Doctor of Physical Therapy

Overview

Mission Statement

Our mission is to integrate education, research, and clinical practice to provide sound professional preparation in order to graduate physical therapists who are competent, compassionate, and ethical and who will serve their patients/clients and communities through the practice of quality, evidence-based physical therapy.

Our Vision

The University of Jamestown Physical Therapy program will create an environment of critical thinking and innovation to:

• Enhance the student experience and learning opportunities
• Promote excellence in evidence-based practice and clinical research
• Promote community health and wellness

Licensure and Other Information

The Physical Therapy Program is a residential program. Students must attend classes in person at the Fargo campus.

• Students who graduate from the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Jamestown are able to obtain licensure in all 50 states within the United States. Thus, the Physical Therapy Program meets the licensure requirements in any state where a student wishes to obtain licensure.
• The Physical Therapy Program is accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), a national accrediting body. Students who graduate from the physical therapy program take a National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE), which is regulated by a national licensing authority in physical therapy, the Federation of State Board of Physical Therapy (FSBPT). The FSBPT performs regulatory functions in accordance with accepted statutes.
• University of Jamestown Physical Therapy Program is an NC-SARA participant. This participation allows for effective and efficient reciprocal state-level education. This agreement allows students to travel to other NC-SARA states for clinical experiences.

CAPTE Accreditation

The Physical Therapy Program at the University of Jamestown is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE),3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: [phone]; email: [e-mail]; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 701-356-2136 or email [e-mail].

Requirements

Students in the DPT program are expected to complete 118 credit hours over the course of 8 semesters in order to graduate from the program.

Program Requirements in order to Graduate

There are several requirements that must be fulfilled in order to graduate from the program. All of these requirements are completed throughout the curriculum:

• Complete and pass all required didactic coursework.
• Complete and pass all required clinical experiences.
• Pass a PEAT (practice board exam).
• Complete 50 hours of volunteer activities.
• Complete all Professional Behavior forms utilized during advising meetings.
• Complete electronic portfolio, and present to their academic advisor.

Required Courses

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 711	Human Anatomy for Physical Therapy	4
PT 712	Physiology, Pathology, & Pharmacology I	4
PT 713	Physiology, Pathology, & Pharmacology II	4
PT 741	Clinical Assessment I	4
PT 742	Clinical Assessment II	4
PT 751	Theory of Exercise	3
PT 752	Biomechanics and Kinesiology	4
PT 753	Therapeutic Interventions	4
PT 769	Evidence-Based Practice I	2
PT 781	Professional Formation I	1
PT 782	Professional Formation II	1
PT 783	Professional Formation III	1
PT 784	Professional Formation IV	2
PT 785	Professional Formation V	1
PT 786	Professional Formation VI	1
PT 830	Geriatrics for Physical Therapy	2
PT 851	Neuroscience for Physical Therapy	4
PT 852	Acute Care for Physical Therapy	2
PT 853	Cardiopulmonary for Physical Therapy	3
PT 854	Integument for Physical Therapy	2
PT 861	Musculoskeletal I	4
PT 862	Musculoskeletal II	4
PT 871	Evidence-Based Practice II	2
PT 872	Evidence-Based Practice III	2
PT 881	Clinical Experience I	6
PT 882	Clinical Experience II	6
PT 883	Clinical Experience III	6
PT 884	Clinical Experience IV	12
PT 892	Health and Wellness in Physical Therapy	2
PT 893	Advanced and Specialty Topics in Physical Therapy	1
PT 894	Clinical Imaging for Physical Therapy	2
PT 895	Comprehensive Case Management	2
PT 930	Administration for Physical Therapy	2
PT 941	Physical Rehabilitation I	4
PT 942	Physical Rehabilitation II	4
PT 943	Vestibular Rehabilitation	1
PT 961	Pediatrics for Physical Therapy	4
PT 970	Physical Therapy Seminar	1

PT 881, PT 882, and PT 883: 6 weeks

PT 884: 12 weeks

Total Credit Hours: 118

Admission and Costs

Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Admission Information

There are two avenues to be admitted into University of Jamestown Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

1. Direct Entry: Applications submitted as a senior in high school or undergraduate at the University of Jamestown, can be accepted to the Physical Therapy Program without applying through PTCAS (see below). The Physical Therapy Program will hold a position for the applicant, pending successful graduation from the University of Jamestown.
2. PTCAS.org: Application through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service.

