Transfer Requirements
Transfer Requirements for the Master of Science Program in Occupational Therapy
| 1. | Minimum of 40 hours of documented volunteer work in a human service setting within the last year. |
| 2. | Courses must be taken at an accredited institution of higher learning, such as a junior college, or through an accredited on-line university. The student must receive a grade of ‘C’ (2.0) or better. |
| 3. | Transfer courses may be taken for lower or upper division credit. |
| 4. | Students must complete the following prerequisites before entering the MSOT Program: |
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| 5. | It is acceptable to have the following prerequisites in progress at the time of application: |
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Progression Requirements for Master of Science Program in Occupational Therapy
Students who achieve less than a ‘C’ (2.0) in courses may petition to continue in the Occupational Therapy Program, but are required to complete the course satisfactorily prior to graduation and taking the NBCOT certification examination. Students must pass the clinical/fieldwork portion of all practice classes in order to pass the class. Additionally, students must achieve an average score of 73% in examinations of all classes in order to earn a grade of ‘C’ (2.0) or higher. A student who fails to score a 73% average or above on the examinations in a course cannot receive a grade higher than a ‘C-’ (1.7) regardless of grades earned on written work or other course assignments.
See the Occupational Therapy Student Handbook for other OT Departmental Policies.
Occupational Therapy Course Sequence
- All courses in the occupational therapy major require admission to the major.
- All practice courses are sequential, and must be taken in order. Exceptions require permission from the academic advisor and instructor.
- Graduate students must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0. GPA to be eligible for admission and must maintain a 3.0 GPA while in the OT program.
