Doctor of Physical Therapy

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.

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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.
- A Motion Analysis Laboratory equipped with a Vicon© Motion Capture System integrated ATMI Force Plates and a wireless Delsys® Trigno™ system.
The University of Mount Union's physical therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

Professional Licensure Disclosure

Katie Sutton Assistant Clinical and Academic Coordinator

EARLY ASSURANCE PATHWAY
UMU (BA or BS) to Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Mount Union's Department of Physical Therapy (DPT) will offer early assurance of eight future seats in its program each year to currently enrolled students at the University of Mount Union.

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Admission Requirements

Applicants must complete all the listed prerequisites with a ‘C’ or better prior to enrollment into the professional curriculum. Please contact Kaetlynn Wise at wiseka@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)
8 hours of General Chemistry (i.e. chemistry I + lab and chemistry II + lab)
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), 3030 Potomac Ave., Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22305-3085; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/institution directly, please call (330) 829-8192 or email DPT@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 mission of Mount Union's physical therapy program is to prepare sensitive, responsive Doctors of Physical Therapy who utilize evidence, best practice, lifelong service, and advocacy for their 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

2022 Entering Cohort Class (tuition is fixed per cohort for the duration of the program)

Entire 34-month PT program ($13,900 per term)

$111,200 (total)

FEES

2022 Entering Cohort Class (subject to change annually)

Technology fee (per term)	$100
Program fee (per term)	$125
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, Medical Equipment, Lab Coats, Licensure Prep Materials	$3,500
Background Checks, Exxat fees, Out of Area Clin Ed expenses, travel	$3,300 - $4,300
APTA National and State Professional Dues (annual fee)	$90

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.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Admission Requirements

Accreditation Status

Mission

Estimated PT Program Cost

TUITION

FEES

OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS

Physical Therapy Resources

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