Individuals wishing to apply to the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program for admission need to apply using the PTCAS online application. The PTCAS application will be available in July each year on the PTCAS website at www.ptcas.org.

The University of Jamestown Physical Therapy Program will hold interviews in November and February each year. The deadline to submit applications for the November interviews is October 1; the deadline for February interviews is December 31. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until May 1 or until the class is full.

Information to complete the application needs to be entered and/or uploaded into PTCAS by the application deadline. Upload all required documents into PTCAS for processing; do not mail documents to the Program. Incomplete applications are not accepted.

Qualified applicants will be invited to interview at University of Jamestown in the fall or spring prior to beginning the Program. All costs associated with this interview are the responsibility of the applicant.

University of Jamestown Doctor of Physical Therapy Program gives priority to graduates of University of Jamestown, Jamestown, ND; and gives preference to graduates of Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN; Concordia College, Moorhead, MN; and North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND.

Contact with applicants will be via the contact information provided in PTCAS.

Admission to the Program is determined on the following criteria:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution prior to matriculation
• Official transcripts from all higher learning institutions that you have attended
• A minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 in all undergraduate courses (GPA calculation includes repeated courses)
• A minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 in all prerequisite courses listed in the prerequisite table; GPA calculation includes repeated courses).
• Strongly encouraged to complete of a minimum of 40 hours observation, volunteer, and/or paid work in a physical therapy setting
• Signed Essential Function Requirements form
• Personal essay
• Two letters of recommendation:
  • One from work supervisor or professor
  • One from licensed physical therapist or professor in major

All coursework and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States must be completed by June 1 prior to beginning the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. TOEFL scores are not required of candidates who have attended and graduated from an accredited US institution.

University of Jamestown protects applicant rights, including due process. If an individual feels that he or she has been treated unfairly in the admissions process, he or she may wage a complaint with the Admissions Review Committee. The Admissions Review Committee is composed of the Director of the Physical Therapy Program and the Provost.

Doctor of Physical Therapy Prerequisites

Eight of the eleven prerequisite classes must be successfully completed by the end of the fall semester prior to beginning the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

All coursework, including a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, must be completed prior to beginning the program.

Any coursework completed after the fall semester will not count toward cumulative or prerequisite GPA calculations, but will need to be completed and meet minimum requirements prior to matriculation

Prerequisite Table

Minimum Required Semester Hours	Prerequisite	Acceptable Courses (see prerequisite for lab requirement)	University of Jamestown Equivalents
8 Total Semester Hours	Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab OR Human Anatomy with Lab	Human Anatomy and Physiology I OR Human Anatomy Either option MUST be completed in biology, neuroscience, anatomy, or integrated physiology department	BIOL 208
	Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab OR Human Physiology with Lab	Human Anatomy and Physiology II OR Human Physiology Either option MUST be completed in biology, neuroscience, anatomy, or integrated physiology department	BIOL 209
8 Total Semester Hours	General Biology I with Lab	Cell Biology or General Biology I	BIOL 150
	General Biology II with Lab	Cell Biology, Embryology, General Biology II, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology Botany not accepted	BIOL 151
8 Total Semester Hours	General Chemistry I with Lab	General Chemistry I	CHEM 133
	General Chemistry II with Lab	General Chemistry II, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry	CHEM 134
8 Total Semester Hours	Physics I with Lab	Physics I	PHYS 143 or PHYS 203
	Physics II with Lab	Physics II	PHYS 144 or PHYS 204
3 Total Semester Hours	General Psychology	General Psychology	PSYC 101
3 Total Semester Hours	Lifespan Development OR Abnormal Psychology	Developmental Psychology	PSYC 203 or PSYC 302
3 Total Semester Hours	Statistics	Business Statistics, Math Statistics, Psychology Statistics, or Biostatistics	PSYC 202 or MATH 205

