Physical Therapy Brochure | College of Health Care Sciences

Nova Southeastern University | 15 BACKGROUND CHECKS Non-fingerprint and fingerprint checks are required for admission and clinical place- ment. Some citations on background checks may prevent students from being assigned to, or result in the student being denied placement at clinical sites. A student who cannot be placed at required clinical sites due to information of concern on his or her background check(s) may not be able to complete the program. NSU D.P.T. PROGRAMS PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS* COURSE REQUIRED CREDITS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Psychology/Sociology 6 Fort Lauderdale: Any two of introduction/general psychology, abnormal psychology, developmental psy- chology, or introduction to sociology will be accepted. Tampa Bay: One general psychology course and one additional sociology or psychology course are required. Statistics 3 Biology 3 Exercise physiology does not count as a biology course. Anatomy and Physiology 6 Two semesters of anatomy and physiology OR one semester of anatomy and one semester of physiology will be accepted. (Lab is not required.) Chemistry 8 Chemistry I and II, with labs—the lab is required. Physics 8 Physics I and II, with labs—the lab is required. English 3 Composition or writing will be accepted. * Applied sciences are not acceptable for admission. While not required, the following prerequisite courses are strongly recommended: • exercise physiology • biomechanics/kinesiology • motor control The dean is empowered to evaluate the total qualifications of every student and to modify requirements in unusual circumstances. Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus Physical Therapy Admissions 877-640-0218 • (954) 262-1114 Jennifer Canbek, PT, Ph.D., NCS Director, Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program—Fort Lauderdale 800-356-0026, ext. 21967 or 21664 (954) 262-1783 fax canbek@nova.edu Tampa Bay Regional Campus Physical Therapy Admissions (813) 574-5271 Mary Tischio Blackinton PT, Ed.D. Director, Professional Doctor of Physical Therapy Program—Tampa Bay (813) 574-5309 maryb@nova.edu CONTACT INFORMATION Inquiries should be directed to