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Web-based DPT Application and Admission Information/Deadlines
 

Applications for the “Web-based DPT Program for Licensed Physical Therapists” are accepted year round. In order to have sufficient processing time, applications should be submitted at least two-months prior to the start of the semester.

Fall Semester typically starts in late August (Application deadline June 15th)

Spring Semester typically starts in early January (Application deadline Nov 1st)

Summer Semester typically starts in early June (Application deadline Apr 1st)

All application materials, (including portfolio), must be postmarked by the deadline.

Admission Selection:

Because there are a limited number of positions in the program, admission to courses starting in the next semester cannot be guaranteed.  It may be necessary to delay the admission of an applicant to a later semester.  In such cases no new application will be necessary. The Department Faculty will serve as the Admissions Committee, with decisions based on GPA and other factors in the portfolio. Decisions of the Admissions Committee are final and based on their best professional judgment as to which applicants are most qualified.
 


Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements are as follows:
  1. Masters degree in Physical Therapy from the University of South Alabama
  2. Active license in good standing to practice Physical Therapy in United States
  3. Minimum 3.0 GPA overall for all Physical Therapy Masters coursework
  4. Minimum of 1 year of experience as a licensed practicing physical therapist in the United States
  5. Receipt of application and portfolio review fees
  6. Evidence of highly competent clinical performance as a licensed physical therapy practitioner

Admission Documentation Required for All Applicants:

Download the Application and Portfolio Form by clicking here

  1. Transcripts from University of South Alabama graduates are not required.
  2. Letters of Recommendation (Two letters required:  One letter of recommendation from current or most recent employer and one from a physical therapist who has observed your work.
  3. Portfolio and Resume:  A Portfolio format is included in the application packet for clinicians to document the following particular areas of physical therapy professional development: extent and quality of clinical experience (particularly incorporation of updated principles and techniques), physical therapy specialization, specialist certification, continuing education, clinical PT instruction (CI or CCCE), involvement in teaching and involvement in scholarly activity.
  4. Completed application form
    Submit all application materials in one package to:

University of South Alabama
Department of Physical Therapy Admissions
1504 Springhill Ave, Rm 1214
Mobile, AL 36604
 
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  University of South Alabama
College of Allied Health Professions
Department of Physical Therapy
     email:  ptdept@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
     URL:  http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/pt/dptapplicationinfo.html
     Phone:  (251) 434-3575
     Page last updated:  May 05, 2008 11:06 AM