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Changes in Accreditation Status.


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A1   Program has multiple admission dates
A2   Program admits students at the freshman
       level
     Program admits transfer students
A3   Program requires bachelor's degree for
       admission
A5   Program admits women students only
A6   Program is designed for PTAs
A7   Program accepts candidates for 2nd
       bachelor's degree
D1   Program culminates in AA or AS degree
D2   Program culminates in AAS degree
D3   Program culminates in bachelor's degree
D4   Program culminates in combined
       bachelor's/master's degrees
D5   Program culminates in master's degree
D6   Program culminates in doctoral degree
D7   Degree is obtained from affiliating
       college/university
D8   Program offers certificate
E1   Program is offered at multiple sites
E2   Program is offered in multiple formats
E3   Program has accredited expansion
       programs
E4   Program is expansion of accredited
       program
F5   Institution offers both PT and PTA
       programs
F1   Program is offered in full-time day format
F2   Program is offered in full-time evening format
F3   Program is offered in weekend format
F4   Program is offered in part-time day format
F5   Program is offered in part-time evening format
F6   Program is offered in a language other
       than English
PR   Private institution
PU   Public institution


PHYSICAL THERAPIST PROGRAMS INITIALLY ACCREDITED accredited

recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria.


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 IN MAY 2000

A4, D5, F1, PR Belmont University David G Greathouse, PT, PHD Professor and Chairman School of Physical Therapy Belmont University 1900 Belmont Blvd Nashville, TN 37212-3757 615/460-6727 (admissions/student inquiries) FAX: 615/460-6729

D5, F1, PR Elon College Elizabeth Rogers, PT, EdD Assistant Dean/Chairperson Department of Physical Therapy Education Campus Box 2085 Elon College Elon College, NC 27244-2010 336/538-6851 FAX: 336/538-6852

A2, D5, PR Husson College Sandra Curwin, PT, PhD Director Program in Physical Therapy Husson College 1 College Cir Bangor, ME 04401 207/941-7101 FAX: 207/941-7883

D5, PR Notre Dame College
For other universities and colleges named "Notre Dame", see Notre Dame#Educational institutions.


Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio is a Catholic coeducational career-focused liberal arts college.
 Esther Haskvitz, PT, PhD Director Physical Therapy Program Notre Dame College 2321 Elm St Manchester, NH 03104 603/669-4298, ext 171 (admissions/student inquiries) FAX: 603/609-6968

A2, A3, D5, F1, PR Saint Francis College St. Francis College is a private, coeducational college located in Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, in the United States. It was founded in 1859 by the Franciscan Brothers as the St. Francis Academy.  Edward M Pisarski, PT, EdD Chair Department of Physical Therapy Saint Francis College PO Box 600 Loretto, PA 15940-0600 814/472-3123 FAX: 814/472-3140

A2, D3, PR The Robert Gordon University The Robert Gordon University (often known as RGU) is a modern university located in Aberdeen, Scotland. Granted university status in 1992, Robert Gordon University currently has approximately 12,790 students<ref name="HESA" /> at its two campuses at Garthdee  Valerie A Maehle, PT, PhD, MCSP Program Director BSC (Binary Synchronous Communications) See bisync.  Honours Physiotherapy (Accelerated Program) School of Health Sciences The Robert Gordon University Woolman Wool´man

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 Hill Aberdeen, Scotland, UK AB9 1GS 011/441-224-627146 FAX: 011/441-224-404025

D3, PR University of Ulster The University of Ulster (UU; Irish: Ollscoil Uladh[2] [3]) is a multi-centre university located in Northern Ireland and is the largest single university on the island of Ireland, discounting the federal  at Jordanstown Sheila Lennon, PT Course Director for Physiotherapy Physiotherapy School of Health Sciences University of Ulster at Jordanstown Newtownabbey County Antrim Northern Ireland, UK BT37 0QB 011/44-1232-366608 FAX: 001/44-1232-368202

EXISTING PROGRAMS GRANTED INTERIM ACCREDITATION

A3, A4, D5, F1, PU Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, at Tallahassee; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered and opened 1887; predominantly African American.  Keith R Gaden, PT, PhD Program Director Program in Physical Therapy School of Allied Health Sciences Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Room 223, Ware-Rhaney Bldg Tallahassee, FL 32307-3500 850/599-3820 FAX: 850/561-2457

