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Physical Therapy Requirements
Students interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in physical therapy after graduation from William Jewell should consult with the pre-physical therapy advisor. The physical therapy requirements for physical therapy master’s programs vary, but the advisor can assist in the selection of courses that meet the requirements of a specific school or in the selection of courses that meet a composite list of requirements derived from reviewing the requirements of 48 different schools. Recommended major: biology or psychology.
A student who completes a baccalaureate degree in any major at William Jewell College and the requirements for admission to the Master of Physical Therapy Program at Southwest Baptist University (listed below) will automatically qualify for the interview selection process at Southwestern Baptist University. This allows the student to skip the initial ranking and selection process.
Requirements for the Master of Physical Therapy Program at Southwest Baptist University:
1. Students must have a minimum 2.75 overall grade point average.
2. Students must complete the graduate record exam.
3. Students must complete and return the PT application packet by June 15th in the year prior to enrollment. Students may apply for early consideration.
4. Students must document up to 40 hours experience/observation in physical therapy.
5. International students must meet eligibility requirements as outlined in section on Admission to the University in the Southwest Baptist University catalog.
6. Students must demonstrate computer literacy. CST 130 Microcomputer meets this requirement.
7. Students must complete all of the following prerequisite courses with a minimum of a "C" and a 3.0 prerequisite GPA. Prerequisites should not be taken pass/fail.Chemistry: CHE 121 and 122 (General Chemistry I and II) Physics: PHY 111 and 112 (College Physics) or PHY 213 and 214 (General Physics) Biology: BIO 134 (Biological Diversity and Design) or BIO 233 (Cell and Molecular Biology), BIO 243 (Human Anatomy), BIO 250 (Physiology)Statistics: PSY 320 (Experimental Psychology I) or MAT 203 (Applied Statistics)Psychology: Any two psychology courses except PSY 320
The physical therapy program at Southwest Baptist University starts each January and is completed in two years. William Jewell students are encouraged to plan their program so that they graduate in December, completing their undergraduate degree in 3-1/2 years, then start the physical therapy program in January. This model allows the student to complete both the bachelor's and master's degrees in 5-1/2 years.
William Jewell students may choose to be selected for early interviews, usually scheduled in February or at the end of April or early May, or during the regular process in July. Applicants should check on specific deadlines each year. Applications received after the June deadline will be processed and scheduled for interview only if there are open positions in the class.
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