Master of Occupational Therapy | Direct Admission Application Requirements and Guidelines

Students may begin submitting application documents the summer between their junior and senior years at Carroll University.  All application materials must be received by November 1 .   Early application is encouraged.

Note: If you are a current high school student interested in Carroll's Master of Occupational Therapy program, learn more about our Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) 4+2 Direct Admission. 

GPA Requirement

• Direct Admit students must earn a minimum 3.2 cumulative and professional GPA at the time of application. 
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution must be awarded prior to matriculation. The program neither requires nor recommends the degree be earned in any particular major. Liberal arts majors are encouraged to apply.

Prerequisite Coursework and Guidelines

• Only two courses can be outstanding at the time of application. Evidence of successful completion of outstanding coursework must be provided prior to matriculation.
• AP courses are accepted for sociology and statistics if listed on a university transcript.
• Prerequisite courses must be completed with a “C” or higher prior to matriculation.  Note that a “C-“ will not be accepted.
• Direct admit students are limited to one repeated prerequisite course.

• One semester of each of the following must be completed prior to matricualtion:
  • Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab (ANP130)
  • Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab (ANP140)
  • Chemistry w/lab (CHE101 or 109)
  • Physics w/lab (PHY101)
  • Abnormal Psychology (PSY201)
  • Lifespan Development (PSY221)
  • Medical Terminology (HCA100)
  • Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, or Social Psychology (SOC101 or SOC110 or PSY303)
  • Statistics (CMP112)

Application Requirements

1. Graduate Studies Application No application fee
2. Personal Statement
3. Resume
4. One letter of recommendation from an Occupational Therapist or instructor. Please share this link with your reference for submission.
5. Evidence of 20 hours of shadowing OR completion of the Occupational Therapy Online Shadowing Experience
   • The Occupational Therapy Observation Hours Log must be completed with the signature of the occupational therapist(s) that was observed.
   • Complete the Occupational Therapy Online Shadowing Experience here (Password: LucasQU). A copy of the completion certificate is needed for proof of completion.

Other Admission Information

• The Carroll University MOT program does not accept transfer students or transfer credits for any required courses in the occupational therapy program. Students accepted into the program must complete all required occupational therapy courses. Advanced placement is not granted for any reason, including prior academic studies or professional experience.
• The program considers all qualified applicants without discrimination regardless of race, color, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or handicap that does not interfere with the performance of professional occupational therapy practice as provided by law.
• Thirty (30) total students are admitted each May based on individual merits.

Admitted Students

• Admitted students are asked to respond to their offer of admission within 10 days of notification by submitting the Intent to Enroll form. A $500 confirmation deposit is required with submission of the Intent to Enroll.
• Admitted students must submit official college transcripts from institutions outside of Carroll University, if applicable.
• Admitted students must BLS and AED certified. This certification course is also known as BLS for Health Care Providers. BLS certification must be procured through the American Heart Association from a qualified and approved provider. Please note that BLS certification is NOT the same as CPR certification, as the BLS certification includes both a CPR and AED component. CPR certification will not be accepted as a substitute.
• Admitted students must be first aid certified. This can be completed via an online module from American Red Cross, American Care Association or American Heart Association.

Questions?

Contact Dave Buehler at 262.524.7359 or email otinfo@carrollu.edu with questions regarding admission. Or schedule an individual meeting using this scheduling link.  

Admission and standards are subject to change based on regulatory, licensing and or certification needs.