Program Costs

Tuition

https://www.uj.edu/academics/programs/dpt/

Books

Cost for books will vary dependent on the faculty member teaching the course and requirements for the curriculum.

Technical and Professional Fees

Includes Technology, APTA Membership, ExamSoft, Exxat, background check, graduation, and clinical education fees.

Enrollment Deposit

This is a one-time $400 charge, applied to the first semester tuition bill.

**Additional costs may be associated with transportation and housing related to clinical experiences.

Transfer Credit Policy

University of Jamestown Physical Therapy Program does not accept courses in transfer for program credit.

Plan of Study

First Year

Fall

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 711	Human Anatomy for Physical Therapy	4
PT 741	Clinical Assessment I	4
PT 752	Biomechanics and Kinesiology	4
PT 769	Evidence-Based Practice I	2
PT 781	Professional Formation I	1
Total Credit Hours:		15

Spring

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 712	Physiology, Pathology, & Pharmacology I	4
PT 742	Clinical Assessment II	4
PT 751	Theory of Exercise	2
PT 753	Therapeutic Interventions	4
PT 782	Clinical Ed Theory II	2
Total Credit Hours:		16

Summer

First 6 weeks

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 881	Clinical Experience I	6

Second 6 weeks

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 783	Clinical Ed Theory III	1
PT 853	Cardiopulmonary for Physical Therapy	3
PT 871	Evidence-Based Practice II	2
Total Credit Hours:		12

Second Year

Fall

First 10 weeks

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 713	Physiology, Pathology, & Pharmacology II	4
PT 851	Neuroscience for Physical Therapy	4
PT 852	Acute Care for Physical Therapy	2
PT 784	Clinical Ed Theory IV	1

Last 6 weeks

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 882	Clinical Experience II	6
Total Credit Hours:		18

Spring

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 830	Geriatrics for Physical Therapy	2
PT 861	Musculoskeletal I	4
PT 892	Health and Wellness in Physical Therapy	2
PT 941	Physical Rehabilitation I	4
PT 785	Clinical Ed Theory V	1
Total Credit Hours:		13

Summer

First 6 weeks

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 854	Integument for Physical Therapy	2
PT 894	Clinical Imaging for Physical Therapy	2
PT 930	Administration for Physical Therapy	2
PT 943	Vestibular Rehabilitation	1

Second 6 weeks

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 883	Clinical Experience III	6
Total Credit Hours:		12

Third Year

Fall

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 872	Evidence-Based Practice III	2
PT 862	Musculoskeletal II	4
PT 942	Physical Rehabilitation II	4
PT 961	Pediatrics for Physical Therapy	4
PT 786	Professional Formation VI	1
Total Credit Hours:		15

Spring

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
PT 884	Clinical Experience IV	12
PT 895	Comprehensive Case Management	2
PT 893	Advanced and Specialty Topics in Physical Therapy	1
PT 970	Physical Therapy Seminar	1
Total Credit Hours:		16

Total Credit Hours: 118

Program Policies

Academic Standards

Each student is in good standing in the Program if he or she maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0. A grade of D or F constitutes an unsatisfactory grade in the physical therapy courses. A student receiving a D or F does not progress to courses for which the failed course is a prerequisite.

Readmission after PT Course Failure

A student does not continue in the Program after receiving one D or F in a physical therapy course. The student will have to repeat and pass the failed course the next time it is offered. A student who fails a physical therapy course is strongly advised to work with their advisor to formulate a plan outlining actions to facilitate successful course completion.
After receiving a D or an F in a subsequent physical therapy course, a student will be ineligible for continued progression through the Program and is subject to dismissal.

