ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE ALLIED HEALTH TRANSFER

PHYSICAL THERAPY TRANSFER

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The pre-occupational therapy and pre-physical therapy programs at Manor College allow the student to com- “Manor is a close-knit community which plete the first two years of the necessary coursework required allowed me to become close with my peers transfer to a four year college to complete a bachelor’s degree. The program provides the foundation in the sciences and liberal and professors. These arts required for the student to develop interpersonal, critical relationships are what motivated me to not thinking, and problem solving skills necessary for success in the only become a better person, but a better therapy field. Students will then have the credentials necessary student as well. Manor will to transfer to a Master’s program in occupational therapy or a always be considered my home!” doctor of physical therapy program (DPT). - Julie

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE MANOR • 1 yr. of biology with lab and 1 yr. of chemistry with lab at Manor College provides small laboratory sciences classes and per- the high school level with grades of C or better sonalized advising. Manor College has a variety of • At least 2 yrs. of high school level math including articulation or dual enrollment agreements making the Algebra or 1 college level algebra course with grades transfer process seamless. Manor College also provides of C or better opportunities for observation placement where students spend 80 • A minimum high school GPA of 2.7 and a combined SAT hours for skills observation and limited hands on experience. score (critical reading plus mathematics) of 750 or better. AFFORDABILITY TIP: Apply sooner than later! With our rolling At Manor College 96% of students receive financial aid. admissions policy, we process applications throughout Manor is committed to making our personalized education expe- the year in the order received. This means more certainty in your rience possible for all students, both academically and financially. future, as you’ll receive an admissions decision within two weeks Manor offers competitive tuition, financial aid options such as of completing all procedures. merit-based scholarships and athletic scholarships (for eligible sports). You’ll find Manor is You’ll also be further along in the enrollment process, which an affordable place to start your education! improves your chances for scholarships and financial aid and for getting your first selections for class times CAREER OPPORTUNITIES and professors. Physical therapists help people who are mentally, physically, TRANSFER AGREEMENTS developmentally, or emotionally disabled. They work with individuals to help them improve basic motor and reasoning func- Course Equivalencies: tions as well as compensate for permanent loss of function. Phys- , Thomas Jefferson University, Univer- ical therapists possess creative skills in order to design or make sity of the Sciences special equipment for their patients. Typically, physical therapists work in private offices and clinics, hospitals, and long term care Dual Enrollment: facilities. LaSalle University: BS Biology; Valley Univer- ADMISSIONS sity: BS Biology; Gwynned-Mercy University: BS Biol- Manor continually reviews and accepts applications, ogy; : BS Biology, Biochemistry; making it easy to become part of our community. : BS Biology In addition to the general admissions criteria for Manor College, students admitted to the Allied Health Transfer Programs must have successfully completed: ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE ALLIED HEALTH TRANSFER

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TRACK PHYSICAL THERAPY TRACK

RECOMMENDED CURRICULUM SEQUENCE FIRST SEMESTER THIRD SEMESTER • BI 101 Biology 1 (4 credits) • BI 201 Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits) • CH 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 1(4 credits) • IST 105 (Technological Competency Core) • EN 101 (Communication Skills Core) (3 credits) (3 credits) • Quantitative Reasoning Core (MH 103 or MH 104) • Diversity and Global Awareness Core (3 credits) (3 credits) • Elective: PS 201 Abnormal Psychology • PS 101 (Understanding Behavior and Society Recommended (3 credits) Core) (3 credits) • Elective: PH 201 Physics I Recommended (4 credits) SECOND SEMESTER • Science Elective (BI 102 Biology II recommended) FOURTH SEMESTER (4 credits) • BI 202 Anatomy & Physiology II (4 credits) • Science Elective (CH 102 Fundamentals of • Spiritual and Ethical Values Core (3 credits) Chemistry II recommended) (4 credits) • Elective: MH 203 Statistics Recommended • EN 102 (Information Literacy Core) (3 credits) (3 credits) • Social Science Elective (PS 102 Developmental • Elective: PH 202 Physics II Recommended Psychology recommended) (3 credits) (4 credits) • PL 100 (Critical Thinking Core) (3 credits) • AH 100: Observation Placement (3 credits)

Total Credits 65

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Contact Admissions at: Contact Program Director, Julie Senecoff, MS, (215) 884-2216 or Ph.D. at: (215) 885-2360 ext. 314 or [email protected] [email protected]