University of Indianapolis – College of Arts & Sciences/College of Health Sciences

Curriculum Guide for Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Franco-Germanic Studies

(FRGR) and Associate in Science (AS) in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) updated 05/1 7

Advantages of this combined Franco-Germanic Studies /PTA curriculum:

· Helps prepare students to work more effectively with French- or German-speaking patients/clients.

· Gives student advantage over other job applicants where French- or German-speaking PTAs are preferred.

· If student is interested in management position: Most positions require an earned bachelors degree.

The PTA program applicatio n must be submitted by January 3 1 st for consideration for fall (Semester I) . Students should apply to the PTA program in the fall of their first year to complete both degrees in three years.

INTEGRATED CURRICULUM (Example with degree completion in 3 years )

· Approximate total credits required for completion of both degrees: 121 hours

· Students may also choose to complete the curric ulum in four years by tak ing about 14 credits per semester .

First Year, Semester I (16 hours)

q BIOL 103 Principles of Human Anatomy (4)+

q ENGL 101 English Composition (3)+

q FREN/GERM 101 French or German Language and Culture I (4) [does not count toward the major]

q FYS XXX First-Year Seminar 110, 120, 150, 160, 170, 171, 172, 181, or 182 (3)*

q HSCI 120 Medical Terminology for Rehabilitation Professions (1) [or BIOL 200 or HCCA 210]+

q INTD 101 New Student Experience (1) [or any course from New Student Experience Core]+

First Year, Semester II (16 hours)

q ANTH 100 Cultural Anthropology (3) Fulfills Social Sciences Core requirement +

q BIOL 104 Principles of Human Physiology (4)+

q FREN/GERM 102 French or German Language and Culture II (4)

q KINS 101 Wellness/ Fitness for a Lifetime (1) [or any course from Wellness Core]

q PHYS 103 Introduction to Physics (4) [or PHYS 150]+

First Year, Summer Semester (10 hours)

q FREN/GERM 201 French or German Language and Culture III (4)

q GenEd XXX General Education Courses (6)

Second Year, Semester I (16.5 hours)

q GenEd XXX General Education Courses (8)

q LANG 321 Introduction to Translation Studies (2)

q PTA 203 Clinical Leadership I (1.5)+

q PTA 205 Patient Care Orientation (1.5)+

q PTA 207 Clinical Rehabilitation I (3.5)+

Second Year, Semester II (15.5 hours)

q GenEd XXX General Education Courses (3)

q IREL 100 World Regional Geography (3) Fulfills Engagement in Local/Global Communities/Theoretical Core requirement

q LANG 398 Multilingual Translation/Conversation (3)

q PTA 224 Rehabilitative Agents I (1)+

q PTA 226 Clinical Rehbilitation II (4)+

q PTA 233 Clinical Leadership II (1)+

q PTA 290 Preparation for Clinical Education (0.5)+

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Second Year, Spring Term (3 hours)

q ST 299 Spring Term (3)

Second Year, Summer Semester (4.5 hours)

q PTA 223 Medical & Integumentary Rehabilitation (5 weeks immediately after Sem. II) (2)

q PTA 291 Clinical Education I (after PTA 233, any 5 weeks following clinic site schedules) (2.5)

Third Year, Semester I (14.5 hours)

q ELEC XXX Pick courses from Directed Electives for FRGR Majors (8) [It is assumed that students will choose LANG 324 for 3 of the credits, as this course also meets a Core requirement. If students do not, they will need to take 3 more credits to meet the Core requirements.]

q PTA 206 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation (1.5)+

q PTA 243 Clinical Leadership III (1)+

q PTA 244 Rehabilitative Agents II (1.5)+

q PTA 246 Clinical Rehabilitation III (2.5)+

Third Year, Semester II (16.5 hours)

q COMM 333 Intercultural Communications (3) OR

IREL 101 Introduction to International Relations (3)

q GenEd XXX General Education Courses (5)

q LANG 485 Capstone Seminar (2)

q PTA 263 Neuromuscular Rehabilitation (3.5)+

q PTA 264 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation (3)+

Third Year, Summer Semester (8.5 hours) – Weeks 1 & 15 are daytime on campus; weeks 2-14 in clinic

q PTA 275 Preparation for Entry-Level Practice (immediately after Semester II) (2)+

q PTA 292 Clinical Education II (weeks 2-7) (3)+

q PTA 293 Clinical Education III (weeks 8-14) (3.5)+

DIRECTED ELECTIVES FOR FRANCO-GERMANIC STUDIES MAJOR S (Complete eight credit s .)

