RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

Post-Baccalaureate StudentsStudents who will have completed their baccalaureate studies before entering the OT Programare encouraged to apply upon completion of the majority of their prerequisitecoursework.The master’s curriculum, including fieldwork, takes approximately 24 months tocomplete, including summer classes.Requirements for AdmissionEnrollment is limited, and meeting the minimal requirements does not guarantee admissioninto the Occupational Therapy Education Program. Admission is based on academicand personal qualifications considered necessary for successful, competent practice as anoccupational therapist.Ability to complete a Rockhurst baccalaureate degree concurrent with enrollmentin the first year of the OT Program OR have completed a baccalaureatedegree at an accredited college in a discipline other than occupational therapy.Complete prerequisite courses (see below);Complete all materials in the application packet for admission into theOT Program, through OTCAS.org;Participate in a personal interview;TOEFL scores of at least 550 must be submitted by international students whosefirst language is not English;Candidates are evaluated based on overall achievements; however, grade pointaverage is valued in the application process. The Occupational Therapy EducationDepartment recommends a minimum grade point average of a 3.0 in prerequisitecourses.It is strongly recommended that all prerequisite coursework be completed before thebeginning of the program.Prerequisite Courses: (numbers reflect semester credit hours)Basic FoundationsHumanitiesEnglish Comp I, II (6) Ethics (3)Foundations of Communication (3)Behavioral, Social and Natural SciencesAbnormal Psychology (3) Developmental Psychology (3)General Biology w/Lab (4) Introductory Physics w/Lab (4)Anatomy w/Lab (4) Physiology w/Lab (4)Introductory Sociology or Anthropology (3) Statistics (3)Rockhurst undergraduates must take Biology I and II (8 hrs.)(Human Anatomy and General Physiology are strongly recommended for successful completionof the Occupational Therapy program.)320