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Requirements 
Students wishing to enter the Master of Occupational Therapy Program must complete the requirements listed below. (Due to the number of pre-requisites, students should consider CLEP tests wherever possible).

1. Complete the prerequisite coursework prior to beginning the MOT program.

2. Complete the MOT program application.  Applications are available online or in hard copy as requested from the MOT office.

3. Have a pre-requisite grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application and enrollment in the professional program.

4. Provide documentation, on official letterhead and signed by a registered occupational therapist, of 50 hours of OT volunteer experience, completed within the past 5 years, in at least two different OT settings.  Applicants may receive some credit from employment in an occupational therapy setting with approval from the MOT Program.

5. Submit three Professional Reference Forms from persons familiar with the applicant's qualities related to becoming an OT.  At least one of the three references must be from an employment (paid or volunteer) or educational setting.

6. Submit the Plan of Study Course Checklist in the application packet.  Students planning to take credits toward their baccalaureate degree while enrolled in the MOT Program can have no more than nine credits outstanding towards that degree by the time MOT coursework begins.

Application Process

Contact the MOT Program for current program information.  Additional requirements may be added.  Applications and support documents must be submitted to the MOT office and are accepted from October 15 through January 15 for the following fall.  However, applications will be accepted until the class is filled.

Prospective students will be selected for professional interviews that focus on academic, personal, and professional preparedness in anticipation of beginning graduate level study.  At the completion of the application process students will be notified of their admission status in writing and must submit a written acceptance and pay the accompanying fee.

The Occupational Therapy Program does not accept every applicant who meets the minimum admissions requirements.  Each class is selected on a competitive basis--based on prerequisite and cumulative grade point averages, letters of reference, and interview.

For more information on applying to St. Ambrose contact the university admissions office at admit@sau.edu

For an application for admission to the OT program, contact the OT office at ShanleyJoyceM@sau.edu or call Joyce at 563.333.6277or Lori Parker at 563.333.6413 or ParkerLoriJ@sau.edu.