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

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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Field Placements Service Learning Practicum Fieldwork

6. 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

7. Post-Graduation Details Fieldwork must be completed within 24 months of completion of the academic coursework National certification exam (www.nbcot.org )www.nbcot.org Ohio Licensure (http://otptat.ohio.gov )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

8. 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

9. Not Required, but Recommended Volunteer hours 2 areas of practice

10. 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

11. 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.

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

13. Admission Process OTCAS-Occupational Therapy Centralized Application System – Available online at https://otcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant- ux/#/loginhttps://otcas.liaisoncas.com/applicant- ux/#/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/graduate- admissions/how-applyhttp://www.csuohio.edu/graduate- admissions/how-apply $55 fee Due date: after acceptance to MOT Program

14. 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

15. 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

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

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

18. 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

19. 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/health- sciences/master-occupational-therapy-program

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21. 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/apply.html http://www.csuohio.edu/gradcollege/admissions/apply.html

22. 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 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

23. 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/health- sciences/school-health-sciences-0 healthsci@csuohio.edu http://www.csuohio.edu/sciences/health- sciences/school-health-sciences-0