Undergraduate grade point average as an effective predictor of academic success in Touro College's occupational therapy program
by Blumenthal, Amy|Tisser, Michal|Weinberger, Ruchama, M.S.|M.S.|M.S., TOURO COLLEGE, 2008|2008|2008, 53 pages; 1459639

Abstract:

Objective. This study investigated if total U-GPA is an effective predictor of Masters GPA (M-GPA) in Touro’s OT program and if math/science or non-science GPA is more critical in determining success.

Method. A chart review was conducted on 49 students from Manhattan campus from the incoming years 2001-2003. SPSS was used to organize and analyze the variables of interest. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and a regression analysis were employed.

Results. Total U-GPA is highly and significantly correlated to the M-GPA (r=.713, p=.000). Total U-GPAs of Touro OT students significantly predict their success in the program (b=.450, p=.000). Both science/math U-GPA (b=.313) and non-science U-GPA (b=.393) significantly predict success in the program (p=.000); however, non-science GPA is a more accurate predictor (R 2=.446) than science/math GPA (R2=.325).

Discussion. From the results of the study, we found that students did better academically while pursuing a Masters degree than a Bachelors degree. Additionally, we devised a formula that will allow the admissions committee of Touro College to calculate the estimated M-GPA of each applicant based on his or her total U-GPA. Furthermore, we found that although non-science GPA, science-math GPA and total U-GPA are all significant predictors of M-GPA, total U-GPA alone is sufficient to predict M-GPA.

 
AdviserJulie Kardachi
SchoolTOURO COLLEGE
SourceMAI/ 47-02, p. , Dec 2008
Source TypeThesis
SubjectsPhysical therapy; Higher education
Publication Number1459639
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