If an applicant's primary language is not English, the applicant must present a TOEFL® score of 500 or higher on a paper-based examination, a score of 173 on a computer-based examination, an internet-based score ( iBT ) of 61, or an IELTS™ score of 6.0 or higher.


Candidates for admission to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy degree program are required to hold an Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Required Documents for Admission are as follows

Submission of a completed Graduate School Application
Submission of an unofficial transcript or copy of a foreign evaluation showing successful completion of an Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree from a regionally accredited institution
Submission of official transcripts or original foreign evaluations showing successful completion of an Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant Degree from a regionally accredited institution must be provided by the end of the first semester
Active unrestricted Professional OTA license
Letter of intent
Three letters of recommendation: Two (2) from healthcare supervisors and one (1) from an OTA faculty member
Current resume indicating education, complete work history (clinical and other), volunteer activities, publications and/or presentations
Successful interview with the OT admissions committee, which includes a timed writing sample.
Candidates must achieve a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) with no grade less than C for all pre-requisite/co-requisite courses.