Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
The following are the requirements for admission into 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 .
• 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 ®) but this is not a requirement during the 2021 application cycle .
• Qualified students will be invited to campus for an interview with members of the Occupational Therapy faculty .
Admission Policies to Entry-level Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Program
Gwynedd Mercy University Occupational Science students hold a guaranteed seat in the MSOT Program if pre-professional degree requirements are met ( refer to Academic Progression into Occupational Therapy Master ’ s Program in undergraduate catalog ). Graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Science Program will major in Occupational Therapy and complete the remaining three academic terms of the MSOT Program under the OCTD track .
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 .
College Level Examination program ( CLEP ), Advanced Placement ( AP ), and International Baccalaureate ( IB ) credits cannot substitute for prerequisite courses required for admission . If English is not the native language , a student must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language ( TOEFL ) Score Report . A score at least a 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
No more than six graduate credits taken at another accredited occupational therapy program prior to matriculation , may be applied toward the master ’ s degree . The credits must have been taken within five years of admission and a grade of B or better must have been earned . The official transcript for transfer of credit must be on file prior to acceptance of credits for transfer . There is no credit for experiential learning .
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