Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.)

Eligibility requirements for admission include:

• Applicants must hold a minimum of a baccalaureate degree (preferably in the natural or behavioral sciences), OR completion of the first three years of the SRU 3+3 Pre-Occupational Therapy major.
• Minimum GPA: A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required (students with a GPA below 3.0 may apply for conditional admission). If a course is taken more than once, all grades will be averaged.
• Prerequisite Courses: The following courses must have been taken within the last 10 years and completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. AP/IB courses are only accepted for Intro to Psychology. Credits for coursework or experiential learning completed at another occupational therapy program will not be accepted.
  • Anatomy & Physiology I & II: two semesters of lecture and laboratory (3–4 credits each)
  • Biomechanics, Kinesiology or Physics: lecture with laboratory (3–4 credits)
  • Statistics (one course) (3–4 credits)
  • Intro to Psychology (3–4 credits)
  • Life Span Human Development or Developmental Psychology (3–4 credits)
  • Abnormal Psychology (3–4 credits)
  • Sociology or Anthropology: one course in either area (3–4 credits)
  • Research Methods: an undergraduate introductory or intermediate research course (3–4 credits)
  • Medical Terminology (1 credit)
• A minimum of 12 hours of observation of an occupational therapy practitioner (OT or OTA). You may use this form for each facility for verification of hours.
• Personal reflection statement on interest in occupational therapy as a profession.
• Three professional letters of reference (e.g., from a former instructor, employer, mentor, or volunteer supervisor).

Verified OTCAS applications are reviewed for an admission decision on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to apply early. Applicants who are offered and accept admission will be required to submit a non-refundable deposit of \$500 within 2 weeks of notification to hold a seat, which will be applied to the tuition.

Additional Admission Requirements include:

• Must be able to meet occupational therapy student technical standards.
• Must have reliable transportation for all academic, fieldwork, and doctoral capstone experiences for distances of up to 75 miles one way.
• Conviction of a misdemeanor, felony, or illegal act may prevent a student from becoming credentialed and/or licensed to practice.
• Students are required to carry and pay for their own health insurance and liability insurance with proof required.
• Students are required to have a laptop throughout their standing in the program.
• English Proficiency: Regardless of citizenship, if you are a non-native English speaker, you are required to submit scores that show proficiency in the English language (see International Admissions). This requirement must be completed and the score received by the application deadline.
• International Applicants: International applicants and applicants with international degrees must have their transcripts evaluated for degree and grade equivalency (see International Admissions).

Please note: For more information, visit www.sru.edu/graduate. Transfer course evaluation information can be found on our graduate website.