The physical therapy program at the University of Mount Union is designed to pursue academic, clinical, and professional excellence that will allow students to grow into leaders in a meaningful and professional career. Mount Union’s physical therapy curriculum is structured with opportunities for inter-professional education with our nursing and engineering programs and Northeastern Ohio College of Medicine, to name a few.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the rewarding field of physical therapy is expected to exceed 30% growth in the next 10 years, making it the 26th fastest growing occupation. Physical therapy is also listed among the Buckeye Top Fifty: 2008-2018 among Ohio’s high-wage occupations in demand. Mount Union graduates of the physical therapy program will be prepared to fill this growing need in our society.
Physical Therapy (PT) at Mount Union:
Mount Union’s PT program is focused on inter-professional education, which will prepare you for the dynamic nature of healthcare.
Mount Union’s PT program is housed in Gallaher Hall, our new state-of-the-art health and medical sciences facility. The facility includes:
Two laboratory spaces with state-of-the-art equipment and two dedicated classrooms.
Applicants must complete all the listed prerequisites with a ‘C’ or better prior to enrollment into the professional curriculum. Please contact Kelsey Binsley at (330) 823-2587 or binsleke@mountunion.edu with questions regarding your application materials or status.
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or university
University of Mount Union students and graduates: If you have graduated or will be graduating with a baccalaureate degree from the University of Mount Union, you will not need to request your transcript from the Office of the Registrar. Through indicating Mount Union as an institution on your application, the Office of Admission will obtain a copy directly from the Office of the Registrar, and your application checklist will be updated accordingly once that has been received.
Overall GPA of 3.2 or better
Prerequisite GPA of 3.2 or better
GRE a competitive candidate will report a score of 153 verbal reasoning, 156 quantitative reasoning, and 4 analytical writing
8 hours of Anatomy and Physiology to be completed in the department of anatomy, neuroanatomy, integrated physiology, and biology
8 hours of General Physics
4 hours of General or Specialized Biology (e.g. Microbiology, Genetics, Vertebrate Zoology, Vertebrate Physiology, Developmental Biology, Pathophysiology or Immunology)
4 hours of General Chemistry II
4 hours of Advanced or Specialized Chemistry (e.g. Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry or Biochemistry)
4 hours of Statistics
8 hours of Psychology (e.g. General, Child, Developmental, Abnormal or Lifespan Psychology)
8 hours of Social Science and/or Humanities (e.g. Ethics, History, Sociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Literature)
80 hours of observation in Physical Therapy must be completed by the time of application
Three letters of recommendation (Physical Therapist, College Instructor, Employer/Choice)
For International Applicants: The TOEFL-iBT minimum composite score of 89 with minimum subsets; 24 Writing, 26 Speaking, 21 Reading & Comprehension, and 18 Listening. Comparable values would be 220 on the computer-based exam; 560 on the paper based form, a TSE of 50 and/or a TWE of 4.5.
Accreditation Status
Physical therapy program at the University of Mount Union is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call 330-829-8191 or email shankre@mountunion.edu.
How to file a complaint with CAPTE The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education has a formal process for handling complaints about Physical Therapy Education Programs. Information about the process can be found at http://www.capteonline.org/Complaints. Complaints are submitted to the Department of Accreditation, APTA, 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314. CAPTE acts on these types of complaints at its next regularly scheduled meeting following receipt of the complaint. To obtain the materials necessary for submitting a complaint, contact the APTA Accreditation Department at 703/706-3245 or at accreditation@apta.org.
Mission
The Mount Union Doctor of Physical Therapy program’s mission is to prepare sensitive, responsive Doctors of Physical Therapy to utilize evidence and best practices for lifelong service to patients, clients, and society. The University of Mount Union has a long tradition of preparing students to be compassionate, caring humanitarians, and this is the foundation for Mount Union’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Mount Union’s Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum is structured with opportunities for inter-professional education with our nursing, physician assistant and exercise science pre-professionals to name a few.
Estimated PT Program Cost
Review the estimated costs for Mount Union’s eight-term (34-month) Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
TUITION
2020 Entering Cohort Class (tuition is fixed per cohort for the duration of the program)
Entire 34-month PT program ($12,400 per term)
$99,200 (total)
FEES
2020 Entering Cohort Class (subject to change annually)
Technology fee (per term)
$100
Parking fee (per year in terms 1, 4, and 7)
$100
Graduation fee (one time in fall term prior to graduation)
$100
OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS
Textbooks
$12,200
Laptop computer (if student doesn’t already own one)
$2,500
Medical equipment, extra lab coat, etc.
$2,250
Background Check
$228
OPTA or APTA annual conference attendance
$2,500
Other expenses to be considered include housing and travel. The student will be responsible for costs associated with housing. Students are also responsible for costs associated with housing and travel while involved in clinical education affiliations. Programs and/or courses may require additional fees.
Physical Therapy Resources
For more information about the University of Mount Union’s Physical Therapy Program and/or other PT program resources, browse the links provided.
The reason I went into education years ago was to help students learn the complicated concepts in physical therapy education in a way that made an impact on them and changed the way PT's interact with patients and clients.
Ethical challenges in rehabilitation; aquatic rehabilitation
Dr. Megan SalvatoreDirector of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy
I would encourage students to be part of this program for the same reason I came here, to be part of something extraordinary!
Qualitative inquiries in children with disabilities and their movement consciousness; parents of children with disabilities and their perceptions of their child; retrospective framing of disability experiences and practice perceptions of health care professionals, recently school-based physical therapists
Dr. Elizabeth NarducciAssistant Professor in Physical Therapy
I looked up to my own PT faculty, and funny enough never wanted to graduate to still be in that environment - learning and growing.
Physical and mental determinants for return to sport post-injury, best practice for acute and chronic low back pain, role of aerobic conditioning in rehabilitation, general orthopedic interventions
Dr. Mark CarrollAssociate Professor of Physical Therapy
