 | Do I have to attend ETSU for my bachelor's degree to
apply to the ETSU DPT program?
 | No, you don't. You can earn your bachelors degree from
any regionally accredited institution and then apply to the ETSU
physical therapy program. You do have to take the prerequisite
courses and meet the other requirements for eligibility no matter
what school you attend for your bachelors degree. |
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| Is there an advantage to attending ETSU for my
undergraduate (bachelors) degree?
| Besides the wonderful opportunities ETSU
offers for all its students, you would have the option, if you meet the
requirements, to apply to the physical therapy program at the end of
your freshman year through the PT
Select Program. |
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| If I attend a school other than ETSU, will I be able to
take the prerequisite courses at my undergraduate institution?
| That depends. Most four-year (senior) institutions will
offer most of the prerequisite courses and some will offer all the
prerequisites. However, when in doubt about whether or not a
course will meet a prerequisite requirement, please contact Dr.
Susan Epps. |
| We have a listing
of a number of schools (mainly Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia,
but a few others) for which we have reviewed the college catalogs and
have developed a list of courses that will meet the ETSU PT prerequisite
requirements. Please note: This list is just the list of
schools for which we have already created prerequisite equivalency
sheets. This does not mean
that we only accept students who attend these schools. If the school you
are planning to or are attending is not on this list, please contact Dr.
Susan Epps for more information. |
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| I am currently enrolled at an institution other than
ETSU but I plan to transfer to ETSU. Will the courses I've taken transfer to
ETSU?
| That depends. The first place to look for information
on transfer courses is on
Transfer Student
information site. Once you have applied to ETSU, you will receive a
transcript analysis that will show the courses you have taken at
institutions other than ETSU and how those courses are accepted at ETSU. |
| PLEASE NOTE: Students cannot transfer into the
physical therapy program. The PT program is a graduate level program and
the applications for the PT program are processed through the School of
Graduate Studies. However, you could transfer to ETSU to complete a
bachelors degree. |
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| I am an undergraduate student at ETSU, or will be, and
classified as PRPT. Who do I see for advising?
| Matt Johnson
(439-7801) handles general advising for students classified as PRPT.
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| I am currently attending a community college. Once I
complete my associate's degree and prerequisite courses, can I apply to the
PT program?
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| Can I get an undergraduate degree in Physical Therapy?
| No, there are no bachelors degree programs in
physical therapy any longer. The Board that accredits physical therapy education
programs (CAPTE) has mandated that the entry-level degree for physical
therapists be at the graduate level. |
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| Can I major in Pre-Physical Therapy?
| As strange as this may seem, no, there is no degree in
Pre-Physical Therapy. For ETSU students who are classified as PRPT, that
just means that you have expressed an interest in physical therapy and
you can be classified as PRPT for advising purposes only. Pre-PT is not
a major, program, degree, concentration, or minor. It is actually the
same thing as being undeclared because PRPT is not an actual
major. You don't have to be classified as PRPT to be advised for
the program though. There are plenty of students who are never
classified as PRPT. |
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| So what should I major in as an undergraduate?
| Simply put, you should major in something that appeals
to you; something you are good at; something that 'grabs' you. The PT
department at ETSU does not require or recommend any particular major.
We do hope that each student will consider their interests, skills, and
abilities in selecting their undergraduate course of study. |
| If you are interested in a health related major, we
hope you will consider one of the majors in the
College
of Public and Allied Health. |
| We also encourage students to make appointments with
faculty in the departments of majors they are considering. The faculty
member can provide you with information related to the major, including
required courses, any appropriate sequencing of courses, and information
on what graduates of their program are doing. |
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| I have already declared a major. Can I still meet with
someone in the Physical Therapy department for advice about the PT program?
| YES! We hope that you will do that. Dr. Susan Epps
(439-8275) will be happy to schedule an appointment with you or
correspond with you via phone or email. |
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| Do I have to make an appointment to see the advisor in
Physical Therapy?
| Yes and no.
 | Yes, if you want to meet with Dr. Epps in person.
She schedules individual appointments with students at times that
are mutually convenient between business hours Monday through
Friday. Appointments are not scheduled after 4:00 p.m. |
| However, an in-person appointment is not necessary
if you prefer to use the phone or email. This is particularly
convenient if you are attending school somewhere other than ETSU or
if your schedule does not allow you to make appointments during
business hours Monday through Friday. |
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| I have questions that I didn't find an answer to on this
site. Can I request more information?
| Yes! Please contact
Dr.
Susan Epps or 423-439-8275 if you still have questions. |
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