Probation

A student is on probation when his or her cumulative GPA drops below 3.0. A student will have one semester to raise his or her cumulative GPA to 3.0. If after that semester the cumulative GPA is still below 3.0, the student may be subject to dismissal from the Program. A student may be unable to attend a clinical experience (PT 881, PT 882, PT 883, or PT 884) while on probation.
A student may be placed on probation when the student does not meet the Professional Behavior Action Plan guidelines. A student will have one semester to meet the Professional Behavior Action Plan guidelines. If after that semester the guidelines are not met, the student may be subject to dismissal from the Program. A student may be unable to attend a clinical experience (PT 881, PT 882, PT 883, or PT 884) while on probation.

Examinations and Quizzes

Personal calculators or other electronic devices are not allowed during exams or quizzes unless approved by the faculty member teaching the course.
Each student will also be required to leave his or her backpack in the front of the classroom or in his or her locker.
Each student will be required to turn his or her mobile phone off, remove his or her watch, and leave both in his or her backpack. All other electronic devices must be left in his or her backpacks with the exception of a laptop or tablet required for an electronic examination.

Types of Examinations
The Program utilizes two types of examinations: written examinations and skill-related practical examinations. The faculty member teaching the course determines the number, type, and schedule of examinations. Check the course syllabus for information.
The practice of physical therapy requires the integration of information presented in all courses. Consequently, both written and practical examinations may include questions that require the student to use knowledge and skills from previous as well as concurrent courses.

1. Written Examinations

Written examinations are either hard copy or electronic via ExamSoft. The faculty member teaching the course will indicate the method required.
If ExamSoft does not operate properly on your computer, several computers are available in the Program office to check out for the examination.
2. Practical Examinations

Any course with a laboratory component may include at least one skill-related practical examination. Practical examinations may be scheduled outside of regular class time at the discretion of the faculty member teaching the course. Many practical examinations are pass or fail. If the practical is not pass or fail, faculty have adopted a consistent policy that each student must earn a grade of at least 84% on each physical therapy skill-related practical exam. If a student receives a grade below 84% or fails due to safety reasons, the student must take a reexamination. The student receives the minimum grade of 84% after passing the reexamination.
Retaking a Practical Examination

Prior to the practical reexamination, the student must meet with the faculty member teaching the course to identify deficiencies and to develop strategies to master the material. The format of the practical reexamination is at the discretion of the faculty member teaching the course. The format, however, will be the same for every student that needs to take a specific practical reexamination.
Only one reexamination per practical examination will be allowed per student. The faculty member teaching the course and one additional faculty member will give the reexamination. The skills and knowledge to perform adequately and safely on practical examinations are critical to the practice of physical therapy. For that reason, if a student fails a given practical examination twice, that student may fail the course and may be subject to dismissal from the Program.

Grading Scale

Each course syllabus includes grading information. Every student will be informed in each course of the methods to be used to evaluate his or her performance. All courses, for which a standard letter grade is given, will use the following scale:
A: 92 – 100%
B: 84 – 91%
C: 76 – 83%
D: 68 – 75%
F: 0 – 67%

Incompletes

A grade of Incomplete may be granted when a student is temporarily unable to complete course requirements or take a final examination due to unusual personal circumstances. Incompletes in classroom courses must be finished within four weeks of the beginning of the next semester, unless there is an extenuating circumstance that has been discussed with the faculty member teaching the course and the Program Director. Incompletes in clinical courses are outlined in the Clinical Education Handbook.

