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Graduate Occupational Therapy


Graduate Admissions

Advance your career goals with ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's graduate program in occupational therapy.

We are committed to guiding you through the admissions process every step of the way.  

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program is designed to successfully prepare you for the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) licensing exam. 

 

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MOT post-baccalaureate program: applicants with a bachelor's degree in any subject may pursue the MOT program if prerequisites have been fulfilled.

B.S./MOT accelerated program: qualified high school applicants may complete a B.S. degree* and MOT degree in five years.
*choice of applied health science with a pre-occupational therapy concentration major or psycholog major

MOT early assurance program (EAP): up to ten qualified ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ junior pre-OT students, or students of any major who fulfill the programs admissions requirements, may obtain early acceptance to the MOT program.

There are prerequisite requirements for the MOT. 

Applicants must earn a C or better from an accredited institution in the following prerequisite courses:

  • Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (3 or 4 credits)
  • Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (3 or 4 credits)
  • Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
  • Life Span Development* or Developmental Psychology (3 credits) 
    *Life Span Development can be substituted by taking three courses: Child Development; Adolescent Development; and Adult Development: (9 credits)
  • Statistics: Mathematics, Sociology, or Psychology Department (3 credits)
  • Medical Terminology (1-3 credits)
  • Submitted , which includes a personal statement 

  • Official transcript(s) indicating completion (or anticipated completion) of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. To be considered "official", transcript(s) must be requested and sent directly from all institution(s) attended to OTCAS. 

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (grade of C or better in prerequisite courses)

  • Contact information for three references: please select references who can address your professional experience and/or academic performance (excluding relatives); a recommendation from an OT is encouraged but not required

  • Observation hours: twenty (20) hours are encouraged but not required

  • Documentation of community service, leadership experiences and work experience is preferred

  • Completion of an interview: qualified applicants will be invited to interview with faculty

  • Submitted  (by December 1 of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ junior year)

  • Official transcript(s) from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Univerisity indicating completion (or anticipated completion) of a bachelor’s degree. Graduate admissions will request your transcripts from the registrar.

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher (grade of C or better in prerequisite courses)

  • Observation hours: twenty (20) hours are encouraged but not required

  • Submitted  (by December 1 of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ junior year)

  • Official transcript(s) from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ indicating completion (or anticipated completion) of a bachelor’s degree. Graduate admissions will request your transcripts from the registrar.

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher (grade of C or better for prerequisite courses)

  • Observation hours: twenty (20) hours are encouraged but not required

  • Documentation of community service, leadership experiences and work experience is preferred

  • Completion of an interview: qualified applicants will be invited to interview with faculty

 The MOT is a full-time, residential program. Students applying for the MOT may be eligible to obtain an F-1 student visa from ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. 

In addition to the admissions requirements above, international students interested in the MOT must submit:

  • a course-by-course evaluation of all international transcripts
  • English proficiency exam: only TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo are accepted

Further information about these requirements is available on the graduate international student page. Please contact the enrollment counselor for occupational therapy to determine eligibility.*

*If admitted to ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, information on how to apply for the F-1 visa may be found on the graduate international student page. 

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Maranda Monroe

Graduate Enrollment Counselor