to be typed is your signature. Please limit all answers to the space provided. Attachments will not be considered as part of the application. -The essay MUST be prepared as specified in the directions. It will be evaluated regarding the development of the answer and your expression of ideas in writing. This includes your writing style, grammar, vocabulary, organization of thoughts, and clarity of ideas. -Submit the Supplemental Application. At least 20 hours of observation are required for admission. The experiences listed should be ONLY those activities (not interventions) that were performed or observed under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. These experiences can be obtained in a hospital, nursing home, sub-acute facility, developmental center, outpatient clinic, school setting, or in a summer camp for physically challenged children or adults. It is important to have observed a variety of treatments and different types of disorders. Please complete all information requested (dates, place, types of patients, total hours). -Proofread all application documents. -Correct, in type, all grammatical, spelling, and sentence structure errors. -Sign both the application and supplemental application. -Submit application, supplemental application, $35.00 application fee made payable to the University of Evansville and $10.00 supplemental application fee made payable to the University of Evansville Department of Physical Therapy to: University of Evansville, Office of Admission, 1800 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47722 -Request your high school to send a copy of your official transcripts to: University of Evansville, Office of Admission, 1800 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47722 Application deadline for 2008/2009 admission is June 1. Admission criteria is subject to change. The Department of Physical Therapy reserves the right to make final decisions concerning all admission criteria. Link to: f you have any questions, please call the Department of Physical Therapy at (812-488-2341 or 800-488-8633, extension 2341. The University of Evansville reserves the right to exercise judgment in the selection process for the Physical Therapist Assistant program. All decisions are final.
2. Transfer Applicants Link to: Transfer applicants must submit the University of Evansville's Transfer Student Application, Supplemental Application Form, Dean of Students Recommendation Form, official high school transcripts, official SAT or ACT scores (these scores are often noted on high school transcripts), a photocopy of your Phi Theta Kappa membership certificate (if applicable), official college transcripts sent directly from all colleges that you have attended, a $35.00 application fee (make check payable to the University of Evansville), and a $10.00 supplemental application fee (make check payable to the University of Evansville Department of Physical Therapy. Applicants must: -disclose their entire academic background. -have a 2.3 cumulative GPA which includes one college level science course and a college level math course with grades of C or higher. Please note: GPA will be determined by course work completed through the 2008 spring semester. -have a minimum of 20 volunteer or observation hours under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist. These experiences can be obtained in a hospital, nursing home, sub-acute facility, developmental center, outpatient clinic, school setting, or in a summer camp for physically challenged children or adults. It is important to have observed a variety of treatments and different types of disorders. Please complete all information requested. Anatomy and Physiology credits earned more than five years prior to admission into the program will not be credited toward program requirements. GPA will be determined as follows: -Applicants with 12 hours of more of college credit will be ranked by their college GPA. -Applicants with 11 hours or fewer of college credit will be ranked by their high school GPA with a minimum of 2.5 to be considered for admission. Link to: Application deadline for fall 2008 admission: June 1, 2008 Admission Criteria is Subject to Change. The Department of Physical Therapy reserves the right to make final decisions concerning all admission criteria. f you have any questions, please call the Department of Physical Therapy at (812-488-2341 or 800-488-8633, extension 2341. The University of Evansville reserves the right to exercise judgment in the selection process for the Physical Therapist Assistant program. All decisions are final. ______________________________________________________ 3. Currently Enrolled University of Evansville Students Link to: Currently enrolled University of Evansville students:
GPA will be determined by the following:
The Department of Physical Therapy reserves the right to make final decisions concerning all admission criteria Link to: Submit application materials to: University of Evansville, Department of Physical Therapy, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722. Or bring the materials to the Department of Physical Therapy located in Wallace Graves Hall, Room 233 Application deadline for fall 2008 admission: June 1, 2008 Admission Criteria is Subject to Change f you have any questions, please call the Department of Physical Therapy at (812-488-2341 or 800-488-8633, extension 2341. The University of Evansville reserves the right to exercise judgment in the selection process for the Physical Therapist Assistant program. All decisions are final. |
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