Program Overview

Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (EOTD)

The Entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (EOTD) program is offered by the School of Allied Health Professions.

Program Description

The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent occupational therapists.

Program Length

The program is 3 years (12 quarters) in length.

Possible Careers

Graduates of the program may pursue careers in:

• Clinic and hospital settings
• Rehabilitation centers
• Skilled nursing facilities
• Educational institutions
• Administration
• School-based practice
• Private practice
• Community-based agencies

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must:

• Provide proof of completion of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.2 (pre-requisites and cumulative)
• Have a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer or work experience in an occupational therapy department
• Note: GRE is not required

Prerequisites

Applicants must have completed the following prerequisites:

• Human Anatomy with a lab
• Human Physiology with a lab
• Human Lifespan Development
• Intro to Statistics
• Medical Terminology
• All pre-requisite coursework must be completed by December of the year submitting application
  • These courses must have been taken within 5 years prior to application to our program
  • Grades of prerequisites below B- are not accepted

Expected Cost of Attendance

The estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year.

Required Program Costs

The following estimated costs are required for the program:

• Year 1:
  • Tuition & Fees: $54,259
  • Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance: $1,705
• Year 2:
  • Tuition & Fees: $46,494
  • Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance: $550
• Year 3:
  • Tuition & Fees: $33,007
  • Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance: $280

Other Educational Costs

The following estimated costs are not required but can be funded with scholarships or loans:

• Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance):
  • On Campus Dorm: $16,596 (Year 1), $15,213 (Year 2), $16,596 (Year 3)
  • LLU Owned Rental Property: $29,256 (Year 1), $26,818 (Year 2), $29,256 (Year 3)
  • LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents: $29,916 (Year 1), $27,423 (Year 2), $29,916 (Year 3)
  • Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents: $10,200 (Year 1), $9,350 (Year 2), $10,200 (Year 3)
  • Off Campus: $29,256 (Year 1), $26,818 (Year 2), $29,256 (Year 3)
• Transportation Allowance: $4,200 (Year 1), $3,850 (Year 2), $4,200 (Year 3)
• Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $4,380 (Year 1), $4,015 (Year 2), $4,380 (Year 3)
• Federal Student Loan Fees: $3,315 (Year 1), $2,805 (Year 2), $2,357 (Year 3)
• Cost of Obtaining Professional License: $0 (all years)
• Dependent Care: available upon request
• Disability-Related Expenses: available upon request

Notes

• Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only and are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year.
• International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
• Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
• To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid-eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.