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Franklin Pierce University (AZ) Doctor of Physical Therapy at Goodyear, AZ
Doctor of Physical Therapy Program 14455 West Van Buren St. Building A, Suite 100 Goodyear AZ 85338 United States
+1 800.325.1090
dptprogram@live.franklinpierce.edu https://www.franklinpierce.edu/academics/programs/physical-therapy/index.html
2009
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
2477
University GRE code
2477
Additional information about program's GRE requirements 
There is not minimal scores for the GRE, but the scores are used in the calculations of the academic strength of the applicant.
Minimum and average GRE scores
Verbal reasoning scaled score
152
Verbal reasoning % score
48%
Quantitative reasoning scaled score
151
Quantitative reasoning % score
38%
Analytical writing scaled score
4.0
Analytical writing % score
53%
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
Evaluator type accepted
Professor
Applicant must send one reference from this specific type of evaluator
Academic
Evaluator type accepted
Supervisor/Employer
Evaluator type accepted
Teaching Assistant
Evaluator type accepted
PTA
Evaluator type 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 accepted
Clergy
Evaluator type accepted
Other
Evaluator type accepted
Number of references required by program
3
Additional information about program's reference requirements 
References must address your suitability for the field of physical therapy, your leadership qualities, your moral character, and your ability to succeed in the graduate level program.
PT Observation Hours
Program's PT hours requirement
PT hours are required - a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) must verify hours w/signed form uploaded or online via PTCAS
Total number of PT Hours REQUIRED
40
Paid
Accepted/Considered
Volunteer
Accepted/Considered
Inpatient
Accepted/Considered
Outpatient
Accepted/Considered
GPA Requirements
Overall Undergraduate Cumulative
3.00
3.49
Program-specific prerequisite
3.00
3.37
Background Checks
Background check required prior to matriculation.
Yes
Program participates in PTCAS Background Check process through Certiphi Screening.
No
International Students
Program considers Canadian coursework?
Yes
CanadianTranscriptsDictionary
Send original Canadian transcript to PTCAS (recommended)
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
Additional information about program's policy on foreign coursework

The FPU DPT program in Arizona does not support visa applications and all candidates must be US citizens or permanent residents.