YOU CAN GET AN MSOT
✓ Lowest MSOT tuition in Michigan
✓ Offering a 3+2 MSOT program
✓ Freshman Direct Admit Option
✓ Community-Focused Curriculum
✓ Immersive Interprofessional Education
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Degree Admission Requirements
The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a 3+2, entry-level master’s degree with a minimum of 70 credits in occupational therapy courses. Additionally, the department offers an entry-level master’s degree (requiring 78 credits) for individuals who already have a bachelor’s degree and who have completed the required prerequisite coursework.
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's degree in a field other than occupational therapy, should contact their Pre-OT Faculty advisor (SVSU Occupational Therapy faculty are available for advising and to discuss career options for those in the entry-level occupational therapy program leading to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree.) or The Office of Admissions for undergraduate application materials and credit evaluation.
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MSOT Entry-Level Program: Students WITHOUT a bachelor’s degree (3+2 program)
- Completion of a minimum of 83 credits prior to admission to the MSOT program.
- Successful completion of all general education and prerequisite undergraduate courses.
- 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.
MSOT Entry-Level Program: Students 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.
CONTACT US.
Graduate Admissions
Wickes Hall 230
gradadm@svsu.edu
(989) 964-6096
Aricka Schweitzer, Graduate Program Coordinator
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
215 Bachand Hall
aabartle@svsu.edu
(989) 964-2930
Tanika Williams
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
gradadm@svsu.edu
(989) 461-2050