Washburn University of Topeka | D1, F1, PU |
| Last updated by program | 11/04/10 |
| Address | Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Washburn University of Topeka
1700 SW College Avenue
Topeka, KS 66621-0001 |
| Phone | (785) 670-1406 |
| Website | http://www.washburn.edu/pta |
| Program Email | zach.frank@washburn.edu |
| Program Director | Zach Frank, PT, DPT, MS (HCA), CSCS, CEAS
Program Director |
| Institutional Information |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs) |
| Physical Therapist Assistant Program Accreditation |
| Date of initial accreditation | 05/85 |
| Current accrediation status | Accreditation |
| Next visit | Fall 2019 |
| Five-year history | Accreditation |
| Degree conferred | Associate of Science |
| General Program Description |
| The program begins in the fall, and summer sessions are offered from June through August. Commencement is in May. |
Clinical Experiences
Clinical experiences begin the summer semester between the first and second year. That summer, students begin a 4 week, full time, clinical affiliation. Subsequently, during the spring semester, the students finish two six week, full time, clinical affiliations with two different clinical sites. |
Faculty
There are two full-time faculty members and one part time adjunct faculty member. The faculty to student ratio is 1:24 maximum for lecture courses and 1:12 maximum for laboratory classes. |
Enrollment
Washburn University has an average enrollment of 7,000. The PTA program accepts up to 24 students to start each August. |
Admission
For fall acceptance, the earliest date for submission of application is November 1, and the latest date is February 1. Admission is on a rolling basis. 45% of qualified applicants are admitted to the program (3-year average). |
Outcomes
88% of admitted students graduate from the program (3-year average); 97% of the graduates passed the licensure exam (3-year average); and 95% of those program graduates responding to surveys are employed (3-year average); the first time pass rate for the Class of 2010 was 95%. |
Tuition, fees and financial aid
Tuition for 2010-2011 academic year is $207 per credit hour for Kansas Residents, with an additional $43 for activity expense per semester, and room and board costs begin at $5292 for full time students. Out of state tuition is $470 per credit hour. |
Student life
The campus dormitories house 674 students, and the fraternities and sororities house 250. Intercollegiate athletics include men's football, basketball, tennis, golf, and baseball; and women's basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer and softball. The campus is located near Kansas City, and the Topeka Airport is located 5 miles away. Kansas City International is located 70 miles away. The campus is served by bus and taxi. |
Attention Program Directors: Corrections to program data should be entered on the CAPTE Accreditation Portal. Any questions should be directed to the Accreditation Department at Accreditation@apta.org or 1-800-999-2782 x3245. |
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