Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

To be accepted for admission in the M.S. in Occupational Therapy program at Lewis University, candidates must meet the following credentials:

• Baccalaureate degree in any field from a regionally-accredited institution of higher education; common majors include psychology, sociology, exercise science, education and biology.
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Prerequisite coursework with grade C or above completed within the last seven years in the following subjects: human anatomy & human physiology I and II with labs, general psychology, lifespan development psychology, abnormal psychology, sociology, and statistics. (An anatomy course with a cadaver lab and a course in medical terminology are preferred.)
• The MSOT Program at Lewis University is accepting 20 hours of observation, OR completion of 4 alternate activities and completion of a reflection page to satisfy the observation admission requirement. The purpose of this observation has been to provide prospective students with exposure to the field of occupational therapy and to reinforce their understanding and choice to pursue a career in occupational therapy.
• Three recommendations (one recommendation must be from a supervisor in a work, internship, or volunteer setting; the remaining two should be from professional and/or academic references)
• Application for graduate admission to Lewis University submitted via the OT Centralized Application Service (OTCAS).
• GRE scores are not required.