AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY- PURDUE UNIVERSITY AT INDIANAPOLIS
Program Director: Associate Professor Porter Professors Emeriti: Ekstam, Ladue, Magee Associate Professor: Bruckner
Assistant Professor: Avila, Trimble
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Length of the Program Four years; two years (60 semester hours) of prerequisite course work plus 22 months (76 semester hours) of professional course work.
Structure of the the Program The prerequisites may be taken on a part-time basis; the professional program is presented in a full-time, day format only.
Design of the Professional Curriculum The physical therapy curriculum is organized so that the lecture and laboratory course work is integrated with patient care experiences. Full- time clinical rotations occur during the summer of the junior year and the second semester of the senior year. The Physical Therapy Program course of study develops an understanding of normal and abnormal physical structure and function. The curriculum focuses on the management of patient problems rather than procedures. The graduate of the Physical Therapy Program demonstrates competencies in physical therapy and the basic skills of research, administration, and teaching, and shows the ability and interest to continue professional development.
Opportunity for Students to Work Because of the intense nature of the program, the majority of the students do not seek outside
employment during their enrollment.
Facilities Physical Therapy Program offices are located in Indianapolis at Coleman Hall within the Medical Center complex on the IUPUI campus. Lecture and laboratory classes are located in Coleman Hall, Ball Annex, and other buildings at the Medical Center.
Accreditation The Physical Therapy Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association.
ADMISSION General Information
Students accepted into the program must complete the school's and the following programmatic admission requirements prior to the first day of classes. Admission to the professional program is competitive; therefore, completion of the prerequisites does not guarantee admission to the program.
Criteria Used for Selection of Class Admission into the School of Allied Health Sciences Physical Therapy Program is based on the overall grade point average, the
mathematics and science grade point average, and an interview.
Class Size 32 each fall semester.
Specific Requirements
In addition to the School of Allied Health Sciences admission policies found at the beginning of the bulletin, the following admission policies apply to the Physical Therapy Program.
Application Deadline October 15 of the year prior to anticipated entry.
Total Number of Prerequisite Credit Hours 60 semester hours.
Distribution of Credit Hours in Specific Areas Students must complete 17 credit hours of the prerequisite mathematics and science course work by January 1 of the year of anticipated entry into the program.
Limitations of Course Work Remedial courses may not be counted in the 60 prerequisite credit hours; statistics, human anatomy, human physiology, chemistry, and physics must be completed no more than seven years prior to date of entry.
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The minimum grade point average must be met at the time of application and maintained until admission.
Minimum Specific Grade Point Average 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all credit hours attempted in mathematics and science. The minimum grade point average must be met at the time of application and maintained until admission.
Minimum Grade Requirement in a Stated Prerequisite Course C (2.0 on a 4.0 scale).
Interview All qualified applicants must participate in an interview. Interviews are conducted in December and January.
Applicants must meet a minimum performance standard.
Technical Standards See School of Allied Health Sciences technical standards.
Indiana Residents Preference Policy See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.
Nonresident, direct transfer applicants will be considered for admission only if the class cannot be filled with applicants who are residents of Indiana or who have completed the majority of applicable course work at a college or university in Indiana.
Volunteer Experience While volunteer experience is not required, it is very helpful in making a career choice.
Additional Requirements Accepted applicants and applicants on the alternate list must maintain the following:
• a 2.0 grade point average in each semester following notification of their status;
• a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all attempted credit hours; and,
• a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in all credit hours attempted in mathematics and science.
CURRICULUM Prerequisites
Prior to entering the program, the student must complete the following minimum prerequisites. Students should consult with their academic advisers for appropriate courses and semester sequence in order to complete prerequisites. The co;:le (G) indicates a course that meets the school's general- education requirements. Listed credit hours are minimums.
Written Communication (G) 2 courses ... 4 er.
Verbal Communication (G) ... 2 er.
Social Behavioral Sciences (G) 2 courses ... 6 er.
(Both courses are to be selected from the same area: Psychology or Sociology or Social Anthropology.)
Introductory Statistics (G) ... 3 'er.
Human Anatomy (G) one course
with laboratory ... 3 er.
Human Physiology (G) one course
with laboratory ... 3 er.
Chemistry-one course with a
laboratory ... 3 er.
(Level of the course must be appropriate for science majors.)
Physics-two courses with laboratory ... 8 er.
(Level of the courses must be appropriate for science majors.)
Ethics or Philosophy-one course ... 2 er.
Humanities Elective (G) one course ... 2 er.
Suggested Electives Any courses from Liberal Arts.
A Suggested Plan of Study Freshman
Fall
English ... 3 er.
Chemistry ... 5 er.
Math ... 3 er.
Humanities Elective ... 3 er.
Total ... 14 er.
Spring
Verbal Communications ... 3 er.