Volunteer Service Hours

All DPT students are required to complete a minimum of 50 hours of volunteer service during their enrollment in the program. Volunteer service is any activity that serves others in the community, and the student does not receive any financial compensation. Students may earn volunteer hours by serving the community (i.e., working at HERO, or helping a community member with their home exercises), the program (i.e., being a Student Teaching Assistant), and their profession (i.e., as a UJPTSO class officer). See Program Resources in MyUJ for complete details. These hours are tracked using the form: UJPT Documentation of Volunteer Experience Hours. Student participation is tracked as part of PT 785 Clinical Education Theory V.

Passing a PEAT

All DPT students are required to pass a PEAT, a practice physical therapy board examination, prior to graduation. The Program provides two PEAT examinations for students to take. If the student does not pass either of those examinations, the student is required to purchase a PEAT from the FSBPT. This information is tracked as part of PT 970 Seminar.

Taking the NPTE Prior to Graduation

Students are allowed to take the NPTE prior to graduation. To do so, students must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Participate in NPTE Preparatory course provided by UJPT

2. Pass the first PEAT that is provided by the program (through FSBPT, the Academic PEAT)

3. Be in good academic standing:

Coursework GPA above 3.0
Pass all clinical experiences to date, without remediation
Not currently on an academic action plan or probationary status
4. Approval from the Program Director and the core faculty

Once the student meets the program requirements stated above, the student may register to take the NPTE. The student will follow the registration process as outlined by the appropriate state licensing board and FSBPT. Students should register for licensure in the state where they plan to practice as a physical therapist. However, it may be easier to register in North Dakota, which is part of FSBPT’s Alternate Approval Pathway (AAP), then transfer state licensure after graduation.
Upon graduation, the student must complete any requirements outlined by the appropriate state licensing board (i.e., submitting final transcript with degree conferred).
Students that do not meet the requirements may appeal to the PD and will be considered on an individual basis. To appeal, the student must email the PD and explain why they believe they should be allowed to take the NPTE. Supporting evidence should be included in the explanation. The email must be received no later than one week after taking the PEAT. A decision will be made by the PD no later than one week after receipt of the email appeal.

Graduation

A graduation intent form must be completed and submitted to the Registrar’s Office by April 30, one year prior to the expected date of graduation. This is the responsibility of the student. Forms are available from the Registrar’s Office. Each student must have a graduation intent form on file in the Registrar’s Office in order to be considered a candidate for graduation.
Graduate students are to attend and participate fully in graduation activities including baccalaureate and commencement ceremonies. Information regarding graduation and regalia will be provided by the Program the fall semester before graduation.
The formal conferring of degrees for the year occurs at the Commencement Ceremony in May.

Graduation Rate

The following information is provided in accordance with Public Law 101-542, the “Student Right to Know Act” and by CAPTE. The most recent graduation rate for the Physical Therapy Programs are posted on the Program website under Graduate Outcomes tab

Graduation Fee

The graduation fee helps to cover the costs associated with commencement and the graduation of the student. It does not include graduation regalia; the cost for the hood and tam is the responsibility of the student. The Program has robes available for use; however, a student may choose to purchase their own.

Health Policies

The Program requires the following health records for participation in Program activities and clinical experiences. Each student must provide a document showing proof of each upon entrance to the program and subsequent documents to maintain current health records throughout the program:

Good health statement: dated and signed statement from provider (physician, NP, PA) verifying that the student has been examined and found to be in good health for participation in the Physical Therapy Program. This statement is required one time, prior to entering the program, unless the student has experienced a change in health status, in which case a new statement of good health for participation will be necessary.
Three Hepatitis B Vaccinations or report of a positive antibody titer (blood draw)
MMR vaccinations (measles, mumps, rubella).
Varicella vaccination or evidence of serologic evidence of immunity (blood draw)
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination within the past 10 years.
Seasonal influenza vaccination or documentation from primary health care provider if student is medically unable to receive influenza vaccination.
COVID-19 Vaccination is recommended by the Program but not required. Any student may request a medical or religious exemption from a required vaccination. Vaccination exemption forms are available from the Program Director and must be completed and returned to the Program Director for University approval. Forms must not be completed by a family member. These requirements are based upon CDC recommendations and clinical education site requirements and are subject to change. Students will be notified of any changes in requirements. Each document must be approved by the Program. 
Negative Tuberculosis (TB) blood test and annual negative TB skin or blood test
- Chest x-ray and appropriate medical follow-up required if positive TB test
Any additional requirements specified by your clinical site, for example, a drug screen.
Medical or religious exemptions from vaccinations require completion of the Student Immunization Request Form, which may be obtained by contacting the Program Director
Violations of Law and Student Conduct Regulations

