Admission Requirements - Occupational Therapy - Saginaw Valley State University

MSOT Admission Requirements

If you are not a current SVSU student and are interested in transferring to SVSU to apply to the MSOT program it is necessary to schedule an appointment with a faculty member in the Occupational Therapy department prior to submitting an application to the entry level MSOT program.

Pre-OT for Entry Level Program

Those interested in the MSOT Entry Level program, but who have not completed all general education, prerequisite undergraduate courses, or who hold a Bachelor degree in a field other than occupational therapy, should contact the Office of Admissions for undergraduate application materials and credit evaluation.

Office of Admissions
Saginaw Valley State University
178 Wickes Hall
University Center, MI 48710-0001 USA
1-800-968-9500
(989) 964-4200
(989) 790-0180 FAX
admissions@svsu.edu

For those who hold a baccalaureate degree in occupational therapy and are interested in completing their master's degree in occupational therapy, please refer to the other admission requirements.

Pre-OT Program Requirements

MSOT Entry Level Program

Our application will be open from December 20, 2019 - January 24, 2020

Admission Requirements: Applicants for the 3+2 Program (students who do not already have a bachelor's degree):

Completion of a minimum of 83 credits prior to admission to the MSOT program
Successful completion of all general education and prerequisite undergraduate courses. Visit the Course Catalog for a complete listing.
Achievement of a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA for all pre-professional coursework (based upon all college-level work computed both at SVSU and other schools and colleges)
Completion of 30 hours of verifiable work/volunteer experience with people experiencing decreased participation in daily activities...
Completion of an approved background check and 10-panel drug screen.
Submission of the completed application packet.

Admission Requirements: Applicants with a bachelor's degree:

Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university prior to admission to the MSOT program
Achievement of a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA for all pre-professional coursework (based upon all college-level work computed both at SVSU and other schools and colleges)
Successful completion of prerequisite undergraduate courses with a grade minimum of 2.0 for each course:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Introductory Psychology
- Medical Terminology
Completion of 30 hours of verifiable work/volunteer experience with people experiencing decreased participation in daily activities...
Completion of an approved background check and 10-panel drug screen.
Submission of the completed application packet.

Transfer Students' needs are considered on an individual basis by the Department of Occupational Therapy.

For full application details, visit our Application Instructions

MSOT Program Requirements

MSOT Advanced Practice Program

Requirements for Admission to the Post-Baccalaureate OTR to MSOT

An earned undergraduate degree in occupational therapy with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 based on a 4.00 scale. (A student with a 2.75 to 2.99 GPA may be admitted in a probationary status by the Admissions Committee of the Occupational Therapy Department. A probationary student may be considered for full admission when he/she has completed 9 hours of SVSU credit at the graduate level with a grade of “B” (3.00) or higher in each of the courses.)
Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
Successful completion with a grade of “C” (2.00) or better for a course in statistical or research methods, its equivalent or a validation examination
Current registration, licensure, or eligible for initial certification by the NBCOT as an occupational therapist in the United States, or eligible for Michigan registration
A completed application through Graduate Admissions
A one-page personal statement of accomplishments and academic goals
Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate competence in English. The College accepts a score of 525 or higher on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a passing score on an alternative test as determined by the College.
International students must also provide the documentation, including a passport copy and evidence of financial support.