Admissions Process

ADMISSIONS PROCESS

FloridaA&MUniversity

Division of Occupational Therapy

MSOT Program

Admission to the MSOT Program is a TWO STEP process. An applicant must FIRST apply and be accepted to the University through the School of Graduate Studies. The applicant must then apply to the Division of Occupational Therapy. Acceptance to the University DOES NOT automatically confer admission status to the MSOT Program. The requirements and procedures for admission into the University and the MSOT Program are outlined in this application packet and on the Division’s Website:

The following process and documentation must be submitted byALL applicants. The Admission Committee will only consider candidates whose applications are complete.

Eligible candidates MAY be interviewed by the Admissions Committee.

Applicants must submit evidence of application and acceptance to the School of Graduate Studies. This admission is required to be considered for admission to the MSOT Program. A University School of Graduate Studiesapplication may be secured from or from:

School of Graduate Studies

400 Tucker Hall

FloridaA&MUniversity

Tallahassee, FL 32307

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MSOT PROGRAM

1. The candidate MUST meet the following minimum requirements identified by the University. (A) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from an institution of recognized standing in another country. No particular undergraduate degree or concentration is required. Diversity of backgrounds is encouraged. (B) A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 semester hours (or equivalent) of completed undergraduate coursework (C) Completion of all pre-requisite coursework by Summer of the admission year with a GPA of 3.0 or above, (D) An official score on the combined verbal and analytical sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Official scores should be submitted to the School of Graduate Studies by the application deadline, (E) Students from countries where English is not the official and primary language must also take and receive a score of at least 250 on the computer version or 500 on the written version of the TOEFL.

1. Transcripts: Applicants must submit OFFICIAL copies of all transcripts, from ALL colleges and/or universities attended. Transcripts from foreign colleges and universities must be evaluated by an accepted international credentialing agency.

1. Course Description: Course syllabi and/or course descriptions must be submitted for all courses not taken at FloridaA&MUniversity.

1. Volunteer / Work Hours: Candidates for admission to graduate level coursework must provide documentation of significantinquiry into the practice of Occupational Therapy. Documentation must reflect completion of a minimum of thirty (30) hours of volunteer and/or work experience in at least two (2) Occupational Therapy settings. Documented evidence must be on company or business letterhead signed by a licensed/registered occupational therapist. The hours of observation are specifically based on applicant observation of a licensed/registered therapist during the provision of occupational therapy services.

1. Letters of Recommendation: Applicants MUST see that three (3) letters of recommendation using the “Letter of Recommendation” form in this packet are submitted from persons able to attest to the qualities identified on the form.

(A)One must be from a course instructor or academic advisor.

(B)Another should be from a supervisor in a professional or work capacity and if possible

(C)Another should be from an individual in a health-care or related profession.

6. Admissions Essay: The student must submit a typed essay expressing

understanding of and commitment to the profession. The three topics to be

addressed are listed under “Admissions Essay” on page 11 of this packet.

7. Notarized statement: The applicant must attest to the accuracy of all his/her statements before a Notary Public, using the form on the last page of this packet.

Submit application and required documents to:

Admissions Coordinator

Division of Occupational Therapy

School of Allied Health Services

334 Lewis-BeckBuilding

FloridaA&MUniversity

Tallahassee, Fl 32307-3200

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