Students may be accountable to both civil authorities and to the University for acts which constitute violations of law and of this Code. Student conduct proceedings at the University will normally proceed while criminal proceedings are pending and will not be subject to challenge on the ground that criminal charges involving the same incident have been dismissed or reduced.

Academic Regulations

Student Attendance

The Program prepares a student for a professional role. Regular attendance and punctuality are essential and required. Absences and tardiness impact a student's academic performance and success in the program as students not only miss the instruction designed to help gain the knowledge and skills necessary to practice physical therapy, but also the ability to practice and learn from the participation and input of their fellow students during class. Absences and tardiness may also negatively impact the learning environment of the classroom and laboratory, thus adversely influencing the instruction environment for others.  

Outside Commitments

A student’s primary obligation is to the PT Program and its affiliated activities. Any outside activity such as employment, volunteering, vacations, or recreational activities must be scheduled with this obligation in mind. Students should not finalize outside schedules until course schedules are confirmed. Students who work must maintain job flexibility to attend all class sessions. If a scheduled class time changes and conflicts with a student's work schedule, the student must contact the course instructor immediately.

Tardiness

A student who arrives late for class must inform the instructor of the reason for their tardiness during a break or immediately following the class session. The course instructor will complete a Student Encounter Form documenting the occurrence which will be sent to the student’s advisor and placed in the student’s file. A student who arrives late for class a third time will be required to meet with their advisor to develop an action plan to address the professional behavior concern.

Student Attendance and Professional Behaviors During Online Classes

For all online coursework, it is recommended that students create a distraction-free workstation where they can attend class without disruptions from family, friends, roommates, or pets. It can be in a location of the student’s choice, but keeping a consistent distraction-free workstation will help students focus on their coursework. This workstation should have reliable internet service.
To facilitate an effective classroom environment in an online format, the following policies are:
1. Attendance during online classes is required.
2. Students are expected to be logged in and prepared for class by the scheduled start time. Everything you need for class should be ready at your work station.
3. Camera MUST be on, unless your instructor informs you that you can turn it off.
4. Audio should be muted, except when you are speaking with classmates or the instructor.
5. Position yourself in a way that you can view your screen, participate in class, and take notes as needed.
6. Do not move around the room or complete other tasks during class time. Anything that diverts your attention from class is unacceptable (i.e. talking to someone else in the room, viewing or listening to another device, playing with a pet, etc.)
7. Breaks will be provided for you to move around, use the bathroom, refill drinks, get a snack, etc.

Failure to comply with these guidelines could result in a Student Encounter Form, and repeated offenses could result in a Professional Behavior Action Plan. Failure to comply with the Professional Behavior Action Plan may result in the student being placed on Program probation for professional behavior reasons.
Attendance and punctuality in all components of physical therapy are essential and expected of all students. The same policies apply to online classes. You must be present and prepared for class in the same way you would for a face-to-face class. We also must remind you of the importance of adhering to professional and academic standards during online classes.

