Gwynedd Mercy University ( v 8-11-21 )
AY2021-2022 Graduate Academic Catalog
For major requirements , see Program Handbook and curriculum sheets .
Academic Criteria for Admission , Progression , and Retention
Academic Criteria for Admission for the OCTD Track
• Earn a BHS degree in Occupational Science degree
• Maintain cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or greater .
• Attest to being able to meet the Technical Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice
Academic Criteria for Admission for the OCT Track
• Complete a bachelor ' s degree from an accredited college or university .
• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of ≥ 3.0 .
• Complete and maintain a combined prerequisite course GPA of ≥3.1 for the following courses : Anatomy and Physiology I & II lecture and lab ( 8 credits ), General Psychology ( 3 credits ), Abnormal Psychology ( 3 credits ), Developmental / Lifespan Psychology ( 3 credits ), Sociology / Anthropology ( 3 credits ), and Statistics / Research Methods ( 3 credits ).
• Anatomy and Physiology I & II must be completed within the past 5 years , the remainder of the prerequisites must be completed within the past 10 years .
• College Level Examination program ( CLEP ), Advanced Placement ( AP ), and International Baccalaureate ( IB ) credits cannot substitute for prerequisite courses required for admission .
• Complete an online application to
OTCAS ( centralized application service for occupational therapy programs ). This application will include submitting three letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant ’ s academic and professional abilities ( it is recommended that one of these letters should be from an OTR ®, but not required ), provide answers to written questions , and attest to being able to meet the Technical Standards for Occupational Therapy Practice ( below ). It is recommended that applicants complete at least 50 hours of volunteer or paid work experience under an Occupational Therapist Registered ( OTR ®).
• Qualified students will be invited to campus for an interview with members of the Occupational Therapy faculty .
Admission Policies Accepted students under the OCT track are required to make a non-refundable deposit of $ 500 to secure their seat for the Program that begins in mid to late May of each year . Accepted students can have courses in progress at the time of acceptance , but they are required to complete all prerequisite courses and graduate with a bachelor ’ s degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of the MSOT Program .
If English is not the native language , a student must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) Score Report . A score of at least 79 on the Internet-based
TOEFL test or a 6 on the
IELTS test is required . International applicants may not be able to secure all required background checks or sit for required licensure exams
Academic Progress , Probation , and Program Dismissal : Graduate occupational therapy students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade GPA of 3.0 . Students whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation .
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