Doctor of Physical Therapy

The mission of the Jamestown College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is to integrate education, research, and clinical practice to provide sound professional preparation in order to graduate physical therapists who are competent, compassionate, and ethical and who will serve their patients/clients and communities through the practice of quality, evidence-based physical therapy.

Applications to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program for the fall of 2013 will be closed on May 17, 2013.

Program details:

The DPT program will be located in a new state of the art facility in Fargo, North Dakota. This location will give students a wide variety of clinical affiliations in which to learn while supported in the Jamestown College tradition of dedicated faculty and staff.
A bachelor's degree is required before admission.
The program consists of 118 credits of classroom and clinical instruction.
Program tuition is $625 per credit hour.
Undergraduates at Jamestown College may apply for admittance to the program as early as freshman.
Completion of all prerequisite coursework prior to matriculation will require a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00.
Completion of all undergraduate coursework prior to matriculation will require a minimum GPA of 2.8/4.00.
Jamestown College gives preference in the admission process to Jamestown College graduates.

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Jamestown College is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. The program will submit an Application for Candidacy, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the professional phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in professional courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved. Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.

Admission to the professional physical therapy program is based on the following criteria.

These criteria are subject to modification based on annual faculty review:

Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to matriculation.
A minimum GPA of 2.8/4.00 in all undergraduate courses. (GPA calculation includes repeated courses.)
A minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 in all prerequisite courses listed below. (GPA calculation includes repeated courses.)
Completion of a minimum of 50 hours of observation/volunteer/paid work in a physical therapy setting.
Acceptable GRE score
Submission of TOEFL scores, if applicable. Acceptable scores are as follows:
- TOEFL score of 525 paper
- TOEFL score of 195 computer
- TOEFL score of 70 Internet-based
- An IELTS band score of 5.5

Physical Therapy - Prerequisites

Required Courses	Acceptable Courses	JC Equivalent
8 Semester Hours - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II OR Human Anatomy and Human Physiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II OR Human Anatomy and Human Physiology	Biol 208 and 209
8 Semester Hours - General Biology with Lab	Cell, Embryology, General, Genetics, Histology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular, Zoology	Biol 150 and 151
8 Semester Hours - Chemistry with Lab	General, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic	Chem 133 and 134
4 Semester Hours - Physics I with Lab	Physics I	Math 143 or 203
4 Semester Hours - Physics II with Lab	Physics II	Math 144 or 204
3 Semester Hours - General Psychology	General Psychology	Psyc 101
3 Semester Hours - Lifespan Development	Dev Psychology	Psyc 203
3 Semester Hours - Abnormal Psychology	Abnormal Psychology	Psyc 302
3 Semester Hours - Statistics	Business Statistics, Math Statistics, Psychology Statistics	Psyc 202 or Math 105
1 Semester Hour - Medical Terminology	Medical Terminology	Biol 210

If you have taken other related courses that you feel may satisfy the above requirements please submit a detailed written request to your admissions counselor for course substitution approval.

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Please review:

Physical Therapy Program Curriculum – Class of 2016

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We encourage graduate students to review all Jamestown College policies as outlined in the college catalog.

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Application Process:

Applications to the Doctor of Physical Therapy program for the fall of 2013 will be closed on May 17, 2013.

Application requirements are as follows:

Completed online application
GRE test results
(should be mailed to: Jamestown College, Office of Admissions, 6081 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405)
Undergraduate official transcripts
(should be mailed to: Jamestown College, Office of Admissions, 6081 College Lane, Jamestown, ND 58405)
Two Letters of recommendation:
- From supervisor (can be a professor if he/she has "supervised" you on a project outside of classroom activities)
- From licensed physical therapist who witnessed your work or observation criteria
(fill in the name & email of your references on the application - we will contact them to complete the form)
Clinical experience / Verification of Hours
(fill in the name & email of your supervisor on the application - we will contact him/her to complete the form)
Course Work In Progress
Completed “Essential Functions Statement”
Personal essay (500 word limit)

If your application is selected for admission, Jamestown College will obtain a criminal background report and ask for proof that the clinical immunization requirements are met.

Jamestown College protects applicant rights, including due process. If an individual feels that he/she has been treated unfairly in the admission process, he/she may wage a complaint with the Admissions Review Committee. The Admissions Review Committee is composed of the Dean of Admissions, PT Program Director, and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

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Jamestown College anticipates that the following financial aid options will be available to students enrolled in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

U.S. Department of Education

The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program is the largest federal student loan program. Under this program, the U.S. Department of Education is your lender. There are two types of Direct Loans available to graduate students.

Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The student does not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for the loan but must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [commonly called the FAFSA] each year.

Annual Limit:	$ 20,500 Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Aggregate Limit:	$138,500 Direct Loan
	(No more than $65,500 of this amount may be in Direct Subsidized Loans. The graduate debt limit includes all federal loans received in undergraduate study.)

Direct Grad PLUS Loans are loans made to graduate or professional students to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid.

There are no fixed annual or aggregate loan limits for PLUS Loans. A graduate or professional student may be awarded a Grad PLUS Loan up to the student’s cost of attendance.

Alternative or Private Education Loan Programs

Students have the right to select any eligible lender under the Alternative/Private Education Loan Program and Jamestown College will process the request in compliance with federal and institutional packaging guidelines. It is, however, crucial that you consider your options when choosing an alternative student loan. Choose a lender that demonstrates a strong commitment to students and their education. Further, be sure to check the lender’s value and benefits, fees, interest rates, repayment options, and customer service. Below you will find the list of lenders used by Jamestown College students for the processing of Alternative/Private Education Loans over the past five years. It does not include those lenders that no longer fund student loans. (The Jamestown College historical list will be reviewed and updated annually.) Jamestown College does not endorse or accept incentives from any lender nor does it promote any specific lender. The historic list is provided as a courtesy and should not be interpreted as a requirement to use any of the lenders listed. Jamestown College will process an Alternative/Private Education Loan from any participating lender that requires school certification.