Absence Due to Illness

A student who is absent due to illness must notify the course instructor as soon as possible by phone call or email.
Student Absentee Requests
All requests to be absent from scheduled class must be submitted to the Program Director using the Student Absentee Request Form (Appendix 6):
• Planned absences (e.g., family wedding): Submit at least 4 weeks in advance. Requests submitted with less than 4 weeks notice may not be approved. 
• Unforeseen absences (e.g., family funeral): Submit as soon as possible.
The Program Director will approve, modify, or deny the request and notify the course instructor of the outcome.
If the request is approved, the student is excused from class and is expected to complete the remediation plan in collaboration with the course instructor. Examples of excused absence reasons include but are not limited to a family wedding or funeral, close friend’s wedding, professional conference attendance, or participation in a research opportunity. 
If the request is denied, the student is not excused from class and is expected to attend. Examples of unexcused absence reasons include but are not limited to a vacation with family or friends, participation in sport or recreational activities, and employment commitments. 
If the request is denied and the student chooses not to attend class, the student will receive a zero for any coursework that day and an additional Student Encounter Form will be placed in the student’s file documenting the unexcused absence. Repeated absences may be identified as a professional behavior concern and the student’s advisor will be notified. The advisor and/or Program Director will set up a meeting with the students to discuss and develop an action plan. 

Appeal Process

Any exceptions to policies in this catalog must be requested through the petition process. Petitions are available in the Registrar’s Office or the office of the Program Director. Petitions should be filled out completely with any supporting information attached and returned to the Registrar’s Office.

Decisions regarding appeals will be made by the Program Director. If any question remains, the Program Director may refer the matter to the Provost who may, if he or she feels it is necessary, consult with the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate. The decision of the Provost will be final in all cases.

Outcomes

Student and Graduate Goals and Expected Outcomes:

Goal 1: Students and graduates will demonstrate competent, evidence-based physical therapy practice.

Expected Outcomes – Students and graduates will:

• Demonstrate knowledge required for entry-level physical therapy practice.
• Demonstrate skills required for entry-level physical therapy practice.
• Integrate patient values and circumstances, clinical expertise, and scientific literature to provide evidence-based physical therapy.

Goal 2: Students and graduates will demonstrate professional, compassionate, and ethical physical therapy practice.

Expected Outcomes – Students and graduates will:

• Exhibit professional conduct and behaviors consistent with the APTA Core Values.
• Adhere to professional standards as defined by the APTA Code of Ethics.

Goal 3: Students and graduates will serve their communities and the physical therapy profession.

Expected Outcomes – Students and graduates will:

• Engage in service to their communities.
• Demonstrate commitment to the physical therapy profession.

Program Goals and Expected Outcomes:

Goal 1: The Program will integrate education, research, and clinical practice to provide sound professional development.

Expected Outcomes – The Program will:

• Deliver a curriculum that aligns with national standards and evidence-based physical therapy practice.
• Facilitate scholarly activities through professional development opportunities and allocation of appropriate resources.
• Provide diverse opportunities for clinical practice and experience.

Goal 2: The Program will create an atmosphere of self-discipline, responsibility, and concern for the continuing growth of the individual.

Expected Outcomes – The Program will:

• Create an environment to maximize individual professional growth.
• Provide opportunities to enhance self-discipline and responsibility.

Goal 3: The Program will demonstrate a commitment to community service.

Expected Outcomes – The Program will:

• Engage with community partners to deliver relevant community service.
• Sustain formal community affiliations.

Faculty Goals and Expected Outcomes:

Goal 1: Faculty will demonstrate effective teaching consistent with the dynamic nature of physical therapy practice.

Expected Outcomes – Faculty will:

• Demonstrate effective teaching.
• Integrate content expertise and current scientific evidence into teaching.
• Engage in professional development related to teaching and learning.

Goal 2: Faculty will contribute to the scientific body of knowledge through scholarly activities.

Expected Outcomes – Faculty will:

• Engage in an ongoing scholarly agenda.
• Disseminate scholarship.

Goal 3: Faculty will serve their university, communities, and the physical therapy profession.

Expected Outcomes – Faculty will:

• Engage in service to the university and community.
• Demonstrate commitment to the physical therapy profession.