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Dual Degree Option

USA Provides A Unique Opportunity to Become Both a Physical and an Occupational Therapist.

Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the curriculum in the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs, you can earn a second entry-level degree with just one more year and four months of study after the first degree. Investing in this year will enable you to increase your skills, make yourself more marketable and earn a complete second degree. Students in each major take almost one-half of the coursework together.

By completing the additional courses unique to each program, an occupational or physical therapy graduate can finish the coursework necessary to complete both the Occupational Therapy and the Physical Therapy Programs.

Admissions Criteria:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Recommended prerequisite course work (students who have not completed prerequisites will need to submit with their application, a plan of study indicating that the remaining courses will be completed prior to program enrollment. Some substitution may be considered in consultation with the Program Director):

Social Sciences: (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Growth & Development, Abnormal Psychology)	15 credit hours
General College Chemistry I and II	6 credit hours
General College Physics I and II (kinesiology or biomechanics can be substituted for one semester of physics)	6 credit hours
General College Biology I and II (zoology can be substituted for biology II)	6 credit hours
Anatomy & Physiology	6 credit hours

Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or above is preferred; however, the grade trend of the applicant will be considered.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) combined minimum score of 1,000 for the verbal and quantitative sections. Applicants may be admitted with lesser scores if sufficient evidence of potential success in the MOT program is provided with the application. Test must have been taken within the last five years. The University's GRE Institutional Code Number is 5325.
Volunteer or observation experience (volunteer hours, work hours, observation hours, etc.) is required.

How to Apply:

(All forms and documentation here are in Adobe Acrobat format.
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Admission Date	Application Due Date*
Fall Term (September)	December 15
Spring Term (January)	June 15
Summer Term (May)	October 1

Submit your application, supporting documentation, four (4) reference checklists, and nonrefundable $50 processing fee by the due date.* Registered or certified mail is recommended.
Include any materials that may strengthen your application, explain weaknesses, or address other special considerations.
Official transcripts from all previous colleges and universities must be submitted directly from the issuing institution.
The four (4) reference checklists must be submitted in sealed envelopes, and can be submitted directly by the person making the reference.
Applications and supporting credentials are reviewed by the Enrollment Services Office and the Admissions Committee. When this review is complete, selected applicants are invited to interview, generally in St. Augustine.
Successful applicants will participate in an interview and meet with the Program Director and other faculty to demonstrate an understanding of the profession. A short written essay and other tests may be administered during the visit.

Tuition and Fees
Tuition for the 2007-2008 academic year is $8,400 per trimester.*

Fieldwork
Fieldwork (clinical internship) is part of the curriculum and may require that a student temporarily relocate. The student is responsible for the cost of travel and other associated expenses.

Dual Degree Curriculum

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Trimester I Course Title Hours

HSC 5001 Research I: Scientific Inquiry/Critical Thinking 2

HSC 5100C Applied Human Anatomy 4

HSC 5213C Skills and Procedures 4

HSC 5741C Applied Medical Physiology 4

PHT 5006C Massage and Soft Tissue Palpation 1

OCT 5801 Foundations of Occupational Therapy 3

Total Hours 18

Trimester II Course Title Hours

OCT 5010 Research Proposal 2

HSC 5122C Biomechanics 4

HSC 5416 General Pathology 3

HSC 5700 Wellness and Prevention 3

OCT 5802 Fieldwork 1A 1

OCT 5100 Professional Forum 2

OCT 5300 Evaluation and Assessment 4

Total Hours 19

Trimester III Course Title Hours

OCT 5030 Research Seminar I 1

OCT 5125C Biomechanical Interventions 4

HSC 5151C Clinical Neurosciences 5

HSC 5142 Child Development 3

OCT 5406 Psychosocial Interventions 4

HSC 5800 Gerontology 3

OCT 5803 Fieldwork 1B 1

Total Hours 21

Trimester IV Course Title Hours

OCT 5070 Research Seminar II 1

HSC 5351 ONL Pharmacology 2

OCT 5610C Neurorehabilitation Interventions 4

OCT 5620C Pediatric Interventions 4

OCT 5630C Assistive Technology & Community Service 4

HSC 5610 Administration and Management 2

PHT 5225C Physical Modalities/Integumentary 4

Total Hours 21

Trimester V Course Title Hours

OCT 5005 Clinical Reasoning 1

OCT 5701C Orthotics & Prosthetics 3

OCT 5809 Mock Clinic 2

OCT 5813 Fieldwork IIA 12

PHT 5702C ONL Prosthetics 1

Total Hours 19

Trimester VI Course Title Hours

OCT 5810 Exit Exam 1

OCT 5824 Fieldwork IIB 12

Total Hours 13

Trimester VII Course Title Hours

PHT 5132C Musculoskeletal I 4

PHT 5234C Therapeutic Exercise I 4

PHT 5703C Cardiopulmonary Dysfunction 2

PHT 5236C Therapeutic Exercise II 3

IDS 5802 Indepedent Study - Practicum I 2

PHT 5243 Neuromuscular Examination, Evaluation and Intervention 2

Total Hours 17

Trimester VIII Course Title Hours

PHT 5133 Musculoskeletal II (Mock Clinic) 3

PHT 5134C Musculoskeletal III (E-1) 3

PHT 5135C Musculoskeletal IV (S-1) 3

PHT 5146C Neuromuscular III 3

PHT 5103 Critical Thinking II 1

IDS 5802 Independent Study-Research II 1

Total Hours 14

Trimester IX Course Title Hours

PHT 5824 PT Internship II 8

PHT 5828 PT Internship III 8

Total Hours 16

Trimester X Course Title Hours

Required Courses:

PHT 5809 Exit Exam (DPTEN) 1

HSC 6400E ONL Differential Diagnosis for the Therapist 2

PHT 6220E ONL Myofascial Manipulation 2

PHT 6403E ONL Imaging for Physical and Occupational Therapists 2

PHT 5907 Research III: Patient Case Report 1

Choose 7 credits from the following electives:

BSC 6001E ONL Foundations of Clinical Orthopaedics 2

BSC 6101E ONL Motor Control and Motor Learning 2

BSC 6102E Older Adult with a Neuro Impairment 3

BSC 6103E Pediatric Client with Neuro Impairment 3

BSC 6301E ONL Ergonomics 2

EDF 6201E ONL Educational Theory for Clinicians 3

HSA 6101E ONL Health Services Administration 3

HSC 6100E ONL Electrotherapy: Principles & Clinic Applications for Orthopaedics 2

HSC 6360E ONL Spinal Instability 2

HSC 6300E ONL Advancing Hand Therapy Skills 2

PHT 6202E Adv. Pelvic Lumbar & Thoracic Spine (S2) 2

PHT 6203E Adv. Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine (S3) 2

PHT 6204E Functional Analysis: Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip Complex (S4) 1

PHT 6211E Extremity Integration (E-2) 2

PHT 6331E ONL Eval and Treatment Craniomandibular Sys 2

PHT 6460E Clinical Integration: Musculoskeletal 2

PSY 6103E ONL Applied Performance Psychology 3

Total Hours 16

Other Course Title Hours

IDS 5802 Independent Study (entry-level) Variable

For more information or if you have any questions about the program, please email info@usa.edu or call Enrollment Services at 1-800-241-1027.

*The University of St. Augustine reserves the right to revise the schedule of tuition and fees without notice. The costs provided by the Enrollment Services office are for the current or upcoming academic term and may change for future academic terms.

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