A3, A4, D4, D5, F1, PU Hunter College Gary Krasilovsky, PT, PhD Associate Professor and Director Physical Therapy Program School of Health Sciences Hunter College 425 E 25th St New York, NY 10010 212/481-4320 (ad missions/student inquiries) FAX: 212/481-8618

D5, D7, F1, PU Medical College of Ohio in Consortium With: Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University, at Bowling Green, Ohio; coeducational; chartered 1910 as a normal school, opened 1914. It became a college in 1929, a university in 1935.  and The University of Toledo National recognition
In its 125-year history UT has garnered several national accolades. The University’s programs, faculty and facilities have been highlighted in the media, including
 Catherine L Hornbeck, PT, MS Chairperson Department of Physical Therapy Medical College of Ohio 4418 Collier Bldg 3015 Arlington Ave Toledo, OH 43614 419/383-3518 FAX: 419/383-5880

A4, D6, F1, PR Pacific University Daiva A Banaitis, PT, PhD Professor and Director School of Physical Therapy Pacific University 2043 College Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 503/359-2846 FAX: 503/359-2995

D6, F1, PR Simmons College Diane Jette, PT, DSc Program Director Graduate Program in Physical Therapy Simmons College 300 The Fenway Boston, MA 02115 617/521-2650 (admissions/student inquiries) FAX: 617/521-3137

A4, D6, E5, F1, PU University of Central Arkansas The University of Central Arkansas is a state-run institution located in the city of Conway, the seat of Faulkner County, north of Little Rock. The school is most respected for its programs in Education, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.  Vernita Lovelace-Chandler, PT, PhD, PCS Chairperson Department of Physical Therapy University of Central Arkansas 201 Donaghey, PTC (PTC, Needham, MA, www.ptc.com) Long a world leader in mechanical computer-aided design, manufacturing and engineering software, PTC, through acquisitions and reorganization, has transformed itself into a leading provider of Internet-based B2B solutions for discrete manufacturers.  300 Conway, AR 72035-0001 501/450-3611 (admissions/student inquiries) FAX: 501/450-5822

A3, A6, D5, F3, PR The University of Findlay The University of Findlay is a private university located in the City of Findlay in northwest Ohio. It was affiliated with the Churches of God, General Conference, and was founded in 1882 by the City of Findlay and the Churches of God, General Conference.  Lisa Dutton, PT, MS Program Director Physical Therapy Program The University of Findlay 1000 N Main St Findlay, OH 45840 419/424-4863 (admissions/student inquiries) FAX: 419/424-6977

D5, F1, PR University of Hartford Catherine ME Certo, PT, ScD Associate Professor and Department Chair Physical Therapy Program Department of Physical Therapy University of Hartford 200 Bloomfield Ave West Hartford, Ct 06117-1599 860/768-5303 FAX: 860/768-5244

D6, F1, PU University of Nebraska Medical Center In 1991, a technology transfer office was created known as UNeMed.

In 1997, the UNMC hospital merged with the nearby hospital operated by Clarkson College to become what was later renamed The Nebraska Medical Center.
 Patricia A Hageman, PT, PhD Associate Professor and Director Division of Physical Therapy Education University of Nebraska Medical Center 984420 Nebraska Medical Center Omaha, NE 68198-4420 402/559-4259 FAX: 402/559-8626

A4, D5, F1, PU University of New Mexico The University of New Mexico (UNM) is a public university in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was founded in 1889. It also offers multiple bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degree programs in all areas of the arts, sciences, and engineering.  Ronald Andrews, PT, MS Director Division of Physical Therapy Health Sciences and Services Bldg, Room 204 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-5661 505/272-5755 FAX: 505/272-8079

D5, F1, PU University of Vermont Jean M Held, PT, EdD Chairperson Department of Physical Therapy School of Allied Health Sciences University of Vermont 305 Rowell Bldg Burlington, VT 05405-0068 802/656-3252 FAX: 802/656-2191

