Master of Occupational Therapy

Governors State University established the Department of Occupational Therapy (OT) in 1996 and has continued the long tradition of providing quality, reputable, and affordable educational opportunities to a diverse student body. We are proud of the long-standing history of producing knowledgeable, competent, and skilled occupational therapists to meet the healthcare needs of all clients.

In addition to meeting university admission criteria, applicants must:Students must have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 excluding your freshman and sophomore year.A personal statement paper - no longer than 2 pages and should articulate why you are choosing occupational therapy as a career.completed prerequisite coursework with a minimum GPA of 3.0. A grade of “C” or better is highly recommended in the following prerequisite coursework:Human Anatomy and Human Physiology with Lab (8 credit hours)Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credit hours) to include:Abnormal Psychology (3 credit hours)Developmental Psychology or other related lifespan course (3 credit hours)Other: General Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology course (3 credit hours)Orientation of Occupational Therapy (2 credit hours)Medical Terminology (1 credit hour)GRE Score of 300 (150 each for the verbal and quntitative sections); writing score of 3.5 or above preferred;Three letters of recommendation. One must be from a healthcare professional, one from an academic person, and one from a mentor, employer, advisor, or volunteer experience supervisor.Interview by invitation based on review of application.