A bachelor's degree and 20 hours of prerequisite coursework are required.
GRE scores submitted at the time of application.
To obtain credit for volunteer/work experience, each applicant must complete 30 hours specifically in occupational therapy AND must obtain a confidential volunteer/work evaluation form documenting as such from a supervising occupational therapy practitioner. The confidential volunteer/work evaluation form must be from an occupational therapy practitioner who supervised the applicant during the 30 volunteer/work hours. This form is found inside the university application.
The Occupational Therapy Educational Program also requires completion of two references in addition to the volunteer/work evaluation form. A current or former instructor, advisor, or non-occupational therapist supervisor should complete these forms.
Prerequisite Courses
Semester Hours
Human Anatomy (must include lab)
4
Human Physiology (must include lab)
4
Statistics
3
Lifespan Human Development
3
Abnormal Psychology
3
Sociology/Anthropology
3
TOTAL
20
Plus CPR certification required*
Special Notes:
For a guide of Frequently Approved Prerequisites,click here.
*CPR certification through the American Heart Association
BLS for Healthcare Providers course is required prior to enrollment.
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