A4, D6, F1, PR Widener University Stanley L Hartgraves, PT, PhD Associate Dean and Program Director Physical Therapy Program School of Human Service Professions Widener University One University Pl Chester, PA 19013 610/499-1277 FAX: 610/499-1231

D5, F1, PU Winston-Salem State University Chartered by the state of North Carolina in 1897 as Slater Industrial and State Normal School. Renamed Winston-Salem Teachers College in 1925 and became the first African American institution in the United States to grant degrees in elementary teacher education.  Gloria J Green, PT, MS Chairperson Physical Therapy Program Winston-Salem State University 601 Martin Luther King Jr Dr Winston-Salem, NC 27110 336/750-2000 (admissions/student inquiries) FAX: 336/750-2192

D5, F1, PU Youngstown State University Youngstown State University, at Youngstown, Ohio; coeducational; est. 1908 as a department of the Youngstown Association School sponsored by the Young Men's Christian Association.  Marleen McClelland, PT, PhD Chairperson Department of Physical Therapy Youngstown State University B080 Cushwa Hall Youngstown, OH 44555-2419 330/742-2558 FAX: 330/742-1898

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAMS INITIALLY ACCEPTED IN MAY 2000

D2, F1, PU Del Mar College Del Mar College is a community college in Corpus Christi, Texas. About Del Mar College
Founded in 1935, the institution is a comprehensive community college. The College encompasses two primary campuses and one campus annex with combined physical assets of more than $99
 Russell Stowers, PTA, MS Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program Del Mar College Division of Occupational Education and Technology West Campus Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3897 361/698-1847 FAX: 361/698-1849

D2, PR Keiser College Karen Coupe, PT, BS, BSEd Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program Keiser College 1500 NW 49th St Ft Lauderdale, FL 33309 954/776-4456 (admissions/student inquiries) FAX: 954/776-5157

D2, F1, PU Kingsborough Community College/The City University of New York The City University of New York (CUNY; acronym: IPA pronunciation: [kjuni]), is the public university system of New York City.  Steven B Skinner, MSPT Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program Kingsborough Community College/The City University of New York Oriental Blvd Manhattan Beach Brooklyn, NY 11235-2398 718/368-4818 FAX: 718/368-4873

D2, PU Lorain County Community College Lorain County Community College is a community college located in the city of Elyria in Lorain County, Ohio, which is part of the Northeast Ohio region.

LCCC specializes in workforce development and initiating business relationships.
 John T Myers, PT, MBA Program Coordinator Physical Therapy Assistant Program Lorain County Community College Division of Allied Health and Nursing 1005 N Abbe Rd Elyria, OH 44035 800/885-5222 (admissions/student inquiries) FAX: 216/336-4116

D2, PU Marion Technical College Mark J Carroll, PT Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program Marion Technical College 1467 Mount Vernon Ave Marion, OH 43302-5694 740/389-4636, ext 356 FAX: 740/389-6136

D1, PU Ohlone College Donald Chu, PT, PhD Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program Ohlone College Fremont-Neward Community College District 43600 Mission Blvd PO Box 3909 Fremont, CA 94539-0390 510/659-6030 (admissions/student inquiries) FAX: 510/659-6070

A3, D2, F1, PU South Arkansas Community College Jennifer Skeeters, PT Director Physical Therapist Assistant Program South Arkansas Community College 300 South West Ave PO Box 7010 El Dorado, AR 71730 870/862-8131 (admissions/student inquiries) FAX: 870/864-7104

PU South Texas Community College Diana Salinas Hernandez, PT Program Chair Physical Therapist Assistant Program South Texas Community College PO Box 9701 956/668-6471 (admissions/student inquiries) FAX: 956/971-3723

PR Villa Maria College Villa Maria College is a two-year college located in Cheektowaga, New York. It was founded and continues to be conducted by the Felician Sisters of Buffalo. The college has a limited number of programs, but in diverse areas.  of Buffalo James J Kelley, PT Program Coordinator Physical Therapist Assistant Program Villa Maria College of Buffalo 240 Pine Ridge Rd Buffalo, NY 14225 716/896-0700 FAX: 716/896-0705
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