Requirements for Admission into the Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Program
The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program is a competitive admissions program that will accept students to begin MSOT coursework each Spring term.
Students who do not already have a bachelor’s degree (3+2 Program):
In order to apply to the 3+2 MSOT program, students must meet the following minimal standards:
- Completion of a minimum of 83 credits prior to admission to the program.
- Achievement of a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA (based on a 4.00 scale) for all preprofessional course work (based on all college-level work computed both at SVSU and at other schools and colleges).
- Completion of all prerequisite pre-occupational therapy undergraduate courses with a grade minimum of 2.0 for each course (see undergraduate description of the Pre-OT program).
- Completion of 30 hours of verifiable work and/or volunteer experience with people experiencing decreased participation in daily activities due to illness, disability, or decreased access to basic resources and opportunities. ill, handicapped or disadvantaged people.
- Completion of an approved background check and 10-panel drug screen. Results to be submitted with the application packet.
- Submission of a completed application packet.
International students must also provide international admission documents including but not limited to their passport, proof of language proficiency, evidence of financial support and foreign transcripts.
Transfer Students
Transfer students’ needs are considered on an individual basis by the Department of Occupational Therapy.
Transfer Credit and/or Credit by Examination Policies
The transfer student from another program in occupational therapy may be allowed to transfer up to 15 occupational therapy credits following a review process and approval by the faculty. Students transferring into the occupational therapy program with 15 hours of course work must demonstrate a GPA of 2.60 or better during the first semester in the occupational therapy degree program. Transfer students who do not meet the GPA conditions as indicated will be placed on probation for the next semester. In the event the 2.60 GPA is not achieved by the end of the probation semester, the student will not be permitted to enroll in further occupational therapy courses.