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Clarke University Department of Physical Therapy
Website

https://www.clarke.edu/academics/doctor-of-physical-therapy/

Graduate Admissions Attn: Jon Lewerke 1550 Clarke Drive Dubuque IA 52001 United States
Phone+1 563.588.6539
Phone 2 +1 563.213.6239
Email graduate@clarke.edu
Private
CAPTE Accredited
Supplemental Requirements
Supplemental FEE required?
No
Supplemental fee amount
$0
Supplemental APPLICATION required?
No
Supplemental MATERIALS required?
No
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Is GRE Required?
Yes
Your program's GRE codes
Program's PTCAS GRE code
7577
Additional information about program's GRE requirements 
Submit official GRE scores to the new PTCAS GRE code 7577 for the DPT program at Clarke University.
Reference Requirements
Physical Therapist-1
Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator
Physical Therapist-2
Evaluator type accepted
Professor in Major
Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator
Professor
Evaluator type accepted
Academic
Evaluator type accepted
Supervisor/Employer
Evaluator type accepted
Teaching Assistant
Evaluator type not accepted
PTA
Evaluator type not accepted
Pre-PT Advisor
Evaluator type accepted
Politician
Evaluator type not accepted
Health Care Professional
Evaluator type accepted
Friend
Evaluator type not accepted
Family Member
Evaluator type not accepted
Co-worker
Evaluator type not accepted
Clergy
Evaluator type not accepted
Other
Evaluator type not accepted
Number of references required by program
3
Additional information about program's reference requirements 
Three completed recommendation forms are required.  At least one must be from faculty in major and one must be from a physical therapist whom the applicant has observed.
PT Observation Hours
Information about your PT requirements 
Record of observing in at least three of the following areas:  pediatrics, geriatrics, inpatient, acute/subacute care, neurological rehabilitation, orthopedics, sports medicine, for a total of 30 minimum hours.
Program's PT hours requirement
PT hours are required - a licensed PT must verify hours w/ signed form uploaded or online via PTCAS
Total number of PT Hours REQUIRED
30
Paid
Accepted/Considered
Volunteer
Accepted/Considered
Inpatient
Accepted/Considered
Outpatient
Accepted/Considered
GPA Requirements
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative
3.00
3.60
Program-specific prerequisite
3.00
3.60
Prerequisite Science
3.00
3.60
Additional information about program's GPA requirements 
3.0 cumulative GPA, with no grades lower than a C. If the course was repeated, the program uses the highest grade earned in local GPA calculations. No more than two courses may be repeated for a higher grade.
Background Checks
Background check required prior to matriculation.
No
Program participates in PTCAS Background Check process through Certiphi Screening.
No
International Students
Program considers Canadian coursework?
Yes
Program policy for non-U.S. (foreign/international) coursework
Send WES foreign transcript evaluation to PTCAS (recommended)
Are non-native English Speakers required to submit TOEFL scores?
Yes
Citizenship requirements
Citizenship types eligible for admission U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Foreign (non-U.S.) citizens with a visa
Additional information about program's policy on foreign coursework
Minimum TOEFL PBT score of 550 or IBT score of 80 if English is not a first language.