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Option 1: Students who have already obtained a baccalaureate degree
Admission is available to applicants who have already obtained a baccalaureate degree in a field other than occupational therapy. Although application deadlines and admissions criteria are flexible to accommodate the unique needs of adult applicants, it is suggested that all materials be received as close to the January 15th deadline as possible. Admissions into the program are contingent upon available seats.
Requirements for admission include:
- Successful completion of all prerequisite courses with a GPA of 3.0 or better;
- Overall GPA of 3.0;
- Submission of a completed graduate admission application and applicable fee;
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended;
- Two letters of recommendation (one from an academic source, one from an employer or volunteer supervisor)
- Relevant experience in the health care field;
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree;
- Resume outlining work experience and significant continuing education courses
- Interview with the Occupational Therapy Admissions Committee, which will include participation in a group problem-based learning experience; and individual interview, and a supervised writing assessment
Note: Prerequisite courses in Statistics and Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II must have been completed within the past 10 years. The prerequisite courses in Diversity/Multicultural studies and in Ethics may be taken concurrently with the occupational therapy program but must be successfully completed by the time the student begins their second level II Fieldwork experience.
Alternative courses and CLEP tests for prerequisite courses in psychology, sociology and life span development may meet prerequisite criteria. Applicants must submit CLEP test results and, catalogue course descriptions or other relevant documentation to the Occupational Therapy Program Director to determine if the alternative course/CLEP meets prerequisite requirements.
Option 2: Senior Year, fall term
Requirements include:
- Successful completion of all prerequisite courses with a GPA of 3.0 or better;
- Overall GPA of 3.0;
- Submission of a completed graduate admission application and applicable fee;
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended;
- Two letters of recommendation (one from an academic source, one from an employer or volunteer supervisor)
- Relevant experience in the health care field;
- Interview with the Occupational Therapy Admissions Committee, which will include participation in a group problem-based learning experience; and individual interview, and a supervised writing assessment.
Option 3: Entering Freshman
Early Program Decision Option requirements for entering freshman include:
- High school GPA of 3.2 or higher in academic courses (Math, Science, History, English and Language);
- SAT scores of 1100 or higher;
- Rank in the top 30% of their high school class;
- Successful completion of 4 years of Science.
Entering freshman that meet Early Program Decision Option criteria will have a seat reserved in the graduate Occupational Therapy program contingent upon successful completion of all prerequisites and an undergraduate major, maintenance of a 3.0 GPA throughout SHU tenure, and an interview with the Occupational Therapy Admissions Committee at the end of their sophomore or junior year.