Information for Prospective Applicants to the MSOT Program

Admission Criteria

  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities.
  • Applicants to the MSOT Program must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 calculated on all previously completed coursework. The cumulative GPA will be used as the primary metric for evaluating and prioritizing applicants for admission.
    • If the cohort is not filled after consideration of applicants meeting the 3.0 cumulative GPA standard, the admissions committee will consider applicants whose GPA calculated on the most recent 70 credit hours of undergraduate coursework is 3.0.
  • All prerequisite courses completed with a grade of "C" or higher, as well as a minimum average GPA of 3.0 in the required prerequisite courses.
  • Minimum of 84 semester equivalent credits (includes OTA courses and prerequisite courses) from an institution that is accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting agency.
  • Proof of a minimum of 1 year of full-time work experience as a fully licensed COTA (or a minimum of 1,500 hours as a fully licensed COTA).
  • Current resume or curriculum vitae.
  • Personal statement as prompted by OTCAS.
  • Three letters of recommendation (professional and/or academic).
  • Copy of current U.S. occupational therapy assistant license and NBCOT certification.
  • An interview may be required at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

Note: The admissions process for the MSOT Program is managed through the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS).

Prerequisite Courses

Course Number

Course Name

Credit Hours

MATH 1401

Elementary Statistics

3

SOCI 1101

Introduction to Sociology

3

PSYC 3265

Abnormal Psychology*

3

RHAB 3010

Research Methods for Rehabilitation*

 3

*Abnormal Psychology and Research Methods courses must be at the 3000/4000 (or 300/400) level or higher.

Transfer Credit

Transfer credit is determined by the MSOT Program Director in conjunction with the Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Science. Credit hours from Occupational Therapy professional graduate-level courses taken at other institutions are not transferable.

Advanced Placement

No advanced placement is conferred, as students enter the MSOT Program in a cohort and progress through all courses in a specific order.

Credit for Experiential Learning

No credit is awarded for experiential learning.