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Downers Grove, IL Campus Catalog
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College of Health Sciences
- Mission
- Student Academic Policies
- Physician Assistant Program
- Physical Therapy Program
- Occupational Therapy Program
- Clinical Psychology Program
- Speech-Language Pathology Program
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College of Health Sciences
Students seeking admission to the Physical Therapy Program must submit the following documented evidence:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 and a minimum science GPA of 2.90 on a 4.00 scale
- Completion of prerequisite courses totaling 40 semester/58 quarter credits as listed from regionally accredited colleges or universities
- Grades of "C" or better (grades of "C -" are NOT acceptable) are required in each course
- Minimum requirement of 30 hours of observation, volunteerism, or work in a physical therapy setting
- Demonstration of a people or service orientation through community service or extracurricular activities
- Motivation for and commitment to healthcare as demonstrated by previous work, volunteer work, or other life experiences
- Oral and written communication skills necessary to interact with patients and colleagues
- Commitment to abide by the Midwestern University Drug-Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy
- Passage of the Midwestern University criminal background check
Prerequisite Courses
Science Courses: |
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Biology with lab |
4 Semester/6 Quarter hours |
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Human/Vertebrate Anatomy with lab |
3 Semester/4 Quarter hours |
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Human/Vertebrate Physiology |
3 Semester/4 Quarter hours |
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General Chemistry with lab |
4 Semester/6 Quarter hours |
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General Physics with lab |
8 Semester/12 Quarter hours |
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General Courses: |
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Math (college algebra or above) |
3 Semester/4 Quarter hours |
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Statistics (should include inferential statistics) |
3 Semester/4 Quarter hours |
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English––must include at least one composition course (oral communication/public speaking is recommended) |
6 Semester/9 Quarter hours |
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Social & Behavioral Sciences (at least one course in psychology) |
6 Semester/ 9 Quarter hours |