NOTE: Effective February 2010, the Federal Reserve and the Department of Education implemented new regulations that impact students who borrow private educational loans. All lenders must be in compliance with these regulations but can handle the application process differently. Contact the lender regarding processing and disbursement time frames. Please be aware that due to the new regulations, it may take a minimum of 15 - 20 business days from the day the application process begins until loan funds are received.

Historical Lender List for Jamestown College

Return of Title IV Funds Policy

Consumer Information & Additional Resources

Questions and Concerns

Our financial aid department is staffed with experts who are eager to answer your questions and help you through the process. They can be reached at (701) 252-3467 ext. 5556.


Margery Michael Director of Financial Aid Liechty Center Taber Hall, Rm 41 (701) 252-3467 ext: 5568 mmichael@jc.edu	Tonia Christiansen Assistant Director of Financial Aid Liechty Center Taber Hall, Rm 41 (701) 252-3467 ext: 5510 tchristi@jc.edu	Becky Ukestad Office Manager, Financial Aid Liechty Center Taber Hall, Rm 41 (701) 252-3467 ext: 5556 bukestad@jc.edu

Nancy A. Nuzzo, PhD, PT

Professor and Program Director

(PhD University of IL, PT Northern IL University)

Instructs: Cardiopulmonary for Physical Therapy, Acute Care for Physical Therapy

Email: nnuzzo@jc.edu

Phyllis Heyne-Lindholm, PT, DPT

Director of Clinical Education/Assistant Professor

(PT Mayo, DPT University of North Dakota)

Instructs: Clinical Education Theory, Clinical Education Practicums, Clinical Education Internship

Email: PHeyneLi@jc.edu

Sara Voorhees, PT, MPT, PhD

Assistant Professor

(MPT and PhD University of Delaware)

Instructs: Clinical Assessments, Theory of Exercise, Research

Email:

Richard Zaruba, PT, DPT, PhD

Assistant Professor

(University of North Dakota)

Instructs: Anatomy for Physical Therapy, Physiology, Pathology, and Pharmacology I and II, Musculoskeletal I and II

Email:

Mary Lee Leikas, PT, MS

Special Projects Coordinator

(University of North Dakota)

Instructs: Community Experiences, Pediatrics for Physical Therapy

Email: mleikas@jc.edu

Tim "Mic" McCrory

Admissions / Public Relations Rep

Email: TMcCrory@jc.edu

Phone: (701) 251-8729

Wendy Breitbach

Administrative Assistant

Email: WBreitba@jc.edu

Phone: (701) 478-9948

Graduation from a physical therapist education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination, which is required in all states.

Jamestown College is seeking accreditation of a new physical therapist education program from CAPTE. The program will submit an Application for Candidacy (AFC) on March 1, 2013, which is the formal application required in the pre-accreditation stage. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will be granted Candidate for Accreditation status. Achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status is required prior to implementation of the professional phase of the program; therefore, no students may be enrolled in professional courses until Candidate for Accreditation status has been achieved. Further, though achievement of Candidate for Accreditation status signifies satisfactory progress toward accreditation, it does not assure that the program will be granted accreditation.

We welcome you to contact us to learn more about the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Jamestown College.

Tim "Mic" McCrory, M.Ed
Admissions and Public Relations Representative

Physical Therapy Program

Fargo Office

(701) 251-8729

tmccrory@jc.edu

Director of Physical Therapy

Dr. Nancy Nuzzo

(701) 478-9948

nnuzzo@jc.edu

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Dr. Gary Watts

(701) 252-3467 ext. 5614

watts@jc.edu

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COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE COLLEGE OR PROGRAM

Any complaint that would fall out of the realm of due process regarding the Physical Therapy Program and/or College (for example, from clinical education sites, employers of graduates, and the public) may be addressed to Jamestown College, Physical Therapy Program, 4190 26thAvenue South, Fargo ND 58103. If an individual has concerns about sending the complaint to Program personnel, he/she may send it to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Jamestown College, 6092 College Lane, Jamestown ND 58405. The Program and College take all complaints seriously and will review any complaint in an expedient manner and take any appropriate action that is warranted.

Once a complaint is made, the Program Director or the Vice President for Academic Affairs will be directly involved in contacting the complainant and gathering any available information (within 15 business days). The Vice President of Academic Affairs will be notified of all complaints. If the matter is resolved, the Program Director or the Vice President for Academic Affairs will write a letter to the complainant acknowledging resolution of the matter. A copy of the letter will be kept on file in the Program Director’s office and the Vice President of Academic Affairs’ office for five years.

If the matter is not resolved to the satisfaction of the complainant or the complaint is about the Program Director, the complainant may submit a written complaint directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Jamestown College, 6092 College Lane, Jamestown ND 58405. The Vice President of Academic Affairs will meet with each party separately and may schedule a combined meeting with the two parties in order to resolve the complaint. A letter outlining the resolution by the Vice President of Academic Affairs will be filed with the complaint in the Vice President of Academic Affairs’ office. A copy of the resolution may be sent to the complainant at the discretion of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. A copy of the letter will be kept on file in the Vice President of Academic Affairs’ office for five years.

PROCESS OF FILING A COMPLAINT WITH CAPTE

Any complaint regarding the Jamestown College Physical Therapy Program may also be filed with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; phone; 703-706-3245; accreditation@apta.org

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