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Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores: 

• Quantitative: 550 
  
  
• Analytical writing: 3.5
  
  

GMAT scores may be accepted in lieu of GRE

Applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree outside of the United States are required to achieve an acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). TOEFL scores:

• 550 (paper-based)
  
• 213 (computer-based)
  
• 80 (internet-based)

Chapman University Graduate
Admissions Application

$50 non-refundable application fee.

Applicant must possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. 

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Financial Certification (International Students ONLY)

Two letters of 
recommendation

Statement of Intent

Prerequisite Courses (must be completed within first year of enrollment):             

- General Chemistry with lab component
(2 semesters)

- Organic Chemistry with lab component
(2 semesters or 1 semester organic and 1 semester biochemistry)

- Microbiology with lab component (1 semester)

- Statistics

- Introduction to Food Science
(1 semester)

- Human Nutrition
(1 semester)

Program Coordinator

Anuradha Prakash, Ph.D.

Food Science Program, Schmid College of Science
(714) 744-7826
prakash@chapman.edu

Admission Counselor

Priscilla Powers
(714) 997-6711
pgarcia@chapman.edu

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Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
taken within last 5 years:

• Verbal: 500
• Quantitative: 500
• Analytical writing: 4.5

          OR

• Score at or above the 60th percentile on any of the
  Graduate Subject Tests
  

Chapman University Graduate
Admission Application

Official Transcripts

Three letters of recommendation
including one from an academic
source, which describe the applicant’s professional and academic abilities

Submit a 500-word essay
addressing the communication
area in which the applicant is
interested

Program Coordinator

Lisa Sparks, Ph.D.

Health Communication
Program, Schmid College of Science
(714) 997-6703
sparks@chapman.edu

Admission Counselor

Saundra Hoover
(714) 997-6711
shoover@chapman.edu

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Regular Admission:        

GRE must be taken within the last 5 years:

• Verbal: 400
• Quantitative: 500
• Analytical writing: 3.5

Priority Admission:

GRE must be taken within the last 5 years:

• Verbal: 450
• Quantitative: 530
• Analytical writing: 3.5
  

Regular Admission:

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Prerequisite course GPA of 3.0 or higher with no course grade below a “C”.


Priority Admission:

Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher

Prerequisite course GPA of 3.4
or higher with no course grade
below a “C”.

Observation/Experience:

Applicants are required to satisfactorily complete at least 40 hours of observation (or paid work) to ensure at least minimal knowledge of the practice of physical therapy.  Observation hours must be supervised by a licensed physical therapist and must be completed by August 3, 2009.  Applicants are REQUIRED to report their hours on the PTCAS application.

Program Coordinator

Serena Healey

Department of Physical
Therapy, Schmid College of Science
(714) 744-7620
healey@chapman.edu

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N/A

A degree from an accredited physical
therapist program in the United States

OR a substantially equivalent degree
from a foreign institution

OR a degree in another field and a
certificate to practice physical therapy

OR be within one year of graduation
in an accredited program leading to
a master's degree in physical therapy.
In case of students concurrently
enrolled, applicants need a letter
of good standing and permission
from the program director


Transcripts from the physical
therapy program reflecting a GPA of
3.0 or higher

Current license to practice in the
United States or receipt of a license
prior to continuing beyond 12 hours of
study in the DPT program

Resume

$50 application fee (non-refundable)

Computer resources and skills sufficient
for participation in online courses

Program Coordinator

Serena Healey

Department of Physical
Therapy, Schmid College of Science
(714) 744-7620
healey@chapman.edu

Admission Counselor

Eva Yen
(714) 997-6711
eyen@chapman.edu

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Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 in the last 60 semester or 90
quarter graded credits of their bachelor's degree may be considered for admission by submitting a satisfactory GRE (Graduate Record Exam) score:

• Verbal: 500
• Quantitative: 550
• Analytical writing: 5.0

If your GPA is a 3.0 or better, you do not need to submit any graduate admission test scores.

TOEFL/IETS Scores
(International Students Only)

Chapman University Graduate
Admissions Application

$50 application fee (non-refundable)

Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendations are required from persons actively engaged in teaching and/or the practice of counseling who are familiar with your academic and personal qualifications.  

Non-Discrimination Policy & Licensure Notification

Personal Statement - Approximately three typed pages in length

Statement of Intent

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Official Transcripts - Needed from ALL colleges and universities attended.

Financial Certification Form (International Students Only)

Applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree in psychology or must evidence satisfactory academic background in all of the following prerequisite courses:


- Abnormal Psychology or Child Abnormal Psychology

- Child, Adolescent, or Developmental Psychology

- Cognitive or Physiological Psychology or Learning Theory

- Personality Theory or Social Psychology

- Research Methods in Psychology or Psychological Assessment

- Statistics

All prerequisites should be met by the time you have completed your first semester.

Program Coordinator

Sheryl Ralph

Marriage & Family Therapy Program, Department of Psychology


(714) 997-6746
ralph@chapman.edu

Admission Counselor

Saundra Hoover
(714) 997-6711
shoover@chapman.edu