PT Select

PT Select

The Physical Therapy Select program (PT Select Program) at ETSU is designed to 1) recruit, identify and accept promising students into physical therapy education early in their college careers; 2) provide exposure to the field of physical therapy and the health care profession through volunteer and service experiences; and 3) provide an opportunity for reflection and self-assessment in relation to career goals and plans.

The following elements will be used in selecting students for the program:

	High school GPA of a 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher
	Freshman year GPA of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher
	Completion of the required freshman year courses*
	ACT/SAT scores – No required minimum, however, applicants with higher scores will be given greater consideration
	Interview with members of the Physical Therapy Department Admissions Committee

Students who plan to apply for admission to the PT Select Program (in the spring semester of their freshman year) must register at East Tennessee State University for the following courses* during their freshman year:

Fall Semester
Course	Alternate Course	Credit Hours
Biology for Majors I (BIOL 1110/1111)	Gen. Chemistry I (CHEM 1110/1111)	4
Reading & Expository Writing (ENGL 1010)		3
Prob. & Stats. (Math 1530)		3
History (HIST 2010 or 2020)	Humanities Elective	3
Self & World (PHIL 1030)		3
Academic Advantage (PHYT 1000)		2
	TOTAL	18 hours
Spring Semester
Course	Alternate Course	Credit Hours
Biology for Majors II (BIOL 1120/1121)	Gen. Chemistry II (CHEM 1120/1121)	4
Crit. Thinking & Argum. (ENGL 1020)		3
Arts & Artistic Vision course		3
U.S. History (HIST 2010 or HIST 2020)		3
Intro. to Psychology (PSYC 1310)		3
Intro to P.T. (PHYT 2000)		2
	TOTAL	18 hours

*Any substitutions for these courses must be approved in advance by the PT Select Program Director.

Students accepted into the PT Select Program must maintain the minimum requirements for eligibility for the PT program throughout the remainder of their undergraduate college coursework and must meet all admission requirements, including taking the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) prior to enrolling in the PT program. Students accepted into the PT Select Program must complete their bachelor’s degree and prerequisite coursework within five (5) years of entering ETSU as a freshman.

Acceptance into the PT Select Program does not guarantee the student that a bachelor’s or DPT degree will be conferred.

Curriculum

Students accepted into the PT Select Program will choose their undergraduate major or concentration; however, PT Select students must meet with the program director at least once each semester for advising and a review of the student’s academic progress. Selected students are responsible for meeting the PT prerequisite course requirements as well as those for their chosen BA or BS degree. Students are also expected to meet with their major advisor to ensure they are making satisfactory progress in completing the requirements for a BA or BS degree.

Additional Information

The PT Select program is not an accelerated program; students accepted into the program may not enroll in physical therapy courses prior to matriculation in the DPT program. The PT Select program is not a transfer program; prospective applicants are expected to enter ETSU as first-time freshmen.

Students interested in the PT Select Program should contact Dr. Susan Epps, PT Select Program Director, as early as possible for proper advisement and course selection (423-439-8275 or epps@mail.etsu.edu).

Questions or comments? Email the department webmaster.

updated 03/26/07

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