3+3 DPT with Juniata College

Jefferson College of Health Professions Apply

Thomas Jefferson University and Juniata College

3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy Transfer Agreement
Thomas Jefferson University and Juniata College have entered into an articulation agreement that enables students to earn both the Bachelor of Science (BS) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degrees in six years after graduation from high school.

Students will apply for admission to the 3+3 DPT program using the regular Juniata undergraduate application. If admitted, students will spend the first three years at Juniata and then proceed to Jefferson School of Health Professions, Thomas Jefferson University for the final three years of graduate physical therapy coursework. The BS in a selected track from Juniata will be awarded after successful completion of the first year at Jefferson School of Health Professions. The DPT degree from Thomas Jefferson University will be awarded after successful completion of the third year at JSHP.

College	Admission Requirements	Application Requirements & Deadline	Curriculum Options	Curriculum Requirements
Juniata College	-SAT (all 3 sections) 1100 or higher -Cumulative GPA of 3.35 or higher -Interview with Juniata College-Jefferson joint admissions committee (late winter - early spring)	-Official high school transcripts -SAT scores -Essay -Activities Resume (to include PT hours) -Application fee - Juniata College deadline	-3–year B.S. in a selected Juniata track -Credits earned during the first year at Jefferson will be counted toward the completion of the Juniata College B.S. degree.	-Students must earn at least a 3.0 overall GPA -A grade of at least a ‘C’ is required to transfer prerequisite coursework to Jefferson

For more information about the DPT transfer agreement, contact:

Dr. Debra Kirchhof-Glazier
Professor of Biology and Director of Health Professions Program
kirchhof@juniata.edu
814-641-3574

Donald Sharples
Director of Graduate Admissions at JSHP
donald.sharples@jefferson.edu
215-503-8890

Read more about the partnership at www.juniata.edu/departments/healthprofessions/index/html

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