Occupational Therapy - Tampa Brochure Entering Class 2021

12 | Occupational Therapy ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS NSU’s entry-level Doctor of Occupational Therapy (O.T.D.) Program selects students based on • grade point average (GPA) • official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores • a written essay • letters of recommendation • an interview Strong candidates will also demonstrate concern for people of diverse backgrounds, as well as the ability to use judgment, insight, and reasoning. All applicants (including Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants [COTAs], as applicable) must • complete an undergraduate or graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university • have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale for each of the last two years of study • have a prerequisite GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale • have a grade of 2.0 or better in all prerequisite courses • submit minimum GRE scores that are less than five years old for all three areas of the general test (verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing) • complete a minimum of 40 volunteer hours in at least two different occupational therapy practice areas that provide services related to children and youth, work and industry, rehabilitation, health and wellness, mental health, productive aging, or another specified facility (or graduation from an accredited occupational therapy assistant program) • submit a written essay • submit three letters of recommendation (At least one must be from an OT, not an OTA.) • demonstrate computer and wordprocessing competency to include, but not limited to, online navigation, software and learning management system (e.g., Canvas) utilization, e correspondence, database explorations • have a completed Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a Pearson Test of English—Academic (PTE-Academic), if applicable