Welcome to Advising for the Cleveland State University

Welcome to Advising for the Cleveland State University Master of Occupational Therapy Program December 2015

Contents • • What is Occupational Therapy? Our Curriculum Admission Criteria Admission Process Costs Advising Stay Connected

What is Occupational Therapy? • “Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent—or live better with— injury, illness, or disability. This is accomplished through designing strategies for everyday living and customizing environments to develop and maximize potential. ” The American Occupational Therapy Association, 2011 • “Skills for the Job of Living” The American Occupational Therapy Association

Our Curriculum • Begin in fall semester • 5 consecutive semesters followed by 6 months/2 semesters of full-time, unpaid fieldwork • 28 months • Weekday program • 73 credit hours plus 2 elective courses (6 -8 credit hours) – 51 credits in core area – 20 credits clinical experience – 2 credits service learning (1 course) – 2 elective courses (3 -4 credits each)

Field Placements • Service Learning • Practicum • Fieldwork

Part-Time Students • • • From 28 months to 40 months First year divided into 2 years Final year similar to remainder of class Same application process Apply for part-time once admitted to the MOT Program

Post-Graduation Details • Fieldwork must be completed within 24 months of completion of the academic coursework • National certification exam (www. nbcot. org ) • Ohio Licensure (http: //otptat. ohio. gov ) • A felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the exam or attain state licensure required to practice as an OT

Current Admission Criteria • Competitive admission • Specific Criteria: – Bachelor’s degree – Minimum overall gpa 3. 0 in most recent degree obtained OR GRE score of 50 th percentile or greater in all areas – Prerequisite gpa 3. 0 or above – All applicants are required to take GRE and meet this minimum standard: Analytical Writing: 3. 5 – Score for writing based on the MOT Program Application Essay – Non-native English speakers must meet criteria set by the College of Graduate Admissions

Not Required, but Recommended • Volunteer hours • 2 areas of practice

Prerequisites • “C” grade or better in all prerequisite courses • All 8 prerequisite courses must be completed BEFORE the fall start of the MOT Program • FOUR prerequisite courses, including two natural sciences, must be completed when application is submitted – Natural Sciences: • • Physiology with lab Human Anatomy with lab Neurosciences with lab Pathology

Prerequisites – Social Sciences • Lifespan/Development • Abnormal Psychology • Social Science (research-based) Statistics Also required: Medical Terminology • Refer to the CSU MOT Program website for course numbers/names recommended at CSU and a course equivalency chart for other Ohio schools. *Many of the MOT prerequisite courses are upper division and have prerequisites. It is the applicant’s responsibility to be aware of and complete any additional required courses.

Admission Process • • Application available August 1 Application deadline January 15 Competitive admissions OTCAS system

Admission Process OTCAS-Occupational Therapy Centralized Application System • – – – Available online at https: //otcas. liaisoncas. com/applicantux/#/login Due date: January 15 for fall admission Application fee $140 for one school. Additional fees for additional schools Office of Graduate Admissions, CSU • • Application available online at http: //www. csuohio. edu/graduateadmissions/how-apply $55 fee Due date: after acceptance to MOT Program

When Is My Application Complete? OTCAS application and fees Official transcripts GRE score Minimum of 4 prerequisites, including 2 Natural Science courses or their equivalents, complete • Reasonable plan to complete prerequisite coursework documented on MOT application • •

Application Scoring • Application Scores are based on the following criteria: – Percent of total score: 35% Prerequisite GPA 30% GPA of most recent degree completed/GRE score* (*see note) 20% Application essay 15% GRE Analytical Writing Score • Bonus points

How Will I Be Notified of My Status? • Application processing time • Acceptance or rejection – Regular – Provisional – Waiting List – Rejection

Cost of the MOT Program • • • Tuition Lab Fees Fieldwork cost Graduate Assistantships Scholarships

CSU Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Degree • Pre-OT Track • Intent to Enroll • 10 students each year currently; 15 beginning 2017 • College of Sciences and Health Professions Advising Center 216. 687. 9321 http: //www. csuohio. edu/sciences/dept/advising/index. html

Advising If you would like an advising appointment with the MOT Program, please use the online scheduler. Access with the big blue button on this page: http: //www. csuohio. edu/sciences/healthsciences/master-occupational-therapy-program

Stay Connected! • Follow us on Facebook Cleveland State Occupational Therapy Advising http: //www. facebook. com/#!/groups/267150193305141/

Cleveland State Links • CSU MOT Program and link to advising appointment scheduler: http: //www. csuohio. edu/sciences/dept/healthsciences • Course Equivalency Chart: http: //www. csuohio. edu/sciences/dept/healthsciences/g raduate/MOT/admissions. html • Office of Graduate Admissions: http: //www. csuohio. edu/gradcollege/admissions/appl y. html

OT Links • American Occupational Therapy Association www. aota. org • National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy www. nbcot. org • Ohio OT Licensure Board www. otptat. ohio. gov/Home. aspx • Explore Health Careers. org http: //explorehealthcareers. org/en/career/6/occupational_therapist • Bureau of Labor Statistics http: //www. bls. gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-therapists. htm • US News and World Report http: //money. usnews. com/careers/best-jobs/occupational-therapist

Cleveland State University College of Science and Health Professions Master of Occupational Therapy Program 2121 Euclid Avenue, HS 101 Cleveland, OH 44115 -2214 216. 687. 3567 healthsci@csuohio. edu http: //www. csuohio. edu/sciences/healthsciences/school-health-sciences-0