MASTER OF HEALTH SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - GENERAL ADMISSIONS CRITERIA

Admission is based on the applicant’s prior academic performance at the college level, an assessment of related experience, references assessing work related skills, writing skills, and personal qualities needed to successfully complete the program. Prior to enrollment, the applicant must have completed a minimum of 90 prerequisite hours at another accredited college or university. Applicants do not need to complete a baccalaureate degree prior to admission into the OT program. See required and suggested pre-requisites.

■ A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous college work and an average of at least 2.5 on math and science courses are required for consideration.
■ A minimum score of 900 (combined verbal and quantitative) is required on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).
■ Three letters of recommendation are required.
■ Interviews are by invitation only; Volunteer hours are strongly recommended.
■ Applicants whose first language is not English must submit official TOEFL scores. A minimum score of 213 on the computer-based exam or 550 on the paper exam is required for admission consideration.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Application forms are available from the Office of Academic Admissions. Applicants should complete the Graduate Admissions Application and the supplemental OT form.

The Department of Occupational Therapy Admission’s Committee selects the applicants who seem best qualified for the program from among those who apply. Completed applications received by February 15th will be given priority consideration. Applications will continue to be processed until the class has been filled. Earlier application is strongly encouraged as interviews are conducted in the spring.