Occupational Therapy, Graduate-Level Entry (M.S.)
This graduate entry-level program is designed for individuals who have received a bachelor’s degree in another area of study and are interested in pursuing a career in occupational therapy. The program duration is just over 2 years, consists of 92 credits, and will prepare students to sit for the national certification examination.
Admission criteria includes
- A completed bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- GRE
- Completion of the following prerequisite coursework with a grade of C or higher:
- 3 credits of Biology
- 8 credits of Anatomy and Physiology
- 3 credits of General Psychology
- 3 credits of Developmental Psychology or Human Development across the Life Span
- 3 credits of Abnormal Psychology
- 3 credits of Sociology or Anthropology
- 3 credits of Statistics
- 3 credits of Research Methods
- An on-campus or phone interview with an onsite writing sample provided
Additional application materials needed:
- Completion of the application form
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Two letters of recommendation; one recommendation from a health care practitioner if possible
Application deadline is February 15, 2013. Please note that this program has a May 21, 2013, start date.