Doctor of Occupational Therapy Admission Requirements All applications must be completed online through OTCAS.Students that are accepted into the OTD program must meet the following admissions criteria prior to beginning coursework:Complete a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.Complete required prerequisites with a GPA minimum of a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale and a verified grade of a C or greater for all prerequisite courses.Prerequisite courses: Anatomy and Physiology I and II (with lab components; 8 credits; must have been completed within 7 years of application)Developmental Psychology (must cover the entire lifespan; 3-6 credits) Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)Sociology or Anthropology (with a cultural component preferred; 3 credits) Statistics (3 credits) Medical Terminology (1 credit)If Anatomy and Physiology I and II were completed more than seven years ago, students are required to enroll in an Anatomy and Physiology Bootcamp offered by the institution and achieve a passing grade of 75% or higher. IB (International Baccalaureate), AP (Advanced Placement), or CLEP (College Level Examination Program) courses will not meet the prerequisite requirements. Submission of three (3) letters of recommendation by individuals that can objectively assess applicant qualifications such as professors, academic advisors, professional colleagues, and workplace supervisors. Recommendations from family members or friends are not acceptable.Documentation of relevant involvement in volunteer work, paid work, or leadership experiences. Additionally, a minimum of 20 observation hours is required. Individuals who have worked as an occupational therapy assistant or rehab aide may be exempt from observation hour requirements.Submission of a personal statement addressing why they selected occupational therapy as a career and how the degree relates to their immediate and long-term professional goals.Ability to meet the technical standards necessary to perform effectively in the program. Complete a virtual interview. Applicants meeting the requirements will be invited to complete an interview by the Admissions Committee.Transfer Credit Policy - The Wilson College Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) Program does not accept transfer credits from other occupational therapy programs to fulfill any coursework or degree requirements within the program. Doctor of Occupational Therapy Request Information on Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Doctor of Occupational Therapy Faculty Doctor of Occupational Therapy Courses Doctor of Occupational Therapy Admission Requirements Doctor of Occupational Therapy Accreditation Doctor of Occupational Therapy Tuition and Financial Aid Doctor of Occupational Therapy Technical Standards Doctor of Occupational Therapy Graduation Requirements ApplyRequest info Register for an Informational Webinar
