RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

Rolling AdmissionsThe Rockhurst University OT Program utilizes a rolling admissions process; i.e., qualifiedapplicants are accepted until the class is filled. It is to the applicant’s advantage to applyearly. Applications to the graduate program can be obtained through the OccupationalTherapy Centralized Application Service (OTCAS), www.OTCAS.org. Interested studentsmay request additional information about the program by contacting:Office of Graduate AdmissionRockhurst University1100 Rockhurst RoadKansas City, MO 64110-2561(816) 501-4100 or 501-40971-800-842-6776graduate.admission@rockhurst.eduwww.rockhurst.edu/OTDepartment of Occupational TherapyTelephone: (816) 501-4059Email: occupational.therapy@rockhurst.eduPromotion in the ProgramTo progress toward the Master of Occupational Therapy degree, a student must:1. a. Complete the baccalaureate degree before the end of the first year of the OTprogram if the student is obtaining a baccalaureate degree and completing theundergraduate sequence at Rockhurst.b. Complete their baccalaureate degree prior to enrolling in the OT Program ifthe student is pursuing a baccalaureate degree from an institution other thanRockhurst.2. Complete all prerequisite courses prior to entry into the OT Program.3. Maintain a 3.0 semester and cumulative grade-point average for all OT Programcourses. All courses in the OT Program curriculum must be completed with atleast a grade of C, including passing grades on all fieldwork experiences. Anygrade below a C results in dismissal from the OT Program.4. Consistently demonstrate professional behavior when interacting with faculty,staff, students, and clients/patients. These behaviors reflect the capacity to delivera high standard of health service and are as important as traditional academicstandards in determining criteria for promotion and continuation in theOT Program.5. Comply with all requirements for fieldwork placement. These requirements willinclude at least one background check, to be completed in the Fall, Year One.Additional requirements may include a drug screening, CPR certification, TB testing,and proof of immunizations.6. Students should be aware that a criminal background check will be required. Thepresence of any criminal conviction on the student’s record may affect his/hereligibility for participating in clinical internships, becoming certified or licensed,and/or securing a job in the student’s field.School of Graduate & Professional StudiesGraduate Programs321