St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Davenport Iowa 52803 admit

Graduate Curricula
Admission Requirements/Procedures
Students wishing to enter the Master of
Occupational Therapy program must complete
the requirements listed below.
1. Complete the prerequisite coursework prior to
beginning the MOT program.
SUBJECT SAU CREDITS
EQUIVALENT
1 year (8 credits) of Science in two of the
following areas:
Biology BIO 101/103 4
Chemistry CHEM 103/105
Physics
PHYS
1 year
(Anatomy/Physiology) BIO 202/204 8
College Algebra Math 151 3
Speech or
Oral Communication COMM 101/203 2
Written Communication ENGL 101 3
Lifespan (105 pre-req) PSYC 305 3
Abnormal Psychology PSYC 324 3
Statistics STAT 213
Introduction to Sociology or
Cultural Anthropology SOC 101/SOC 228 3
Ethics PHIL 207 3
Computer Science
(course or competency) CSCI 120 3
Medical Terminology
(course or competency) HS 250 1
Orientation to
Occupational Therapy MOT 255 1
2. Have a minimum “computed” grade-point
average of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of
application and enrollment in the professional
program.
3. Submit three letters of reference on the official
forms available in the application packet.
These references should be from persons
familiar with the applicants qualities related to
becoming an occupational therapist.
4. Provide documentation of 50 hours of OT
volunteer experience completed in at least two
different OT settings. This documentation
should be submitted with the application,
should be on official letterhead and should be
signed by a registered OT, or the applicant
may submit documentation of employment in
an occupational therapy setting.
5. Complete an on-campus interview.
6. Submit MOT application and all support documents
to the MOT Office by January 31st.
However, applications will be accepted until
the class is filled.
7. If the student plans to complete their baccalaureate
degree while enrolled in the MOT
program, applicants should have completed all
but six of the following general education
requirements by the time of acceptance into
the program. They will also need to complete
all the major requirements for their baccalaureate
degree prior to enrolling in the third year
of the MOT program. Students may need to
enroll in summer and interim session to complete
this course of study in five years.
General Education Requirements
SUBJECT
SAU
EQUIVALENT CREDITS
Art, Music, or Theatre
(2 of the 3) Several options 6
History Several options 3
Philosophy PHIL 3
Theology THEO 3
Philosophy or Theology Several options 6
Bio-Medical Ethics
(highly recommended) PHIL 310
Foreign Languages
or Literature Several options 6
Wellness Concepts PED 149 1
Physical Education activity Several options 1
8. Students will be notified before the end of
March regarding acceptance into the program.
Please note additional requirements may be
added. Students should check with the MOT
Department for the most current information.
Transfer Students or Certified Occupational
Therapy Assistants
Transfer students from other colleges and univer-
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