358 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Occupational Therapy About the Programs (O.T.D.) Through its innovative curricular design and two delivery model options—face-to-face at the Fort Lauderdale/Davie Campus and blended at the Tampa Bay Regional Campus—the entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) programs prepare qualified students to become successful occupational therapy practitioners, managers, and leaders who are generalists with beginning specialization in a selected practice area. Each program prepares students with knowledge and skills for competent entrylevel, occupation-based practice; professional leadership; and the drive to remain contemporary in a variety of contexts for an ever-changing world—armed with a doctoral level of expertise and clinical reasoning applied to clinical specialization, research, theory explorations, leadership, program and policy development, administration, advocacy, and/or education. The entry-level O.T.D. programs are responsible for assuring that graduates can become fully competent and caring occupational therapists who are capable of providing benefit and doing no harm. Individuals admitted and retained in the O.T.D. program must possess the intelligence, integrity, compassion, humanitarian concerns, physical and emotional capacity, cognitive and communication skills, and professionalism necessary to practice occupational therapy. To this end, all entry-level O.T.D. students must meet the requirements outlined in the O.T.D. program’s Essential Functions Policy for Admission, Retention, and Graduation. To view the Essential Functions document for Fort Lauderdale/ Davie Campus students, visit https://healthsciences.nova .edu/ot/orientation/forms/otd-essential-functions-policy.pdf. To view the Essential Functions document for Tampa Bay Regional Campus students, visit https://healthsciences.nova.edu/ot /orientation/forms/otd-tpa/otd-orientation-2022-docs/nsu -tampa-otd-essential-functions.pdf. As part of our vision, our departmental mission will seek to lead the profession and community through its contributions in educational leadership, community and professional service, lifelong learning, and scholarly endeavors. Admissions Requirements (O.T.D.) The entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Programs select students based on a number of admissions requirements, as described following, as well as an interview for qualified candidates. Please note that the GRE is not required. All applicants, including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), as applicable, must • complete an undergraduate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Programs • h ave a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for each of the last two years of study • h ave a grade of 2.0 (C) or better in all prerequisite courses • have a GPA of 2.75 or better in the human anatomy and physiology prerequisite coursework, and a combined GPA of 3.0 or better in all other prerequisite coursework • • submit a personal statement in the OTCAS system • submit three letters of recommendation in OTCAS. • complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Pearson Test of English—Academic (PTE—Academic), if applicable Observation Hours Though NSU does not require observation hours, the program encourages prospective applicants to have exposure to, and familiarity with, the profession of occupational therapy and the various populations with which OTs work, so they are prepared to effectively articulate their interest in the field. This can be achieved by shadowing OTs, research and readings prior to occupational therapy college coursework, or personal experience. Prerequisite Courses COURSE TITLE CREDITS Natural Sciences Human anatomy and physiology with lab.................................4 OR Human anatomy AND human physiology with labs................8 (If enrolled in separate anatomy and physiology courses, 8 semester hours will be required.) Social Sciences Psychology (must take two classes)...........................................6 Human growth and development (must include birth through aging) OR Developmental psychology..........................................................3 Other social sciences (e.g., ethnic studies, anthropology, sociology, or ethics).............................................3 Humanities English composition (may also include literature or writing courses)..............................................................................6
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