{"id":3915,"date":"2019-07-17T12:37:32","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T17:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/hp\/?page_id=3915"},"modified":"2024-10-08T11:35:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T16:35:40","slug":"admissions-requirements-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/hp\/admissions-requirements-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions Requirements & Process"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Occupational Therapy Program at 91探花 is a post-baccalaureate program seeking candidates who are ready to step into a student-centered, technology-forward learning environment where they will be challenged by a rigorous curriculum and supported by passionate, mentoring-minded faculty.<\/p>\n

A successful applicant will demonstrate a passion for the profession and for 91探花\u2019s program specifically; a drive for learning with an internal integrity for their own accountability in the learning process; and an informed, intersectional awareness of how personal factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, economic status, disability, etc. impact the experience and health equity of our clients and colleagues.<\/p>\n

91探花 uses the Occupational Therapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS<\/a>). All application materials must be processed and verified by OTCAS no later than February 1st.<\/p>\n


\nThe following items are considered during application review:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25a0 OTCAS Application
\n\u25a0 Cumulative GPA *
\n\u25a0 Prerequisite Course GPA *
\n\u25a0 Student Experiences and Achievements Entered Into OTCAS<\/p>\n

*Considered without weighting of Pass\/Fail or Credit\/No Credit courses for those courses completed during the 2020 year (spring, summer, and fall semesters).<\/p>\n

Detailed Description of Requirements:<\/h2>\n

Baccalaureate Degree<\/h3>\n

Applicants should have earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from an accredited university in a discipline other than occupational therapy prior to entrance into the 91探花 Occupational Therapy Program. Applicants may apply to the Program during their last year of their undergraduate program, but must submit a transcript indicating the earned degree prior to entrance into the Occupational Therapy Program.<\/p>\n

In addition, the applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 within the bachelor\u2019s degree in order to qualify for admission.<\/p>\n

Cumulative GPA and Prerequisite Coursework<\/h3>\n

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must have completed (and submitted transcripts) for the following courses with the grade of \u201cC\u201d or better from an accredited educational institution. All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester in which they submit their application.<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II with lab
\n\u25a0 Introduction to Psychology
\n\u25a0 Abnormal Psychology
\n\u25a0 Human Development through the Lifespan or Lifespan Psychology
\n\u25a0 Psychology or Math statistics
\n\u25a0 Introduction to Sociology or Anthropology
\n\u25a0 Medical Terminology<\/p>\n

Note: For those courses completed during the 2020 year (spring, summer, and fall semesters) pass\/fail or credit\/no credit courses from accredited educational institutions will be accepted. However, pre-requisite and cumulative GPA will still be weighed into acceptance decisions and all prerequisite courses must still meet the requirements outlined above. <\/em><\/p>\n

Occupational Therapy Observation Hours<\/h3>\n

Applicants are not<\/strong> required to document shadowing hours with an occupational therapy practitioner. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of occupational therapy and the various settings in which they are employed.<\/p>\n

Student Experiences and Achievements<\/h3>\n

Applicants should complete the Experiences and Achievement sections of the OTCAS<\/a> application to reflect post-high school activities including education, work experiences, awards, community\/social participation and leadership opportunities. This is an opportunity to demonstrate where the applicant has committed their time and energy. Use this space to illustrate individual interests, experiences, and the ability to create a healthy balance of schoolwork and engagement beyond the classroom, whether that is through employment, volunteering, or leadership opportunities.<\/p>\n

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)<\/h3>\n

The GRE is not a requirement for application into 91探花\u2019s Occupational Therapy Program.<\/p>\n

International Applicants<\/h3>\n

International students must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 563. Applicants who take the revised TOEFL must achieve a speaking sub-score of 23, writing sub-score of 20 and reading and listening scores of 21 or higher, and a combined score of 85 or higher.<\/p>\n

Technology Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 91探花 Occupational Therapy Curriculum includes three courses that are offered online using the learning management system Canvas. Technology requirements for using Canvas are listed below.<\/p>\n

Browser and Computer Requirements Please review the\u202fbrowser and computer requirements for Canvas. It is always recommended to use the most up-to-date versions and better connections when working online. Canvas will run with the minimum specifications, but you may experience slower response times. To review the most up-to-date requirements, please see Canvas\u202fSupported Browsers. You must have JavaScript and cookies enabled in the browser you are using. To verify that you have the appropriate hardware and software, check your browser by going to the\u202fSupport Portal\u202fand selecting\u202fCheck My Technology Requirements. This test opens in a new window and will take a few moments to verify that your computer and browser is set up properly. Be sure to address any critical concerns immediately.<\/p>\n

Software<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to the requirements described on the Canvas tech and browser pages, you will also need the following. \u00b7 Adobe Reader.<\/p>\n