Human Anatomy ... 5 er.
Math ... 3 er.
Ethics ... 3 er.
Total ... 14 er.
Sophomore Fall
Social Behavioral Science ... 3 er.
Physics ... 5 er.
Human Physiology ... .5 er.
Elective ... .3 er.
Total. ... 16 er.
Spring
Statistics ... -3 er.
Social Behavioral Science ... 3 er.
Physics ... .5 er.
English ... .3 er.
Elective ... 2 er.
Total ... 16 er.
Professional Program
The professional curriculum is under revision.
Contact the Physical Therapy Program for information.
Scholarships The Constance Brown Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of a deceased classmate, is awarded to an outstanding junior physical therapy student.
The Frances C. Ekstam Scholarship, in honor of the Physical Therapy Program's first director, is awarded to an outstanding senior physical therapy student.
Awards The program recommends to the university superior academic students for degrees awarded with distinction.
Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of 136 credit hours to include 60 credit hours of prerequisite and general- education courses and 76 credit hours of professional courses. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program's and school's academic and professional policies.
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL THERAPY AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY- PURDUE UNIVERSITY AT INDIANAPOLIS
The Master of Science degree is designed to provide a specialized educational experience for physical therapists intending to advance in practice. The curriculum follows the scientist- practitioner model providing education in specific clinical specialties reinforced through scientific inquiry. Areas of emphasis include neurological, orthopaedic/ sports, geriatric, and pediatric physical therapy with additional concentrations under development.
Course Requirements The graduate program consists of a minimum of 33 semester hours.
Students have the option to enroll on a part- time basis. The program is a collaborative
effort between the basic medical and health sciences and the Graduate Physical Therapy Program at Indiana University.
With the help of an adviser, each student designs a course of study relevant to the individual's long-range goals.
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Minimum requirements for the degree include 6 to 12 credit hours in advanced discipline skills, 3 to 9 credit hours in basic medical or health sciences, 8 credit hours in the allied health sciences research core, 6 credit hours of thesis work, and 3 to 6 credit hours in electives, for a minimum of 33 credit hours total.
Admission Requirements Admission to the program is competitive and includes the following:
1. Baccalaureate degree in physical therapy from an accredited college or university.
2. Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist.
3. Record of undergraduate achievement.
Grade point average must be at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
4. Acceptable performance on the Graduate Record Examination.
5. Two letters of recommendation describing clinical and research potential, assessing the individual's potential for making
contributions to the discipline, and indicating the individual's potential to perform as a graduate student.
Exceptions to these provisions may be granted by the Allied Health Graduate Studies Committee upon written petition from the applicant with written recommendation from the director of the Graduate Physical Therapy Program. The petition must include a full statement of conditions justifying the exception. Conditional admission will be for a stated time period and will specify the conditions to be met to receive regular admission status.
No student shall be permitted to work toward a degree without first having been admitted to the Master of Science program. A maximum of 6 graduate credit hours earned at Indiana University prior to admission may be applied toward a degree. Upon recommendation of the Graduate Physical Therapy Program director and with the approval of the Allied Health Graduate Studies Committee, up to 8 credit hours of work taken for graduate credit at other institutions may be transferred in partial fulfillment of degree requirements. No course may be transferred from another institution unless the course was completed with a grade of B or better within 5 years prior to
matriculation in the Master of Science degree
program. Following notice of admission, an applicant shall have 2 calendar years in which to enroll.
The applicant must submit a completed application form to the chairman, Allied Health Studies Graduate Committee, along with 2 copies of transcripts from all universities attended. Indiana University graduates should request that the Registrar's Office send unofficial copies of their
transcripts. Non-Indiana University graduates must submit at least one official transcript from each university attended. A non- refundable application fee is required.
Applications and further information may be obtained by writing to the following address:
Director, Graduate Physical Therapy Program School of Allied Health Sciences
Indiana University School of Medicine 1140 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-5119 All applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination General Test.
Information concerning this examination may be obtained from Graduate Record
Examinations, Educational Testing Service, CN 6000, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6000.
Applications are available in the IUPUI Graduate Office, located in the Union Building, Room A 101.
Grades A minimum of a B (3.0) average in graduate work is required for continuance in graduate study. When the grade point average of a student falls below 3.0, or the student is not making sufficient progress toward the degree, the Allied Health Graduate Studies Committee will review and recommend to the dean that the student be placed on probation.
Unless the student brings this record up to a 3.0 grade point average, or begins making satisfactory progress in the next semester of enrollment, the student will not ordinarily be allowed to continue in the graduate program.
For more information about academic regulations, refer to the School of Medicine Bulletin.
For further information, contact Professor Rebecca Porter, Director, Graduate Physical Therapy Program. Telephone (317) 274-8913.
Course Descriptions
Courses in physical therapy are being revised.