Program Overview

Occupational Therapy Early Assurance Pathways (EA-OTD & EA-MSOT)

3+3 Early Assurance Accelerated Pathway: Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Minimum Requirements for First-Year Admission Consideration

• High School GPA: minimum 3.3
• High School Courses: minimum grade of B- in both biology and chemistry

Supplemental Requirements

• Required interview with Division of Occupational Therapy faculty
• Observation Hours – a minimum of 10 hours of observation under a licensed occupational therapist is recommended (not required) before the on-campus interview

EA Pathway Students

• 7 seats offered each year
• Suggested undergraduate degree path: Exercise Science, Psychology

Requirements While Enrolled

• Achieve and then maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2, by the conclusion of the second semester of their first year
• Follow specific guidelines outlined in the 3+3 Early Assurance Occupational Therapy Doctorate contract

3+2.5 Early Assurance Accelerated Pathway: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Minimum Requirements for First-Year Admission Consideration

• High School GPA: minimum 3.3
• High School Courses: minimum grade of B- in both biology and chemistry

Supplemental Requirements

• Required interview with Division of Occupational Therapy faculty
• Observation Hours – a minimum of 10 hours of observation under a licensed occupational therapist is recommended (not required) before the on-campus interview

EA Pathway Students

• 8 seats offered each year
• Suggested undergraduate degree path: Exercise Science, Psychology

Requirements While Enrolled

• Achieve and then maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2, by the conclusion of the second semester of their first year
• Follow specific guidelines outlined in the 3+2.5 Early Assurance Master of Science in Occupational Therapy contract

Early Assurance Pathway Information

Students who do not qualify for the EA Pathway can pursue the Articulation Agreement Pathway or the Traditional Pathway.