q LANG 300 Language without Borders (1-2)

q LANG 324 Masterpieces in Translation (3) Fulfills Writing and Speaking A cross the Curriculum Core OR Literature Core requirement

q LANG 480 Selected Topics (3)

q ST 299 Travel/study to a French- or German-speaking country with approval from the Chair (3)

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

These areas of the general education core are not fulfilled by a dedicated course in the FRGR or PTA majors. Students may be able to take fewer credits if they have AP credits or test out of one or more of these courses.


q Communications (3) – 1 course

q Engagement in Local/Global Communities/Experiential (3) – 1 course

q Fine Arts/Applied (2-3) – 1 course

q Fine Arts/Theory (2-3) – 1 course

q History (3) – 1 course

q Literature OR Writing and Speaking Across the Curriculum (3) – 1 course

q Mathematics (3-4) – 1 course

q Philosophy & Ethics (3) – 1 course

q Religion (3) – 1 course


* Taking FYS 110, 120, 150, 160, 170, 171, 172, 181, or 182 will also meet one of the above general education requirements. Taking FYS 100, 130, 140, or 180 will likely result in the student needing to take an additional course to complete both degrees.

+ For the PTA major, these courses are required for degree completion. PTA technical courses have a small hybrid component and meet during the evening, with the exception of PTA 275, 291, 292, and 293.

Note: Students must also complete the requirements for completion of INTD 201/202 Lecture/Performance Series (1 credit) during their matriculation.

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PTA PROGRAM INFORMATION

Requirements for Application to the PTA Program – submitte d by January 3 1 st for Semester I consideration

· Admission to the University of Indianapolis

· Completion of the PTA application (found on the UIndy PTA program website)

· At least 30 hours volunteer or work experience with a PT or PTA in two or more physical therapy settings and/or providers/companies

· Cumulative grade point average (GPA) ≥ 2.8 – Courses completed after January 31 st cannot count in GPA.

o Official transcripts are required for all institutions (except UIndy) to determine cumulative GPA.

o For students with less than 12 college credits, high school GPA will be used and must be ≥ 3.0.

o For students with 12 or more college credits completed, cumulative GPA (all institutions) will be used.

§ Students with low cumulative GPA may qualify for PTA program’s Academic Bankruptcy policy:

· Applicant must complete the Academic Bankruptcy Petition (see UIndy PTA website).

· At least 4 years must have elapsed from end of semester for which bankruptcy is requested.

· Applicant must have a minimum of 12 college credits that are not bankrupted to calculate GPA.

Requirements for Matriculation in the PTA Program

· Completion of personal interview with faculty and/or PT/PTA (only top applicants are offered an interview)

· Received offer of admission to the PTA program

· Acceptance of the offer of admission to the PTA program by due date in offer letter

· Completion of drug test, all health requirements, CPR certification, and background check by July 1st

o Positive result on drug test or background check will require student to meet with Dean of the College of Health Sciences and might revoke the offer of admission, depending on the nature of the offense.

· English and Math proficiency through ENGL 100 and MATH 105 (by coursework or testing through SAL)

· Attendance at mandatory PTA Orientation session (unless granted an exception by PTA Program Director)

Requirements to Continue in the PTA Program

· Students must earn a C (2.0) or better in all support and technical courses.

· Students must maintain a cumulative and semester GPA > 2.5 in support and technical courses.

· Students must follow policies outlined in the PTA Student Handbook and Clinical Education Handbook.

NOTE:

· With the Franco-Germanic Studies major, a grade of C- or higher is required for all major courses in order to graduate.

· Transfer students: As BIOL 103 and 104 are 8 total hours and required support courses, students are required to have 8 hours in anatomy and physiology to graduate from the PTA program. Students transferring anatomy and physiology are required to complete 8 total hours in anatomy and physiology to graduate. (For example, if a student transfers 6 total hours in anatomy and physiology courses, the student will be required to complete a minimum of 2 more hours of anatomy and/or physiology to graduate.)